Opening the Bank of Mum and Dad? Know the risks
As house prices continue to surge, so do the requests for financial support from parents. Digital Financial Analytics reports about 60 per cent of first...
Understanding Family Law court changes
Recently, the family law landscape underwent a significant change. The two federal Courts that dealt with family law matters – the Federal Circuit Court...
New look for HF Richardson
HF Richardson is one of Victoria’s oldest privately owned real estate and livestock agencies and has been a mainstay in the Geelong community for...
When you shouldn’t self-manage your property
A few red flags to look out for, that may suggest self-managing your property is an accident waiting to happen. If you don't have time...
New RON project a win for carbon emissions
HEY legends, quite a lot has happened since my last column, both on council and in the community. Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming and...
Why your facade matters
Your home’s exterior is the first impression of your abode and your lifestyle; it’s also the one part of your house that’s on show...
Hillside first release sold out
Warralily continues to be Geelong's most sought-after community after selling out the first release of the premium Hillside neighbourhood at the Grange precinct on...
Agent Profile: Ben Jackson – Great Ocean Road Real Estate
As Anglesea's branch manager Ben's complete dedication to his career is mirrored in all other aspects of his life. Having made the move to the...
Priming your property for a spring sale
WITH BRENT HARTIGAN - SALES CONSULTANT – HAYDEN REAL ESTATE TORQUAY With the traditional spring selling season only just around the corner, it's time to...
Local sport flourishing in Armstrong Creek
IT has been a rather bleak winter with quite a few cool and wet days, coupled with the regional Victorian COVID lockdowns. But as we're...
Echuca Moama Silo Arts Trail Small towns & surrounds
It’s big, it’s bold, it’s beautiful, and it’s no wonder that the popularity of silo art has boomed across Australia over the past six...
Stylish single level living on display in Mount Duneed
Metricon is showcasing stylish single level family living in Mount Duneed with the unveiling of the Langdon and the Delta single-storey display homes in...
Top five tips for new landlords
Know your rights and responsibilities. Victoria has many new laws and regulations in place, to protect both you and your tenants (renter). The Residential Tenancies...
5 Tips To Successfully Host An Outdoor Event
Hosting an event is challenging as you need to ensure everyone would have fun. While an indoor setting is one of the...
Best value renovations
BY REALESTATEVIEW.COM.AU The kitchen is the heart of the home and where you’ll get the best value if you’re doing renovations before a sale. It’s also...
Advice you can depend on from someone you can trust
FOR more than eight years, the team at Ruth Annett Chartered Accountant has been helping people living on the Surf Coast manage their finances. Clients...
How to alleviate stress for small business owners
WHILE small business owners (SBOs) are often considered entrepreneurial, financially independent and successful, there are many challenges they face in their daily routines that...
The value of a financial adviser throughout your life
THE 2020/21 financial year has been an interesting year to say the least, but if it’s taught us anything, it’s the importance of having...
How COVID-19 has reframed lender assessments
IF tax time wasn't already complex enough, COVID-19 has thrown businesses and lender assessments of business performance into chaos. And unfortunately, in some cases, what...
Will interest rates be next?
MANY have never seen anything like it – property values increasing to record highs and homes selling at unprecedented speeds. Throw in some historically low...
Armstrong Real Estate market and local update: May
What’s new in 3217 Every month sees an increasing amount of development throughout the Armstrong Creek Growth Corridor. Although lockdown reared its head again, progress continued...
Soaring house prices need addressing
Australia's house prices have risen by 10 per cent in the year to April 2021 and are forecasted to continue to increase further.
Why pay for a property manager?
There are many benefits to having professional management in an age of increasing compliance. A property manager is essentially the colourist to your box dye,...
Proposed rezoning tax to reduce housing affordability in regional Victoria
By Ross Closter, Director Urban Land Developments As part of a suite of new and increased property taxes recently announced in the state budget one...