With summer just around the corner it’s time to start preparing for that well-deserved end of year break! Don’t let the excitement of a trip away blind you to the risks of leaving your home unprotected. A little extra vigilance and planning ahead will help keep your property and belongings safe while you are away…
Don’t let your garden lose its lustre and allure this winter. Use some simple landscaping insights to help get the best of your garden, and keep potential buyers inspired. Mulch and Compost The first step to great garden maintenance is to look after your garden beds well. Free, effective organic mulches can be created in…
South Melbourne is on target to be one of the fastest growing cities in the country! The median sales price for units in South Melbourne, VIC in the last year was $575,000 based on 172 home sales. Compared to the same period five years ago, the median unit sales price for units increased 10.4% which…
A backyard can make or break a home. With a range of possible fixtures and styles and costs, it can seem incredibly difficult to transform your vision into a reality. But here’s a secret: it doesn’t have to be that difficult. With the right planning, maintenance and perseverance, your yard could be the envy…
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 displays to the point where it rivals a UFO landing site – so we thought we’d encourage a few practices to keep everyone safe…
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 government scheme is on the way to assist the younger generations gain a foothold in the property market. You can…
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. Packing for moving is more than just throwing things in a box, it’s about packing methodically to make the process…
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, one benefit is that buying new property is more affordable (from a cash flow perspective), than investing in second-hand property. The New Rules:…
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 you purchase your first home. HomesVic HomesVic is a shared equity scheme being introduced from 1 January 2018 with an initial…
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 cleaning tips and help your place all spruced up and tidy for the holiday season. Cleaning your fridge. You’re…