Community Support & Property Advice

An Introduction To Strata Fees

An Introduction To Strata Fees

If you’ve been debating the purchase of a unit, townhouse or apartment, you’ve probably come across strata fees - but what exactly are they, and is it worth it? Did you know that around 1.3 million Australians now live in an apartment? Considering the value of land,...

Choosing An Investment Property Location

Choosing An Investment Property Location

Although size, building types and price are all important factors to consider with any investment property purchase, how do you get the location right?  When we refer to an investment property, the term is usually used to describe houses, apartments or townhouses...

Styling Your Home To Sell In 2023

Styling Your Home To Sell In 2023

Mastering the fine art of styling your home can have an enormous impact on its sale price, particularly if you're able to embrace a few of the latest trends. Sometimes referred to as property staging, the end goal of property styling is to highlight your home’s unique...

Choosing An Investment Property Location

Choosing An Investment Property Location

Although size, building types and price are all important factors to consider with any investment property purchase, how do you get the location right? When we refer to an investment property, the term is usually used to describe houses, apartments or townhouses that...

Why We Support Blue Ribbon Day

Why We Support Blue Ribbon Day

For the unfamiliar, Blue Ribbon Day is an annual initiative designed to acknowledge, support and celebrate our nation's police force and their families.  In Australia, first responders are highly skilled men and women who deliver the initial response in emergency...

How To Spring Clean Before Selling

How To Spring Clean Before Selling

If you're one of the many homeowners looking to sell during the busy change of season, then taking the time to conduct a proper spring clean is a must.   In Victoria, the arrival of spring is usually marked by a handful of annual changes: the sun makes its...

How To Discharge Your Mortgage

How To Discharge Your Mortgage

When selling property, an existing home loan doesn't simply take care of itself. If this applies to you, then learning how to discharge your mortgage is a must. Selling your home can be exciting, stressful and scary - often all at once. Between enlisting the help of a...

How To Research The Property Market

How To Research The Property Market

They say that knowledge is power, and this is particularly true for those looking to dabble in the property market - but how should you approach your research? Let’s say you were in the market for a new car but had no idea where to start. Without careful research,...

How To Depersonalise Before Selling

How To Depersonalise Before Selling

If you're about to embark on the process of selling your home, then taking the time to depersonalise it is a must - so what should stay and what needs to go?  The end goal for just about anyone selling property is to do so quickly, and for the best possible price....

The Case For Buying An Apartment

The Case For Buying An Apartment

Although they lack yards, buying an apartment or a unit has been long touted as a way to downsize your expenses to upsize your lifestyle - but what's the catch?  Based on data sourced from the latest census, around 1.3 million people now live in an apartment in...