We have some great post graduates making their way into the world. Striving with confidence, enthusiasm and motivation, what are the most popular suburbs for these young processionals? We have summarised five very popular suburbs. The Melbourne CBD provides these young professionals with great work opportunities and an active lifestyle. Here are a list of the most popular suburbs in...
Which suburb in Melbourne is the oldest and youngest? Melbourne still remains a young city in comparison to the world. It has now grown to a population of 4.9 million people. Which suburb in Melbourne is the oldest and youngest? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistic's census report, Melbourne is projected to overtake Sydney as Australia's biggest city by 2030. However Melbourne's population...
Melbourne is a highly desirable place to live. In fact it has been ranked the best place in the world by Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) from 2011-2018. Many inner city suburbs have contributed to Melbourne's culture, environment and stability. So what are the most populated suburbs? Melbournians love their city and have little desire to live to far away from it. As the land scarcity increases...
Amenities is a silent achiever when buying property. This is relevant if buying to occupy or invest. In this article, we take the opportunity to highlight how amenities should never be overlooked when sourcing the right investment property. It is widely known that the further we live from Melbourne (or any city for that matter), the fewer amenities become available. The closer we are to the inner cities...
Property trends occur as they do in clothing wear. Many designs trend indefinitely, while some come and go. One area of the house that takes a lot of attention are kitchens... What is currently trending in kitchens? We have summarised some of the growing trends that are occurring within our kitchen. Kitchen island bench - Looking at most of the trends, this is the most common. Most of you would know,...
Spiral staircases are becoming more popular to your normal traditional staircase. They are becoming a modern display feature to a large double storey family home. Today spiral staircases are known for being space-efficient as well as magnificently beautiful and even majestic. As family needs and tastes change, we are seeing common feedback to the stunning look of a spiral staircase bringing the home to...
Once our families grow up to be financially independent and raise their own families, you may realise at one point that your family residence is now quite big. Many people look to extract money from their home by downsizing. This can be quite an exciting time, but also quite daunting. What ever the basis behind downsizing your home, there are a few things that should be considered. What to consider when...
Balcony garden ideas. The love of a balcony view has increased dramatically over the years. Buyers are falling in love with the idea of having a city view or park/river view. Many have also appreciated the view of the suburb and streets below. A balcony can be a great place to dine, relax and entertain. Here are some balcony garden ideas that may improve your enjoyment out on the balcony. Vertical...
In talking to friends, family and clients, Australians have an emotional attachment to appreciating outdoor living. We all love the thought of enjoying warm summer evenings entertaining in our internal open floor plans entering into our outdoor courtyard. Indoor and outdoor living seems to be in Australian's DNA. This leaves us with an important question... Why should homeowners and sellers bother with...
Living in rural country can be quite peaceful and quiet. A relaxing lifestyle indeed. If you want to buy a regional property, here is a list of a few common things you should look out for: Land Covenants:- When buying regional property, it is important to read the terms and conditions. In purchasing a block of land that was subdivided will often be subject to a number of land covenants. These terms and...