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3w ago
Growth in rental values has re-accelerated through early 2024 with the monthly pace of change rising to 0.9% in February, the highest reading since March last year, according to CoreLogic. This re-acceleration also saw the rolling quarterly change in rents rise to 2.4%, the highest since May last year. The pick-up in rents is mostly a seasonal phenomenon, with the...
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First National Real Estate | Australian Real Estate Blog
3w ago
Housing values posted a broad-based rise in February with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) up 0.6% for the month. The 20-basis point acceleration from the 0.4% increase seen in January was the strongest monthly gain since October last year. Each of the capital cities and rest-of-state regions recorded a lift in values over the month, except Hobart where the...
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1M ago
Dating back over a century, with origins in 1911, International Women’s Day (IWD) has become an important day to reflect on progress, honour the achievements of women, and highlight the ongoing journey toward gender equality. Celebrated on the 8th of March, the day remains of global importance – simply because, on a worldwide scale, we’re not quite there yet. This...
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1M ago
It feels like we’ve just packed up the Christmas decorations and stopped humming Christmas tunes when suddenly the supermarket shelves start filling with hot cross buns and Easter eggs. And with looming Easter celebrations comes the sometimes-daunting arrival of even more school holidays. For parents, this often means plotting ways to keep the kids entertained while juggling work commitments or...
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1M ago
What started as simple advice from real estate agents to spring clean and keep your home spick and span before open homes has today evolved into a booming stand-alone industry – home staging. It’s become an important marketing tool to help homes stand out online and in person, it’s crucial in establishing emotional connections with buyers, helps showcase your property’s...
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1M ago
Whether you’re a tourist or a resident, visiting local markets is a tradition steeped in history that never fails to delight. It’s a love affair that stems from our desire for social interaction, allows us to discover the new and unique, and, more than ever, delivers on our yearning to support local businesses, access fresh local produce, and live more...
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1M ago
Australia’s housing upswing continued through the first month of 2024 with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rising 0.4% in January. Up from the 0.3% increases seen in November and December, this marks the 12th straight month of value rises. Beneath the headline result, housing market performance remains diverse around the country. Three capitals recorded a subtle decline over the...
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1M ago
The pace of rental value growth lifted in January as leasing markets enter the seasonally stronger first quarter of the year, according to CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI). Vacancy rates have returned to record low levels, but there is hope for renters, with new data showing competition for properties is starting to ease. Vacancy rates in Sydney are back...
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2M ago
Valentine’s Day is an international day of love; it’s an occasion when we celebrate and appreciate loyalty, companionship, unconditional love, joy, and those who steal our hearts. And while it’s often celebrated amongst couples, you could be overlooking a companion that captured your affection from the moment you set eyes on them. And they’ve done this without uttering a single...
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2M ago
Selling or buying a property at auction can come with fierce competition, a degree of apprehension, rapid-fire bidding and the promise of a swift transaction wrapped up in a matter of a few (sometimes anxious) minutes. As one of Australia’s most popular real estate sales methods, there’s plenty to unravel if you’re looking to sell or buy. So, whether you’re...
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