Whether the Australian Real Estate Market is in a recession or a correction is a difficult question to answer emphatically, but firstly, the difference between the 2 terms is significant. A Recession is defined as: A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that goes on for more than a few months. It is [...]
Firstly, who IS Harry Dent? Harry Dent is a US Expert/Speaker who, these days, tracks real estate trends across the world. He visited Australia in March 2018, on a promotion tour for his recently published book, and stated “I do think real estate in Australia is going to go down 20-30-40-50%, depending on the city.” [...]
Wikipedia defines Home Automation as follows: "Home automation or domotics is building automation for a home, called a smart home or smart house. A home automation system will control lighting, climate, entertainment systems, and appliances. It may also include home security such as access control and alarm systems." Technology is developing faster than most people can keep up with. Home Automation is [...]
The successful business owner appears to have it all. In the garage is the latest high-powered luxury sports car; in the marina is your luxury yacht; in the airport hangar is your own private jet …… so, what’s next to symbolise status? Richard Branson nailed it when he bought his own island! Not just a [...]
When we furnish small spaces, we look for pieces of stylish furniture which will suit multiple functions. These might include a desk incorporated into a bed space in a child’s bedroom or a bed which folds up into the wall in a guest room. Some key features we look for are: Style – We [...]
Since the development of The Smarter Small Home ™ by Brett Blacklow & Kevin Doodney in 2009, which focused on the combination of a small lot, smart small home, smart choice of materials and an efficient construction method, there has been increasing interest in constructing more homes with similar features and functionality as well as [...]
Have you ever known someone who has moved into a brand new home, only to discover there is not enough storage? Undoubtedly, no one wants to have a home that is simply cupboard after cupboard after cupboard, but neither does anyone want a home filled with clutter. Grandma used to say, “A place for everything, [...]
With the ever increasing population in most metropolitan centres, the traffic congestion also continues to increase. The question remains, will the number of cars on the roads continue to increase in the future or will viable alternatives be introduced, either by legislation, by convenience or by necessity. The introduction of share-ride companies has led to [...]
In 2017, Melbourne was named the most liveable city by The Economist. This was the seventh year running!! It was particularly noteworthy as there was an increase in global liveability for the first time in ten years. So what does it mean to be The Most Liveable City? CRITERIA FOR THE [...]
Property development means lots of things to different people. This article will consider a wide range of aspects of property development from a very superficial property makeover through to complete home renovations through to splitter blocks and small subdivisions and residential developments, right through to large commercial developments. Firstly, looking at an uplift strategy as [...]