It’s never been more important to assess the effect we as individuals and households have on our planet, particularly as the population continues to grow and consume more and more of the world’s resources. While it’s easy to believe the changes of one household couldn’t possibly make a difference, if you make an effort to alter your behaviour and implement

Many aspiring landlords believe that owning a rental property is an easy way to build their nest egg; simply purchase a property, collect the rent and sit back and watch your asset increase in value whilst your tenants take care of it. If you’re lucky this scenario may come true, but if you’re counting on retiring on the resale of

Stamp duty savings, a custom home, the latest in design trends and the promise of a new build. Sounds too good to be true? Not necessarily. Buying off the plan can be a beneficial way of purchasing property, however only when the ‘tricks of the trade’ are identified and carefully managed. Whether it’s a family home in a new estate

It wasn’t too long ago every home outside of Melbourne’s CBD had a substantial size backyard. For those who grew up prior to the turn of the century, playing outside whether it be in the yard or in the street, was the norm. In fact, a typical 1960’s suburban backyard was often substantial enough to support a family game of

Off the back of a bumper year for house price growth, Melbourne’s real estate market has experienced a much flatter summer quarter, with experts remaining divided about what’s in store for the property market in 2018. Some economists forecast house price growth to ease but remain positive, while others predict prices will fall. Melbourne’s median shot up 3.2 per cent to

In 2017 we ‘stepped back in time’ and found out just exactly who Noel Jones is and how he started the business. Noel sold the business in 1996 but remains interested in how it is still thriving and expanding throughout Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.