In the same way lenders scrutinise the credit history of home loan applicants, it’s now standard for Australian landlords to run credit checks on […]
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How to buy property through private sale
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic more agents and vendors will opt for private sales as bans on gatherings have taken effect around the country. Prime […]
Design duo share their best and worst renovating decisions
We’ve reached the end of our Mother Flipper series. There were laughs. There were tears. And there were plenty of regrets. To recap, mother-daughter duo […]
Tips to Buying a Home Out of State
It can be hard buying a home in a different state than where you live in. Not only is the area new, but the people […]
How to move house on a budget
Moving apartment or house generally means new expenses. There might be more rent to pay, new mortgage payments to deal with and new furniture to […]
How to save without even noticing
When people think about saving money to buy a home, they’re usually focused solely on putting away a percentage of their pay packet. But […]
How to get a rental property with no rental history
Like many firsts in life, landing your first rental lease can be challenging. Landlords use rental histories to find the most reliable tenant for […]
7 ways to win over a potential landlord
Have you ever applied for a rental and been denied? Most people in the rental market get rejected from a property at some stage, and the […]
Sloping block house designs
Sloping blocks have traditionally been shunned by home builders, with only the most adventurous picking up the gauntlet. But, as construction techniques advance and […]
Apartment vs condo: what is the difference?
When searching for a flat, there are both apartments and condominiums being advertised, but what’s the difference? Having heard the term ‘condo’ bandied about on […]
Why a custom home loan could be the smart choice
When it comes to home loans, one size most definitely doesn’t fit all. Like everything in modern life, the way to get the best […]
7 questions to ask before signing a lease
Renting a house is a great a way to live affordably and it’s even better if you split the costs with a few housemates. However […]
New-Home Sales Bring Spring Disappointment
Sales of newly built single-family homes fell in April—a time that is usually the bustling springtime home buying market. But builders remain upbeat and are quick […]