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Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with sunburns causing 95% of melanomas. In 2015 (latest data available) 2,200 Australians died from this entirely preventable diseas...

Every year we hear of horror stories of fires being started from Christmas lights being used unsafely. Many families all around the country like to get extremely competitive with their lightning displ...

Did you know that as of 1st July 2018 first-home buyers will be allowed to use up to $30,000 voluntary superannuation contributions to place a deposit on a house or apartment? A new $250 million gover...

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Christmas décor is red-and-green-adorned everything; from striped wrapping paper and matching ribbons to the tartan tree skirt. While certainly fes...

Over the past 10 years Sydney and Melbourne regions have experienced the strongest growth while other capital cities have generally seen comparatively moderate value increases. Property prices in Wynd...

Packing is probably the most important aspect of your move. You need to give yourself enough time to pack properly and safely or you risk damaging your treasures before they get to your new address. P...

On the 9th of May 2017, the ATO announced sweeping reforms to the depreciation laws that have really changed the game for property investors. While the changes present some challenges for investors, o...

The ParkTrent team will be taking a short break over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Please find outlined below our closure dates and emergency contact details in the event of a property ma...

Considering purchasing your first home in Victoria? There are a number of changes being made to stamp duty measures and a new government initiative that could save you quite a substantial sum and help...

We’re coming into Christmas season and there’s no doubt you are about to have a stampede of family members coming to visit and potentially stay for a few days. Today we’re going to cover a few c...