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13/09/2021

06/09/2021

Most people who are buying a home, especially the first home, aren't thinking about retirement. We've been speaking to our clients about why the home is such an important part of the long term financial plan for a long time. This article shows how much difference it can really make to your long term position:

Super helps fund homeownership, and homeownership helps retirees get the pension.

08/05/2021

We've been talking to clients about the growth of established suburbs vs the new build suburbs for years. This article crunches the numbers well on the 'investment properties' that are often sold to unsuspecting consumers.

Australia’s dotcom pioneer Evan Thornley has crunched the data on Melbourne real estate investments and his findings might surprise.

26/04/2021

When buying property it's essential to know if you're inheriting someone else's problems. Here are some of the reasons why we recommend our clients have a building inspection done before bidding on their new home or investment.

Avoid nasty surprises in your first home. Here’s why you need a property inspection before you sign the contract.

14/03/2021

When buying a home we're often looking at schools, shops and transport near by. Covid, especially in Melbourne has brought outdoor space to attention as well.

Should people also be thinking about how climate change will affect the places they'll be living in in the future?

Will houses continue to get bigger (Australia builds the biggest houses in the world) or will we start opting for smaller houses with more greenery on our land?

Most major Australian cities will be far hotter than forecast in coming years, as a lack of vegetation creates "heat islands," especially in poorer areas, a new report warns.