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In almost every business journey, there comes a time when you need commercial premises of your own. Finding them represents a leap of faith, but like all such leaps it can be an exciting milestone. Usually, you’ll want to lease…
Read moreWhen you’re buying property, it’s important to understand what sort of title you’re purchasing. Most freestanding houses in Australia are sold under the Torrens title system. Units, apartment blocks and horizontal divisions, on the other hand, are usually sold under…
Read moreOpen inspections are an integral part of the property buying experience. Despite the advent of sophisticated technology like virtual tours and drone videos, there’s nothing quite like being able to walk through a house yourself and decide whether it’s for…
Read moreAustralia’s struggling farmers may appreciate this piece of good news: The median price of Australian farmland increased by 7.1 per cent in 2017, contributing to an average annual growth rate of more than 6.6 per cent since 1998. The median…
Read moreBuilding your own house can be a lot of fun. Finally, you’ll be able to put all those childhood games of House to good use as you design the perfect home for you and your family. One of the most…
Read more‘Renovator’s delight’. ‘Unlimited opportunity’. There are certain catch phrases in real estate copy which mean the same thing: here’s a house that’s going to need some work. For some people, a property in dilapidated condition means nothing but hard work.…
Read moreTop real estate agent, Nick Bordin is today returning to Elders Real Estate Lennox Head, following a stellar career in Sydney with McGrath and The Agency. Having been involved in the sale of over $1.5 billion of property and running…
Read moreWith soaring power bills affecting many Australian households, the idea of living “off the grid” holds a considerable appeal. But what does it really involve, and would it work for you? With advances in environmentally friendly technology, living off the…
Read moreIt’s a common dilemma for the modern Australian family. The arrival of children has meant that your starter home is now bursting at the seams, but you’re attached to the area and don’t want to have to move. Extending the…
Read moreIf you’re buying rural land to operate as a farm or to support any agricultural enterprise, it’s important that you understand the climate and conditions of the land you’re buying. Some parts of Australia better support crops, whereas others are…
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