By the beginning of this century, building trends, consumer demand and an abundant supply of land saw the size of the average Australian family home balloon to among the largest in the world. With the threat of climate change now closer than previously thought, home owners are looking to reduce their footprint on the planet […]
The rental market continues to be a growing segment of the real estate industry in Australia, and in most areas, competition for good properties in desirable locations is fierce. Some renters are attending multiple inspections and lodging several applications a week without being successful at the first few attempts. This causes frustration and some people […]
A fire can spread fast. It can put life in danger in two minutes. It can engulf a home in four minutes. The loss of lives and home is devastating, emotionally and financially. Sadly, most cases of fires in homes are accidental and preventable. You can take steps to protect your property from fire. One […]
We don’t see it but our home is filled with pipes that bring water in and out of our property. A constant flow of water is needed for taking a shower in the bathroom, flushing the toilet, cleaning clothes in the washing machine and other essential household tasks. But this amount of water inside the […]
It appears that we have reached the bottom of the boom and bust cycle in Western Australia, and the news for 2019 is positive. Not only are house prices recovering but also there is a decline in the number of properties being offered for rent. This means the start of a recovery in the rental […]
Western Australia’s weather can be best described as blue sky days year round. The capital Perth enjoys an average of nine hours of sunshine daily. This almost perfect weather has shaped the lifestyle of the people living in this part of the country. The lifestyle is relaxed. The coastline features beautiful beaches, ranging from tiny […]
The Christmas and New Year holidays are special, not just because of the gift-giving, seemingly endless parties, and family get-togethers, but because it is also the time to take a much needed break from daily life. In short, it is the perfect time to take off somewhere for pleasure and relaxation. But before talking off […]
In some parts of Australia, especially the capital cities close to business centres, home prices have risen to a level that has driven many potential buyers out of the market. These potential buyers are now renters, and many of them are looking at renting as a lifestyle choice, at least for the foreseeable future. Renting […]
Renters do not only face the issue of what type of rental property to live in. They also need to decide whether they want a full furnished, partially furnished or unfurnished rental property. As the name implies, a furnished rental property includes all furniture and appliances. A partially furnished property normally includes only furniture. An […]