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Like any relationship, the relationship you have with your rural property manager is vital to maintain. Whether you’re a first-time landowner, or seasoned landlord, ensuring that you ask the right questions of your rural property management is the key to…
Read moreThe 1950s Australian dream may have been for a three-bedroom house on a quarter acre block. But is it really what suits you? It’s still far more common to think about buying a house than a unit. Unit sales make…
Read moreThe average Australian adult sleeps between seven and nine hours a night, every night. Assuming that you don’t work seven days a week, your bedroom is likely to be the place you spend the most time in during the week.…
Read moreWhile some people do stay in their starter home, most of us move on. And while that second house might be your dream home, it’s still hard to leave those memories behind. First homes, particularly those that you have occupied…
Read moreIt sometimes seems as if every second property is advertised as being family-friendly, but children aren’t the only creatures under four foot to consider. If you have pets, the property you choose should take their needs into account as well.…
Read moreAt first it was just a meeting. By now, they’re in your home every day and you know how they prefer their coffee. But how well do you really get along with your tradie, and why does it matter? A…
Read moreIn 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…
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