July 2022
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Shades of blue: Bathroom Ideas for 2022
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 11 July 2022
For a few years now, whites and light colors have been in the spotlight. But the world is changing—and so does our tastes and preferences. In terms of picking out designs, patterns, and colors, trends are highly responsible for it. They ...
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What to Know About House Prices in Australia in 2022
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 08 July 2022
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia’s residential housing has passed the $10 trillion mark. From the beginning of 2022 up to March, the value of residential dwellings increased by $221.2 billion, bringing the tota...
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Tips on How to Beautify Your Rental Property
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 04 July 2022
Many times, blogs and articles only share tips that are suited for people who have their own house, while people who only rent homes are often forgotten. Renting is very common nowadays, especially because of the rise in mortgage payment...
June 2022
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Is it Smart to Invest in Property Now?
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 30 June 2022
Skyrocketing gas prices as a result of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, inflation rate rises interest rate increases – are just some of the biggest and most talked-about issues the world is facing right now. It's much easier to t...
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Simple Steps in Making Your Home Ready for The Next Season
Posted by Hillbrook Projects on 27 June 2022
After months of wearing layers of clothing, chilly days, and nights, you may want to change up the look of your home in time for the warmer months ahead. You don’t want your place to look gloomy, right? Plus, why would you waste that pe...
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The Importance of Having a Mortgage Strategy
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 23 June 2022
We've recently talked about the interest rate in the country - the hikes and the impact on the property market. Due to the current situation, gaining information and developing a strategy is imperative now more than ever. Borrowers kn...
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Interest Rates Hikes and its Impact on the Australian Property Market
Posted by Hillbrook Projects on 17 June 2022
What is an interest rate? An interest rate basically represents the cost of borrowing in banks. It is the percentage of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money (thebalance.com). Interest rates are crucial for they affect...
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Things to Know Before Renovating Your Home Facade
Posted by Hillbrook Projects on 16 June 2022
You’ve been probably saving up for months so renovations on your home can begin soon. But not so fast! Are you absolutely sure you’re ready for it? You don’t want to make mistakes especially because doing renovations are not cheap. Mor...
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Market Prediction: Melbourne House Prices to Fall by End of 2023
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 13 June 2022
How is this going to affect the property market? As the known factors that drove Melbourne to the growth throughout the property market boom lose their potency, industry observers are predicting faster declines and that by the ...
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5 Café and Restaurant Designs Trends this 2022
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 08 June 2022
Trends change every year because people’s preferences also change. One of the topics a lot of people find interesting, especially those who work in the industry and those that are interested in becoming a part of it, is trends. Café and ...
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What do buyers really look for in their homes in 2022?
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 06 June 2022
Over the past two years, the pandemic has not only taught us so much but has also changed the way we do our daily lives. The way we make decisions in our personal lives has also been a manifestation of the impact of the pandemic in many ...
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Renting vs. Buying: Which One Is More Suitable for You?
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 02 June 2022
Deciding on where to live is such a huge thing for anyone. First of all, there are so many factors you will need to consider. While many are choosing to buy property, how do you know if it's the best option for you at this very stage o...
May 2022
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Simple Living Room Ideas for Your Home
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 30 May 2022
It's such an enjoyable part of owning a home to pick out the furniture and elements that would bring out your personality. If you also have a vision of what you want your living room to look like, that could be very helpful because it ma...
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Melbourne Suburbs to Invest in 2022
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 25 May 2022
Apart from being known as one of the most livable cities in the world, Melbourne has grown into such an interesting city because of what it can offer. As one of Australia’s major cities, Melbourne in some cases even better than Sydney wh...
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Liberal vs Labor Housing Policies: What First Home Buyers Should Know
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 19 May 2022
Update: May 23,2022 First home buyers have saved a lot because of the payment schemes prepared by the government, especially during the pandemic. Because of the benefits of these schemes, there was a huge increase in the number of fir...
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Thinking of Buying A House? Here's What You Should Know
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 16 May 2022
People would come up with resolutions every year – these are normally things that they vow to do or change about themselves. I would always hear people talk about doing something more for their careers and somehow, they would end up cons...
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Just How Important are Returns and Yields to Property Investors?
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 13 May 2022
Are the latest figures on rents, yields, and growth/decline in Australia really that important for residential property investors? How are these considered? The short answer is, yes, they are in fact, important. However, these figures...
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Why Australians Are Moving to Regional Areas
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 10 May 2022
There has been a big change that has taken place over the past couple of years that involves Australians choosing to move to regional areas. According to a 2019 report from the Regional Australia Institute, over 400,000 people living in ...
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More Social Housing Development in Northwest Victoria Thanks to New Investment
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 04 May 2022
Every year, we are faced with different challenges. These challenges may lead to struggles that are difficult to find a solution to. For instance, someone who may be struggling with mental health issues due to poverty could possibly end ...
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Reasons Why It’s Hard to Buy Your First Home in Australia
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 02 May 2022
It’s everyone’s dream to find that perfect home for them. For newlyweds, owning their first home is a top priority – a place where two people can start a whole new chapter of their lives together. But it looks like this dream is going to...
April 2022
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Why More Should be Done for the Residential Property Investor Sector
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 27 April 2022
The federal budget was revealed last March 29th, 2022, which prioritized a few housing schemes to regulate the cost-of-living pressures Australians are facing today. The housing schemes include the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme which wa...
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How to Choose the Apartment for You
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 22 April 2022
Choosing the apartment that will suit your lifestyle is not as easy as it seems. There are so many things to consider and these factors should not be treated too lightly. After all, choosing the apartment for you is almost akin to choosi...
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More Efforts to Support First Time Homebuyers in Victoria
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 21 April 2022
The Australian Federal Elections that will take place on the 21st of May that will elect new members of the parliament is expected to affect interest rates in major cities weeks or months after. Not all cities are expected to see these e...
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Australian Trends in Building Materials
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 18 April 2022
With all the recent developments in design and construction, there will naturally be a need for changes when it comes to construction materials anywhere in the world. While there are materials that are used everywhere, the trends differ ...
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On the federal election and its possible impact on the house prices
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 15 April 2022
In 2019, the Australian federal election was held to elect members of the nation’s Parliament, and with this came the rising in house prices. But this year’s election may see a downturn since mortgage holders are expected to face interes...