The Reserve Bank of Australia has again held the cash rate at 0.25 per cent at its September meeting on Tuesday, which is a vote of confidence in the economy. While this should provide some support for the property market, other factors are leading to flat conditions heading into the … Read more
At Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary many of the new kangaroo and wallaby joeys are beginning to pop their heads out of their mother’s pouches to see the outside world. Unfortunately we can’t visit the Sanctuary to enjoy their cuteness, but we can learn a little about their early life from the experts. According to … Read more
Considering we’re spending more time than ever between the same four walls, you might be looking around at your home and dreaming of renovating. And while they say a change is as good as a holiday, renovating can be costly and inconvenient – especially if you have to move out of … Read more
As our community dealt with lockdowns in Victoria and New Zealand, and heard strong opinions from many that New South Wales should follow suit, the real estate market in Australia and New Zealand continued to march on in August. As has been the case for six months now, buyers continued … Read more
To live through a pandemic, Albert Camus wrote, is to be made to live as an exile. Lovers are parted from lovers, (grand)parents from children, families from their dead. And we are exiled from many things we enjoy: freedom of movement, the ability to eat out or swim at public pools … … Read more
After a long winter, I can’t think of an easier way to brighten my mood than by adding a few touches of spring to our home. Whether you prefer to go all out with decorating for the warmer months, or just add a few simple touches here and there, following … Read more
Back by popular demand, Ray White Frankston presents “The Wellness Project 2.0” to bring the community together to beat lock-down’s negative vibes! “The Wellness Project 2.0” is a FREE online 4 week program, beginning Monday the 14th of September, centered around all things health; physical and mental. Partnering with local … Read more
Despite the real estate “doom & gloom” stories the media continue to peddle, Ray White Frankston are defying the odds by embracing the virtual inspection, selling almost half a dozen homes “site unseen” on the Mornington Peninsula during Metropolitan Melbourne’s Stage 4 restrictions. Earlier this week, on Thursday the 10th … Read more
A home should be more than just somewhere to live. It should also be a retreat — a place in which you feel relaxed and nurtured. All too often, though, our houses slip into a more perfunctory role. Sometimes they even cause stress, confronting us with reminders of things to … Read more
Victoria’s peak real estate body is advising its members to “refuse to negotiate rent reductions” with tenants in COVID-19 hardship until the state government engages in “genuine consultation” with the industry. The hard-line stance comes after the government’s “roadmap for reopening” revealed physical inspections of Melbourne homes won’t be allowed … Read more