The Highlands is renowned for the grace and splendour of the private and public gardens in our midst and Tulip Time is a great celebration of those amazing outdoor spaces. But can you guess how much a garden can add to the value of your home? A new report has found what many of you
I know it’s early. The decorations aren’t in store but already I can feel the pressure starting to build. The looming deadline that is Christmas. No matter your religious beliefs Christmas has come to represent the date when everything must be done: at work, in life and definitely in property – just ask any builder!
Some say real estate agents are like Introduction Agencies for the property industry, seeking ‘candidates’ of buyers and vendors and then endeavouring to match the two to make a perfect match. In some respects that’s true, but a good agent will be doing much more than sitting in the office waiting for the right buyer
At this time of year the attention of the nation turns to the races and debate emerges about our great love of a bet. In a country where we’re prepared to bet on two flies climbing up a wall should you consider real estate a ‘safe bet’? (read more) I believe strongly in the integrity
As the focus of our media turns to turns the events at the G20 in Brisbane I think it is a great demonstration of the delicate nuances but also the power and results that can be achieved through good negotiation. Obviously at the G20 they’re negotiating to identify common platforms on major world issues like
What does the Christmas season really mean for real estate? Yes is means the focus turns to cricket, the beach and backyard barbeques but I believe it can also deliver fantastic results for those prepared to stay in the game. In my Property Press column back in October I talked about the stress associated with
Have you noticed how fast the tide of commentary can change when it comes to property? In October it was ‘bumper’ but now just a few weeks later the predictions are focusing on gloom rather than boom. Can it really turn around that quickly? (read more) No. I don’t think it can and especially not
IT IS not often charity fund-raisers outperform expectations, but a recent event raised twice as much as expected. The Girls’ Night Sin event at Elouera Surf Life Saving Club last month was such a success that organiser Fionne McKillop of McKillop Financial Planning plans to make it even bigger and better next year. Ms McKillop
When you’re looking at the value of a property the obvious things to look at are land and house size, quality of the block, quality of the house. They are the simple things to put a dollar figure to, but one of the biggest drawcards for people looking to move to the Highlands is harder
It might be considered old fashioned but I consider it polite to open doors for people. It’s a small act of good manners that I believe can make a big difference. I’m also pleased to say that our team of property managers and sales agents aim to open the door to every possibility on behalf