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  • Rural

What’s driving the rise in farmland value?

Australia’s struggling farmers may appreciate this piece of good news: The median price of Australian farmland increased by 7.1 per cent in 2017, contributing to an average annual growth rate of more than 6.6 per cent since 1998. The median…

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  • Residential

Choosing a floor plan for your new build

Building your own house can be a lot of fun. Finally, you’ll be able to put all those childhood games of House to good use as you design the perfect home for you and your family. One of the most…

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  • Residential

Is a fixer-upper right for you?

‘Renovator’s delight’. ‘Unlimited opportunity’. There are certain catch phrases in real estate copy which mean the same thing: here’s a house that’s going to need some work. For some people, a property in dilapidated condition means nothing but hard work.…

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  • Residential
  • Rural

Going off grid – is it for you?

With soaring power bills affecting many Australian households, the idea of living “off the grid” holds a considerable appeal. But what does it really involve, and would it work for you? With advances in environmentally friendly technology, living off the…

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  • Residential

Is a second storey the solution for you?

It’s a common dilemma for the modern Australian family. The arrival of children has meant that your starter home is now bursting at the seams, but you’re attached to the area and don’t want to have to move. Extending the…

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  • Rural

Rural land: how to do the groundwork

If you’re buying rural land to operate as a farm or to support any agricultural enterprise, it’s important that you understand the climate and conditions of the land you’re buying. Some parts of Australia better support crops, whereas others are…

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  • Residential

The importance of catchment zones for investors

When you’re buying a property to rent out, your primary concern should be whether or not it will appeal to the right tenants. That means giving serious consideration to location, proximity to amenities, the size and condition of the property…

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  • Rural

Need to knows for a rural build

So you’re enthused about building your rural retreat. The land is purchased, perhaps an existing property has been demolished, and you have a blank slate on which to create your dream country oasis. Before you do carry out the build…

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  • Residential

The enduring charm of the Australian beach house

There’s nothing more Australian than the beach. Hundreds of miles of pristine sand surround our sun soaked island, and we like to make the most of us. Little wonder, then, that the beach house has been such an enduringly popular…

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