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Is Selling in Winter a Good Idea in the Australian Real Estate Market?

With winter approaching in 2023, homeowners in Australia might wonder if it’s a favourable time to sell their property. Understanding the dynamics of the Australian real estate market during this season is essential for making an informed decision. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages and challenges of selling in winter in Australia,…

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Elders Grows with Emms Mooney Acquisition

Elders will significantly expand their NSW footprint, announcing the acquisition of the Emms Mooney real estate and livestock business from 1 March 2023. Operating as Elders Emms Mooney, the acquisition will add to the Elders real estate and livestock network an additional six locations throughout the New South Wales central tablelands – Orange, Bathurst, Oberon,…

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How the Australian property market is faring

The December CoreLogic report paints a picture of a housing market in correction. After two years of unprecedented growth and record low rates, we are now seeing the trend reverse. Sale prices, sales volumes and new lending are all down; rental prices and rental yields are up. November marked the seventh consecutive month of decline…

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How to throw a Christmas feast on a budget

If you’re feeling the financial squeeze this Christmas, fear not. You don’t have to sacrifice a great Christmas feast just to save some dollars. With our easy tips, you can put on an impressive spread that won’t break the bank. Let your guests help Most guests will ask if they can contribute something to the…

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Five things you can do now for a chaos-free Christmas

With less than a month to go until Christmas, you may already be having nightmares about the pending chaos, waking up in the middle of the night, and making to-do lists in your mind, only to forget them in the morning. If you’re anything like us, the seemingly impending chaos will be causing you some…

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Summer Harvests for Small Spaces

With the price of produce on the rise, more and more people are turning to grow-your-own. But what if you don’t have a big backyard? No worries. Growing in containers is a great way to produce home vegetables and fresh herbs for those who only have a balcony or a courtyard for gardening. Growing vegetables…

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Transform your garden with tips from The Block 2022

This year’s theme on The Block was “tree change” so it’s no surprise that gardens took center stage. City townhouses were swapped for family homes on country-sized 10-acre blocks, and contestants took full advantage of the extra space. So what can The Block teach us about the latest in garden design? If you want to…

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Smart strategies to lessen mortgage stress

Today’s announcement by the RBA sees interest rates rise by another 0.25%, adding around $30 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. With the average mortgage size hovering around $600,000, that’s an extra $180 per month. Today’s rate rise is the seventh consecutive hike this year. Together, they have taken the cash rate from a record…

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Federal Budget 2022 – bread and butter, with very little sugar on top

The new Labor Government handed down its first budget yesterday. Already dubbed a ‘bread and butter’ budget, it is characterised by spending restraint in the face of skyrocketing inflation and global uncertainty. Today’s economic outlook is very different to the March budget. That budget, delivered by the former Government, contained all the short-term cash splashes…

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How to termite-proof your garden

Did you know that termites cause more damage to Australian homes than flood, fire and natural disasters alone? The CSIRO estimates that they cause about $1b worth of damage each year and that 80% of homes in Australia are within just 25 metres of a termite nest. Termite damage is often not covered by your…

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