Keen home renovators will be feeling the pinch as inflation has hit the construction industry hard, but builders say there are ways homeowners can keep a lid on rising costs. The pr
The jargon you need to know
Like any industry, real estate has its own jargon. But for buyers about to make the single biggest purchase of their life or renters struggling to snag an ideal home, these terms can make an already o
Here are seven of the dirtiest tricks in today’s deceit-ridden real estate world... By Neil Jenman
DIRTY TRICK 1 – “INSIDER TRADING” Fortunately, this trick is rare. Here’s what happens: Homeowners (usually elderly folk) who do not know the value of their home call an agent. They make the mistak
They’re reserved for the most serious cook-ups
On Grace Salera’s stove, chicken soup is bubbling alongside a pot of boiling potatoes, focaccia dough is rising on the benchtop, and a cake sits on a cooling rack. Nearby there is an oven, two fridge
How 1.5 million renters will be affected
If you are one of Victoria’s 1.5 million renters, listen up. The state’s rental laws are set to undergo their biggest shake-up in decades. The Andrews government’s suite of reforms passed bo
Many agents have never read a single book on negotiation - and yet they make their living out of selling and negotiating! With these tools, you will ensure that you can get the best possible price for
What you need to know about renting out your home when moving overseas.
Mention living abroad and most people will say they wish they could be as carefree as you. But the reality of living overseas and renting out your home is far less idyllic than it may seem. I ca
Look at the value on offer rather than the shortfall on selling. Most vendors have adjusted their price expectations to reflect the market correction. Given interest rates are at historical lows, buye