A couple of days ago Domain released a report revealing Sydney’s top ‘liveable’ suburbs. If you visit their website, you’ll be met with a whole range of articles that have been inspired by the study authored by Tract Consultants and Deloitte Access Economics. Gathering data from sources such as the ABS to determine what indicators …

I like to think I’m a fairly positive person, so what I say next might contradict that. Owning a home is not a walk in a park. Scrap that – being a self-sufficient adult is not a walk in the park. I know that when you turn on the TV or walk down to Westfield, …

Think you need to have a huge budget to make your home look spick and span? Here are 10 easy, cost-effective ways to get your prospective buyers making offers.  Under $200 Hot tip #1: Get pruning First impressions count, and the façade of your home is where it’ll all begin. Which is why it pays …

Hey there little nugget. You’re not so little now, and you’ve probably gone on to achieve quite a bit in your mere 20 years on this planet. Needless to say, I’m pretty proud of the young woman you’ve become. But I understand that tacking a zero on to the end of your age can be …

No one wants to be the Eeyore that focuses on those unfortunate events that could happen to your brand new home. But if you’ve bought a home in Sydney, here’s a hard truth to swallow: you can’t keep pretending your home exists in a magical, protected pocket of Sydney like the Starks did. And you …

I know what you’re thinking – “Don’t you have to be earning six figures to be able to afford to buy a house in Sydney? Not everyone is a hot-shot lawyer, Andrew! I’m as middle class as the next Opal Card-wielding professional!” And to that I say, yes, it’s true that CoreLogic RP Data reported …

Bingo! Inner west Sydney is one of the most character-filled areas of Sydney. Along with its rich multiculturalism, history, spirit, and plenty of good restaurants and pubs, the inner west is a community of cosmopolitan professionals, young adults and maturing families alike. But what’s it really like to live there? Here we take a broad …

Welcome to part 2 of our Eye on Sydney series! This week we’re looking at Sydney’s garden district, the North Shore. A prestigious, historic and naturally beautiful area that’s just minutes from the CBD, it’s no surprise that Sydney’s North Shore has a median house price that continues to surpass the surrounding districts. Its schools …

You’ve found the home of your dreams, and you’re ready to march right on over to your real estate agent and make the best offer you’ve got. The hunt for buying a home in Sydney is over – hallelujah! There are just a few admin tasks to tick off your list before you sign on …