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Is covid-19 impacting the property market update

Property market update from Crest Property Investments: Despite the unprecedented market conditions in the wake of covid-19, there is still ongoing evidence suggesting the love for property remains strong. How is the property market adapting to lockdown 2.0? REA Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee demonstrated some key trends for Melbourne’s property market. Here is what was said. 1. Buyers still...

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Tips on keeping busy during home isolation

Never before have we spent so much time at home. The impact of covid-19 has certainly impacted what we do and where we do it. But it's not all doom and gloom. Here are some tips on keeping busy during home isolation. Lets get creative with arts and crafts We all have natural instincts to create. In fact it's the only thing we really do. Take this home isolation to become more creative. It can be...

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How a study nook has become a useful space

As apartment and townhouse living continues to become a widely popular choice among younger buyers creating useful spaces are ideal. The study nook is one of those great innovative areas. In response to covid-19, many are now working from home. A study nook creates a separate spot to work or study in the home. It can feature a desk, drawers, and a great in built shelving area are great to store books...

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How to plan your day during covid-19

Covid-19 isn’t going anywhere fast and the reality is we may have to get used to this for a while. How to plan your day during covid-19. For many of us the biggest struggle isn’t failing to get things done, often the problem is poor motivation, distractions and time management. It can happen to anyone when they start to work from home or spend more time straying from their regular routine. Here...

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Apartment roof top terrace – is it worth it?

A roof top terrace is a growing amenity among new modern apartments. Having an amazing view of the Dandenong mountains or twilight views of the Melbourne city skyline are undoubtedly a pleasure. However is it worth it? Some roof top terraces have teppanyaki kitchen appliances or barbecues, a garden terrace and outdoor furniture. Larger apartment buildings can also include a swimming pool, cinema or...

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Success quotes from some of the world’s successful people

It's time to change your mindset. Here are some success quotes from some of the world's successful people. "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity" Albert Einstein - Theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics. Price is what you pay for. Value is what you get Warren Buffet - American investor, business tycoon, and philanthropist. Known...

Is buying a property timeshare a good investment?

Property affordability has become a real challenge for many Australians. It has opened up many other strategic ways to buy real estate. One type of property investment is a timeshare. However are they really worth buying? What is a timeshare? A timeshare is a property owned by a divided share. Timeshares are common to properties such as hotels, resort, casinos, snow lodges to name a few. The ownership...

The popularity of open floor plans

An open floor plan has become extremely popular and with good reason. A little extra light and space space goes a long way. An open floor plan usually involve combining your kitchen, dining and living areas into one big space that suits a family lifestyle. The kitchen island bench is the only separation between the open floor plan. This makes a small house feel light and airy, giving the illusion of a...

Top things to do in Brunswick

Top things to do in Brunswick Brunswick is widely popular among the younger adult generation. The suburb is a multi-cultural inner city location just 5kms for the Melbourne CBD. It is well serviced with trams, buses and trains. From international food, to bars and clubs, it is a suburb that doesn't sleep! Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Sydney Road The heart of Brunswick is...

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Working tips from home and more

For some, working from home is living the dream, while others may find it very difficult and avoid it. With Covid-19 upon us, we have had to change our daily routines. Here are some working tips from home that will make you more productive: Establishing a work routine at home Working from home can lead to many distractions. Watching a movie on Netflix, playing computer games, indulging in lunch or even...

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