Open Home Numbers Are Climbing: What This Means for Buyers & Sellers in the Illawarra

Spring has always been a highly popular season for property sellers in Australia. The warmer weather, blooming gardens, and fresh appeal make this time of year an ideal window to sell your home. But is it just about aesthetics, or is there something more? 

Renovating and upgrading residential properties is a powerful way to increase their market value, appeal to potential buyers or tenants, and enhance overall living quality. However, to maximise returns, homeowners and investors must focus on improvements that offer the greatest impact. Here’s how to successfully renovate and upgrade residential properties to potentially boost their value: 

Owning a rental property can be a lucrative investment, but maximising its value requires strategic planning and continuous management.

In a housing crisis, where the cost of living is high and affordable accommodation is scarce, alternative housing options such as tiny homes, manufactured homes, and granny flats are gaining significant interest. 

In the realm of residential renting, the dynamics of responsibility between
landlords and tenants often extend beyond the mere payment of rent. One
area where this is particularly evident is in the allocation of water usage
charges.

On February 6, 2024, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made a pivotal decision to maintain the cash rate at 4.35%, marking its first policy announcement of the year. This decision comes against a backdrop of gradually declining inflation, which eased to 4.1% in the December quarter, down from 5.4% in September​​.