Was The Block a good buy?

The Block wrapped up over the weekend for another season. As is almost becoming the norm with the series the renovated properties sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars above reserve. But are they worth it? Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this season was the...

Smashing the great housing (and avocado) myth

Smashing of keyboards was almost deafening in the wake of Australian columnist Bernard Salt’s jibe that millennials were unable to afford a house because they were spending so much on luxuries like eating out; namely, spending too much on the humble smashed avocado on...

Who Helps Vendors Get the Best Result?

Vendors confused about which agent to select are turning to comparison websites to find well-regarded agents. But there is already a service which does this and much more for the vendor at no extra charge: Vendor Advocacy.   Choosing a service in a crowded market...

What Renters Can Do To Buy Their First Home

Many renters wanting to buy their first property are constantly faced with media coverage decrying the difficulties of entering the market. The good news is that it actually is still very possible for renters to purchase property and enter the market. The key to...