The cost of constructing a new building in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane is comparable, so why is there such a dramatic difference in the price of apartments? By mandating minimum…
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The majority of Australians believe solar power-equipped homes are more valuable than those relying on traditional means of electricity. New research from realestate.com.au and Origin Energy found that 85% of…
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When selling your home, getting the best result comes down to two things: how much you spend on the sale, and how much you make. Here at Hicks Real Estate,…
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MORE than one million Australians are now embracing negative gearing to the tune of an $8 billion annual tax break. But according to new research by the Australia Institute think…
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9 ways to have a stress free auction day. A successful house auction doesn’t necessarily mean that the hammer drops on a bid worth twice as much as the reserve.…
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You might have heard the news stories recently about superannuation pro Jeremy Cooper saying $1 million isn’t enough for a comfortable retirement. Whether or not his calculations were valid is…
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Is your investment property performing as well as it should? Are you charging the right rent? Do you have problems keeping long-term tenants? Are you spending too much or too…
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Renovating or adding features are usually a good way of boosting a home’s appeal to potential buyers – but does installing eco-friendly upgrades make a difference? Considering the amount of…
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Have you thought about what you might be able to get for your home, or dreamt of the possible opportunities that could open up if you released the funds tied…
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Think twice before buying that CBD unit. High-rise CBD apartments used to seem like such a sure-fire investment option. Rents were huge, maintenance was low, and vacancies were rare. But…
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