Australians adore their DIY, but experts are warning not to risk playing ‘renovation roulette’ with asbestos.
If you have recently purchased a new home and are looking to carry out renovations big or small you need to be aware that your property may contain asbestos.
We are all well aware of the initial costs of buying a home…At least, we think we are. Often it’s where the money is spent that comes as a shock to first – home buyers.
It’s not over once the deposit has been saved and the winning offer made. Below are the five areas identified by experts where hidden costs are likely to exist.
Home to the Big Banana, Coffs Harbour is a major coastal resort on the Northern Coast of NSW. Gorgeous beaches and World Heritage rainforest are just a few of the drawcards for this region that is beloved by backpackers, grey nomads and locals alike.
Whilst the area is popular with young families due to the abundance of activities and outdoorsy lifestyle, it definitely has an appeal with the older demographics. Continue reading “Welcome to Coffs Harbour”
The NSW Northern Rivers region is located around 100kms south of the Queensland capital, Brisbane, and is made up of several towns across the region. The most iconic of them all would be Byron Bay, known for its laidback, beach lifestyle and picturesque town centre.
Along with the towns of Ballina, Kingscliffe and Tweed, Byron Bay has been enjoying a very healthy property market growth over recent years. Continue reading “Northern NSW Property & Top Suburbs”
We often talk about buying a home in Sydney as if you were going to be the one living in it, but more and more home purchases in Sydney are investment properties. Continue reading “What To Look For In An Investment Property In Sydney”
What is a ‘DEAL BREAKER’?
The aim of a pre-purchase inspection is to give a prospective buyer an unbiased, true and accurate assessment of the property so you are equipped to make an informed decision when purchasing. Continue reading “Is Your Inspection Report A ‘Deal Breaker’?”
With property prices still on the rise in Sydney, many dilapidated homes have been selling for high prices, even though they’re currently unliveable.
Buying a house in Sydney can be an incredibly daunting endeavour, and for most of us it’s unfamiliar territory.
Climate change consultants believe some of Sydney’s coastal homeowners face dropping property values at extreme weather events become more common.
Continue reading “Sydney Coastal Properties At Climate Change Risk”
While real estate agents do provide building and pest inspection reports for the properties they sell, it’s important to ask yourself who those reports are meant to help.
