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It’s almost Summer …

As we move towards the end of 2016, a new report shows momentum building in the housing market; we look at selling your home at this time of the year; and tips for first home buyers wanting to break into the market…

Market gaining momentum

Momentum in the housing market seems to have regained pace in recent months, according to new research released this week by NAB.

The Spring Edition of NAB’s quarterly Housing Market Report shows a sharp rise in 6-month annualised growth in home prices and looks at the drivers behind the increased interest...

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Tips for a successful Christmas home sale

The Christmas holiday season can be a hectic time to sell your house, but there are distinct advantages in marketing your property during this time. After all, it's a chance to show your home adorned with decorations and a feeling of cheer.

If your home is on the market over Christmas, keep the following tips in mind...

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How long does it take to build a new home?

Residential building completions have now been steadily rising for almost five years, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

The figures show that the completions have picked up 8.3 per cent over the year, together with some stats on the length of time it takes to build different homes...

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Buy where you can

Can’t find the home you want at a price you can afford? It’s a common thread of conversation, but there are ways around the dilemma.

Research recently showed that two in five first home buyers who purchased within the last two years have admitted they couldn’t buy where they wanted.

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Squeaky floorboards be gone

It’s currently fashionable to replace traditional carpeted floors with polished wooden flooring, but after years of expansion and contraction floorboards can be prone to creaking. It not only drives the family crazy, but could also drive potential buyers away if your house is on the market.

To get rid of squeaks, try pouring some talcum powder, cornstarch or powdered graphite between the floorboards that are rubbing together. If this doesn’t work, have a professional take a look for possible structural problems.

Shall we take the Leer today?

Ideally, our homes will reflect our passions and personalities, so it’s not surprising that actor John Travolta’s house resembles an airport more than a regular Hollywood mansion.

A lifelong aircraft enthusiast and qualified pilot, Travolta bought into a residential airpark in Florida where he can house his five planes, together with a 16-car garage and two runways leading directly to his front door.

Travolta has been a Qantas ‘ambassador-at-large’ since 2002 and keeps his personal Qantas Boeing 707 in the yard of his Florida home.

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