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Property market gently recovers across Australia

In February 2025, Australia’s housing market displayed signs of modest recovery, with the CoreLogic Home Value Index reporting a 0.3% rise nationally.

Property trends offer steady prospects for landlords

CoreLogic’s latest Housing Value Index report for March 2025 highlights a subtle, yet positive, shift in Australia’s property market, offering a cautiously optimistic outlook for landlords.

13 must-try dishes from around the globe!

With over 270 ancestries and cultures shaping Australia’s rich social and cultural fabric, food is a universal language that brings us together.

The autumn leaves are falling; what about property prices?

Autumn is a time of change, with trees shedding their leaves and the property market adjusting to the recent interest rate fall in February. The seasonal shift also represents a time when many of us transform our homes into cosy spaces for the cooler days and nights ahead or plot renovations or moves for the coming year. So, settle in with a cuppa and read on for our overview of what to expect from the property market this autumn and beyond.

10 essential autumn home maintenance and makeover tips

As autumn approaches, we’re greeted by vibrant foliage and crisp evenings perfect for campfires and bonfires in cooler regions like the Blue Mountains and Adelaide Hills. Our wine regions of the Barossa, Margaret River and Hunter Valley greet visitors with abundant vines ready for harvest, and our local farmers’ markets overflow with fresh seasonal produce like apples, pears, and pumpkins.

Key trends for landlords in 2025

The Australian rental market is experiencing a period of adjustment, with shifting dynamics that landlords must navigate carefully. Core Logic’s latest Housing Value Index provides valuable insights into rental price movements, supply constraints, and emerging trends that will influence investment strategies in 2025.

Housing market influx: What buyers and owners should know

Australia’s housing market continues to shift, with CoreLogic’s latest Home Value Index revealing a complex landscape for both homeowners and first-time buyers. While national home values remained steady in January, regional Australia reached record highs, and capital city markets presented mixed results.

Love Where You Live!

There is a lot to love about where we live, and our local events are, more often than not, at the heart of what makes our communities so unique. Our local farmers, makers, musicians and small businesses transform our towns from places to live to places we love. And our presence at these events counts for more than you might realise.

How To Add Heart To Your Home

With love in the air, there’s no better time to bring some heart into your home. And it isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about creating an atmosphere of warmth, love, and comfort that makes you and those around you feel good. We’ll share our top ideas to turn up your home’s charm – perfect for embracing Valentine’s vibes and crafting a space that makes you feel at home every time you walk through the door.

Your Step-By-Step Guide To Smooth Moving

You’ve mentally moved into your new home, arranged your furniture just so, popped the champagne and sent out invites to your housewarming soiree. But between then and now, the somewhat less exciting part needs to happen – the move itself. There’s all the admin of things like changing over utilities to your new address and, of course, the big one – packing your life neatly into as few boxes as possible.

The secret to finding your dream home in 2025

As the new year begins, many of us are already chipping away studiously at our freshly set goals. Living a healthier lifestyle often tops the list alongside bigger life transformations like new jobs and new homes.

Tips for caring for your community!

Being part of a community is about much more than just living in the same area – it’s about getting involved and creating positivity in your local area. Across Australia, countless opportunities await to give back, forge connections, and support meaningful causes. As the new year begins, there’s no better time to engage with your local community and make a difference right where you are. Here’s how:

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