When it comes time to sell your home, usually, you have two goals. The first is to get as much as possible for it; the second is to get the sale done as quickly as possible. When you want to sell your car, you clean it up beforehand to make it easier to sell. Even…

A client recently put me in the hot seat with two auction questions. 1. Would I auction my place on-site or in-rooms? 2. Would I bid for myself or send someone? As you’d guess, there’s no straight answer. The strong benefit of an on-site auction is a more emotionally engaged bidder. While this can be…

Over the past month, there have been some record-breaking sales in suburbs across Brisbane. Even the Brisbane house record has been broken. This is at a time when the general market is asking questions about interest rates and build costs. So, why is the top end of the market moving with such strength? Firstly, we…

Originally posted 13th June 2023 by News Corp Australia and written by Samantha Landy  Creating an interior that evokes ‘joy, pleasure and positivity’ has become a hot design trend. Find out how to make your home a happy place Dopamine dressing may be one of the hottest home design trends going around, but adopters should…

The focus of the housing market has largely been on rebounding prices and low stock available for sale, however the lift in sales volumes is another key feature to look toward. Preliminary sales are a weekly snapshot of sales advised by real estate agents. While it isn’t a full set of sales, it encapsulates most…

Last week, I was having coffee with a colleague when she asked me if I had any buyers for a one-bedroom unit on the city fringe. I looked at her in disbelief. I questioned her, “Surely, you have a list of people who would like to sell their apartments around the city!” My reason for…

Rapidly increasing rents have been putting considerable pressure on many Australians over the past year and making it harder to find affordable rentals in the capital cities. The national median weekly rent has increased by 11 per cent compared to last year, but some cities are seeing even more growth. In Brisbane, the median rent…

As the short-term rental industry grows and becomes increasingly competitive, ensuring your property stands out from the crowd on online platforms all comes down to one key factor. Interior design. So before you commission professional photos of your property and post them to the Airbnb website, here are some tips on choosing the best furniture for…

Presented by Carpet Court 24 Feb 2023, 4:14pm Whether it’s the need for more space, flexibility, or a way to make a side income, tiny homes are generally a small, functional house that can be used residentially, making them perfect for renting out short or long-term.   That said, it can be daunting to start without…

Originally posted by Courier Mail 18 May 2023 by Anooska Tucker-Evans To ensure you make the most of this weekend’s Paniyiri event, here’s a guide to everything to see, do, eat and drink. Opa! Australia’s longest running Greek festival, Paniyiri, is back this weekend in Brisbane promising more entertainment, food and fun than ever. The…