Originally posted on SouthernLiving.com by Ashlyn Needham With a new year comes new home trends, but more importantly, new ways homeowners can revamp their space while increasing their home’s value. Home improvement in 2024 has a specific focus on creating personalized homes and making certain swaps, like upgrading to smart appliances, to enhance everyday living. Whether you’re looking to…
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I remember a mate of mine saying to me about 20 years ago ‘Buyers have no imagination’. I was showing him a commercial property that wasn’t moving and he said I needed to clear it out, remove the walls and repaint it. It had sat on the market with very low interest for 6 months…
Originally posted on Forbes.com by Kristin Salaky| 8 May 2024 If you’re looking to give your home a bit of a facelift, taking note of current trends can be a helpful place to start. Luckily, the home design space has been thrilling lately, with more room for personalized style, callbacks to vintage trends and luxury…
Talking to a developer friend this week, he told me of the bizarre predicament he is currently facing. He can get approvals from the council, which is a tick. He can get pre-sales from buyers – another tick. The banks are happy to fund, so you’d think there’s the trifecta. However, he can’t guarantee construction…
Originally posted on News.com.au by Lilith Hardie Lupica and Yeong Sassall | 30 November 2023 1/10 Photographed by François Coquerel. Interior design by Hauvette & Madani. From a Parisian apartment brimming with bespoke furniture and unique design details Some trends are born to fade; flashes in the pan of good taste and questionable decision making that should…
The past two weeks have brought significant updates to the residential property market, affecting both first homebuyers (FHB) and the rental industry. One of the most significant changes is the increase in stamp duty concessions for first homebuyers. Announced in the state government’s recent budget, the threshold for stamp duty concessions has been raised from…
“How are our kids ever going to afford to buy property?”. This question is asked every time we sell a property for a new benchmark. One strategy for many first home buyers is rentvesting. It’s a strategy that sees them buy a property where they can afford to buy, usually in a location a lot…