Do you find yourself amid a lifestyle change? Perhaps a new baby is on the way, or the children are growing and need more space to call their own. For many of us, finding a bigger home to accommodate a growing family is something we’ll encounter during life’s journey and may involve deciding which suburb will suit our growing families

Property inspections are crucial to show potential buyers or renters the true benefits of your house. Physical attendance, however, can often prove difficult for those with geographical or scheduling conflicts. Fortunately, with advances in technology, many real estate agents are now offering virtual property inspections, saving both time and money for everyone involved. But how do you prepare your home

Living in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to places to engage in physical activity, whilst enjoying mother nature and all she has to offer. Whether it’s bushwalks or cycling, there’s a variety of places you can choose from, and they’re all within a 45-minute drive of Melbourne’s CBD. In this article, the Noel Jones

When it comes to renting out your investment property, one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make is how much rent to charge. This can be a tricky process, as many factors go into determining an appropriate price for your rental unit. Set the bar too high and you might exclude your target market, resulting in a long

The April property market had a lot to contend with. There were two consecutive long weekends, school holidays, an election campaign, and the speculation of rising interest rates, yet the market remained steady, and auction numbers exceeded any previously on record for the month of April. Melbourne’s outer east again recorded the second highest auction clearance rate of all regions,

Australia has had its first interest rate rise in more than a decade, just weeks out from the federal election. While this and further rate rises may generate uncertainty for homeowners and prospective buyers, there are some property market matters Australians can be sure of as we head to the polls on 21 May. The weeks leading up to an

With tax time fast approaching, here are five tax time tips to ensure you maximise the deductions for your investment property. Understand what deductions you’re entitled to As a property investor, you’re entitled to a range of tax deductions. These will help lower your taxable income and make owning an investment property more viable. For example, some of the tax