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Rental markets stabilise amid rental provider opportunities

Australia’s rental market is showing signs of stabilisation as 2024 draws to a close, providing landlords with a moment to recalibrate strategies amidst a shifting property landscape. The latest CoreLogic Housing Value Index reveals that national rents increased by 5.3% over the past year, a significant slowdown from the double-digit growth rates seen during the pandemic. While rents remain above pre-pandemic averages, the pace of growth has decelerated markedly.

House prices slow or reverse as market cycle winds down

Australia’s property market shows signs of cooling as 2024 ends, offering mixed prospects for homeowners and first-time buyers about house prices.

9 festive food and drink favourites to enjoy in the sun

Festive consumerism has birthed some fun and delicious indulgences that are hard to resist, but with America leading the way in Christmas feasting traditions, sadly for us, many of these are suited to snowy backdrops and a family gathered around a roaring fire.

Home renovation trends: what’s in and what’s next?

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on what made this year significant in the world of home renovations and to formulate a plan of attack for the year ahead.

Beat the Heat, Beat the Bills – How To Summer-Proof Your Home

Between refreshing dips in the sea or a pool, a bounty of summer berries and stone fruits, festive celebrations and lazy long afternoons spent outdoors, there’s a lot to look forward to over the summer months. But it’s not all sunshine, suntans, and swimmers. Our homes can transform from welcoming havens to stifling hot boxes, and while pumping the aircon all day is an easy fix, it’s both expensive and has been widely reported as an environmental nightmare.

The best ways to celebrate this season

Whether you’re wearing the hosting hat or embarking on a joint venture with your mates, planning the ultimate Christmas and New Year’s celebration is best achieved with some upfront thought. The festive season is all about making memories that last a lifetime, letting your hair down, and having fun. It’s also a time that comes with added financial pressure, mental overload and often, excessive consumerism.

Australia’s property market: Key trends for landlords

The latest CoreLogic Housing Value Index report highlights crucial trends that landlords should be aware of as Australia’s property market continues to evolve. While opportunities remain, the current landscape calls for mindful management and an understanding of tenant challenges.

Shifts, challenges and silver linings

Australia’s housing market remains a mixed bag, with CoreLogic’s October data revealing subtle but telling shifts. Homeowners and prospective buyers will want to stay tuned as the market navigates affordability pressures and fluctuating values.

Why Tiny Homes Are a Big Deal

In recent years, you’ve probably come across TV shows, YouTube channels or reels on social media showcasing tiny homes that squeeze sustainability, simple living and affordability into an impossibly small package.

Big Smoke or Big on Lifestyle? 10 Big Benefits of Rural or Regional Living

Metropolitan living comes hand in hand with hustle and bustle – vibrant nightlife, seemingly endless eateries to explore and amenities easily on hand. But with an almost doubled cost of living compared to rural or regional living, keeping up with your city lifestyle often comes coupled with a few compromises.

Pet-friendly and Stylish? Your Home Can Be Both!

Household pets are a life-changing companion – they’re renowned stress busters, immunity boosters, exercise motivators, and cute to boot. While most of us are happy about welcoming a furry addition to our home, most of us would prefer it didn’t turn our aesthetically pleasing abodes into a pet den with fur-covered furniture and pet accessory chaos around every corner.

Try Before You Buy – the Key to Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse

Imagine a whimsical concept where you swap homes with strangers for a weekend, immersing yourself in the lifestyle and sampling all the local community offers. While it might be a light-hearted idea, it ticks one crucial aspect of purchasing a property: testing the waters before making a very significant investment.

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