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Updates on New Fees for Building Practitioners in Victoria

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 16 February 2022

The Master Builders Victoria posted a recent announcement made on February 11 on their website regarding the fees that building practitioners would need to take note of. The new fees structure would include both new registrations and ren...

Investing in Property: What are its Pros and Cons?

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 10 February 2022

Investing in something should always be carefully planned. For instance, if you want to invest in property, you need to educate yourself about it. Educating yourself about what you are getting yourself into will help lower the risks invo...

Kitchen Trends You Can Try This Year

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 07 February 2022

A lot has changed over the years especially when it comes to how people want their homes to look. Because the central point of any house is the kitchen, owners always make it a point to spend more time planning and remodeling it. Now tha...

Lifestyle Changes: What Property Investing is Like in 2022

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 04 February 2022

So much has changed these past couple of years. Accessibility of the things we used to enjoy is not as easy to achieve anymore if we compare it from the pre-pandemic years. And the change isn't just about the way we live our lives. It's ...

Exciting New Trends in Building and Construction Industry in Australia

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 31 January 2022

Every year, industries face different challenges and welcome innovations. One of the most prominent innovations is advanced artificial intelligence, which many industries have deemed to be incredibly helpful in their workplaces. As for t...

Tiny Homes: A New Way of Living

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 28 January 2022

One tiny addition in alternative lifestyle has made such a huge impact in one of the biggest crises Australia is currently facing—homelessness. Homelessness has been caused by so many factors, one of which is the rising cost of residenti...

Downsizing With a Pet: Tips for a Smooth and Stress-Free Move

Posted by Jessica Brody on 28 January 2022

Everyone knows that moving is stressful, but moving can be hard on our pets as well. Dogs and cats thrive on routine and familiarity. When you uproot your life to move somewhere new, your furry friends might have a tough time transitioni...

Home Improvements that Would Least Likely Add Value to Your Property

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 25 January 2022

After buying your very first home, the next thing on your priority list is to make it look as close to your desired look and feel. Ever since the pandemic, our homes became more than just a place to come home to after a long day. It’s al...

Remodeling vs. Renovating vs. Rehabbing

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 20 January 2022

[updated December 20th, 2023] Home projects are very exciting endeavours that a lot of homeowners and potential ones look forward to. These projects can upgrade the overall look of their place when done correctly. However, knowing the...

Why Most First Time Property Developers Fail

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 13 January 2022

These days, everybody wants to become a property developer. With interest rates declining, investors are getting their cash out of the bank and seeking comfort in real estate - Real estate development to be specific. Here are my thou...

What is next for homebuyers this 2022?

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 10 January 2022

Many Australians have made it a point to include in their new year’s resolution to buy property. They have set their sights on that huge leap and enter the market by making such a huge investment. As part of the market, we agree that pro...

Interior Trends Perfect for the Very Organized Person

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 29 December 2021

Just like good days and bad days, trends are never permanent. They change from time to time. While others are not really into following the trends, some actually find that it’s a “must” to keep up with the ever-changing times. People are...

On the Victorian Job Growth as Victorian Economy Recovers

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 24 December 2021

Events of last year changed our lives drastically and we had to adjust to new a normal way of living. Jobs have been lost – some had to find more Fortunately, it didn’t exactly take too long to start anew, highlighting the resiliency of ...

Best Household Items to Invest In

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 14 December 2021

After purchasing the house of your dreams, the next thing to do is to buy all the stuff that you will need in your new home. Wouldn’t it be such an amazing thing to see a functioning home filled with household items and at the same time,...

Reasons why you should consider investing in real estate right now

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 06 December 2021

The pandemic caused by the coronavirus pushed various economies around the world into a decline and even into a period of recession. The devastating effects of this novel virus are enough for so many countries, including emerging and dev...

Social Housing and Housing Affordability

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 02 December 2021

There has been an ongoing problem in so many countries when it comes to housing. Not everyone gets the chance to live normally with a roof over their heads – most especially low-income earners. In Australia, rough sleeping has become a c...

Choosing the Right Colours in Your Home and Why It Matters

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 26 November 2021

Colour is such an important element in art. The way colors bring something to life is such a satisfying experience for us as human beings. Like creating art, creating your own space is more than just the little details to make it appeali...

New listings in Melbourne Increase Post-lockdown

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 17 November 2021

Many parts of the city are enjoying strong demand for real estate and despite really expensive prices, homes are selling like crazy. Melbourne, in particular, is experiencing booming real estate due in part to frustrated buyers and selle...

How to Have a Bigger Space in Five Simple Steps

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 10 November 2021

Having your own personal space has become so important for everyone especially after what has transpired over the year. Not just a space, but big enough for so many things. There’s just something satisfying when you have enough room for ...

What’s up with the increasing demand in first home purchases?

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 05 November 2021

Everything has become increasingly uncertain during the past several months due to so many factors, mainly the impact of the pandemic on our society and the economy. But it looks like there’s no stopping first-time homebuyers to get thei...

Property Prices Continue to Soar in Australia: How Does this Impact Investment?

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 27 October 2021

In many Australian capitals, new reports show that rental yields have dropped. It is widely predicted that this is the result of booming house prices which have been clipping profits from rent. This also has caused a lot of investors to ...

Five Ways to Have an Eco-Friendly Home

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 18 October 2021

There’s never been a perfect time than now to make changes in our life. Last year, nobody saw the pandemic coming and the impact that it has on every single one of us can still be felt even to this day. Even after the pandemic is over, n...

Support for the Construction Industry Continues and for Training Providers Across Victoria

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 08 October 2021

Many businesses in Australia have been in limbo for the past several months due to the devastating effects of the COVID-19 virus. Ever since the pandemic hit, we have had to change the way things work including how much freedom we could ...

The Great Australian Dream: Best Suburbs in Victoria to Invest In

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 06 October 2021

Australia has been known to be one of the most livable countries in the world. Employment is also vast that immigrants from different parts of the world continue to flock despite the challenge to get that working visa and to meet the cri...

How the Pandemic Changed the Australian Property Market

Posted by Tristan Angelini on 01 October 2021

Just recently, CoreLogic released statistics showing that Australian house prices are “growing at their fastest pace annually since 1989”. Right now, is arguably a good time to invest and sell. So many investors are getting excited about...