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Talking Property
The market in your city – now and next year
Carolyn Boyd After the pre-Christmas sales rush, it's a mixed-bag expected for 2014.
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Vendor rush good news for buyers
Carolyn Boyd A surge in the number of properties up for auction and a slight cooling of clearance rates could tip the balance to bidders this weekend.
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Deck the streets with tinsel – and red tape
Carolyn Boyd Some councils require at least eight weeks notice for a street closure, even for a community Christmas party.
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It's written on the walls
Carolyn Boyd When we sent our oldest child to his brand new school in his full uniform last month on dress-up day, we decided something had to give.
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Signs of more new homes on the way
Carolyn Boyd A long-awaited pick-up in the home building sector might finally be happening – albeit in a small way and confined to specific regions, mostly Perth, regional Western Australia and parts of NSW.
Uninsured could take years to recover
Carolyn Boyd A high proportion of households are not covered for loss.
Time to broaden your options?
Carolyn Boyd There is a world out there where the median house price isn't nearly $700,000.
Spring brings out the scammers
Carolyn Boyd From roof repairers to tree loppers, householders are being warned not to be taken for a ride.
Have room, will let
Tanya Ryan-Segger and Carolyn Boyd Got a spare room you want to rent out? If you can get past the hurdles of council, strata and the tax man, it could prove a lucrative move.
Talking Property
Auction numbers to soar
Carolyn Boyd After the October long weekend there will be a surge in properties selling via auction.
Post-Election Test for Market
Carolyn Boyd It will be the second-biggest auction day of the year so far.
Investors warned not to follow the herd
Carolyn Boyd Is there really such a thing as a hotspot? Or is the hotspot just a place where investors get their fingers burnt?
Budgeting just got easier
Carolyn Boyd A tech revolution is taking place that could completely change the way you manage your money.
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Fibro a surprise energy hero
Carolyn Boyd Retrofitted '60s home could change the way we think about our houses.
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Historic reprieve for borrowers
Carolyn Boyd Standard variable rates headed for 1960s levels.
Styling for sale – on a budget
Carolyn Boyd Paying attention to the small details can make all the difference.
Thrifty design ontrend - mostly
Carolyn Boyd Some household trends should come with a warning. Take upcycling – giving old items a new lease of life in sometimes unexpected ways.
