Home is not only where the heart is, it’s where everything is now. And, while we previously considered what impressions the shoes we wore, bags we carried or fragrance we sprayed would make on our colleagues, it’s now what’s creeping into our Zoom frames that’s making those impressions for us. This inviting of our…
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Anita Lai, pictured with partner Graeme Hickey, is selling her Petersham apartment to upgrade to another inner west unit. Photo: Peter Rae Sydney buyers are increasingly turning their gaze to apartment living, as soaring prices push their dream of owning a house out of reach. The price gap between units and houses in Sydney…
Renting your first apartment is an exciting prospect, but it can also feel overwhelming once you begin to navigate the rental process. Finding a rental in your desired location can be challenging—and finding one that suits your budget is no less daunting! But if you stay informed and organized, you can manage the apartment hunting and rental agreement…
Is there any pursuit that causes you to become so completely unhinged, as insanely competitive and as financially irresponsible as buying a house? Auctions can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. Photo: Peter Rae Gambling on horses might be the only illogical pursuit that comes close, but at least we are encouraged to…
Upgrading to a larger, better-positioned, or more valuable home can allow home owners to take advantage of surging prices, but a booming market can make the move challenging. Upgrading in a rising market could build wealth, provided owners can meet borrowing costs into the future. Photo: Vaida Savickaite While it might be easier to…
A newly renovated home might be considered a dream property purchase, but diligent buyers need to look beyond the fresh paint, sparkling tiles and polished floorboards. Many home owners ensure their properties are renovated to a meticulous standard, but others cut costs or overlook major issues to try to maximise their return when selling. …
Summer has ended, but in the world of edible gardening, that means we’re (hopefully) enjoying summer fruit and veggies from our gardens and still snipping away at our luscious leafy greens. A few hot days saw some of my leafy greens and herbs bolt to seed faster than I’d like, ending their life but opening…
Appointing a property manager to take care of a rental property is a major decision, but there is more for landlords to consider than fees alone. The right property manager can mean the difference between a hassle-free experience and a regrettable one. Property owners can start by researching the different companies that service…
The upper north shore property market is out of the blocks early in 2021, and all signs are pointing to this being the year of the upsizer. Downsizers are also expected to make a strong showing, with agents reporting that more owners of big, long-held estates are moving to sell this year – news…
No apartment building in NSW will now be allowed to have a blanket ban on pets following a surprise NSW Court of Appeal ruling that overturned the right of blocks to pass bylaws prohibiting animals. The verdict follows a four-and-a-half-year battle by dog lover Jo Cooper to be permitted to keep her miniature…