Blog: Tales from the Trenches
Termite Tales: The house that passed a building inspection
The agent’s building report said the house was fine. I had already been under it that morning. An independent inspection found seven points where termites were getting into the frame, and we walked away.
What Is a Vendor Advocate, and When Is One Worth It?
A vendor advocate is an independent adviser who works for the person selling a property, rather than for the selling agent. What they do, how they are paid, and when one is worth it.
Investing fundamentals for coastal WA in 2026 and beyond: 42 reasons to consider the Rockingham to Mandurah Coastal region
If you are exploring a Rockingham to Mandurah property investment because the price of Perth's western suburbs left you reeling, you are not alone. Rapid growth has pushed prices to levels similar...
The $330 million signal at Moruya: What the new Eurobodalla hospital means for the property market (Hospital Series Pt 3)
If you have been priced out of Wollongong, then looked at Nowra, and found that moving too, you have probably kept scrolling south toward the Moruya property market. A lot of buyers are. Keep...
Buying a home in Wollongong: what the market is really like, and how buyers get caught out
If you have started looking at homes, you might want to talk to a Wollongong buyer's agent. It often feels like the local market moves faster than you can. Many buyers find that securing a qualified...
10 Reasons We Love Mandurah for Investing and Lifestyle (And How to Capitalize)
Trying to find the perfect balance between an idyllic coastal lifestyle and a high-performing property investment can feel like chasing a mirage. You want the sun, the surf, and the relaxed...
The $780 Million Equation: Why the New Shellharbour Hospital is something you need to know about.
Shellharbour Property Investment: Ignore the Noise, Follow the Fundamentals Property investing in 2026 is full of noise. You see emotional headlines, hotspot claims, and endless debates about...
Nowra Hospital Expansion: Why This $438 Million Project is Your Regional Property Signal just 2 hrs south. (Hospital Series Pt 1)
Nowra Property Investment: The $438M Hospital Opportunity If you decided to buy south of Sydney lately and were shocked by prices in Wollongong, we do not blame you. We have been buying in the...
MARKET UPDATE MID 2025 – THE TIMES THEY ARE CHANGING
Market Update Mid 2025: The Shift Is Already Happening We have now had three rate cuts this year. The cash rate sits at 3.6 percent, the lowest level since April 2023. For someone with a $1 million...
THE SURPRISING TRUTH ABOUT INTEREST RATES, POPULATION GROWTH AND PROPERTY BOOMS
How Interest Rates and Population Trends Impacted Australia's Property Market Boom Interest rates played a key role in Australia’s property market boom, even as population growth slowed dramatically...
WHAT HAPPENED TO AUSTRALIA’S RENTAL PROPERTIES?
Australia Rental Properties: Market Challenges & Insights The market for Australia rental properties has become increasingly competitive, leaving many tenants struggling to secure homes. Last year,...
COVID, TOILET PAPER AND THE PROPERTY MARKET – MARCH BLOG
Property Market Insights: COVID, Toilet Paper & Real Estate Trends (NOTE: For the most current information, this blog post was updated in early April. Read the updated article here.) The property...