The Mix

The benefits of emotional detachment

If you’re worried about vendors blaming you for their unrealistic price expectations, you need to read this article. ‘The sooner they yell, the sooner they sell’ might powerful lesson to learn. More…

Single and buying with friends

New research shows young Australians are more eager than ever to get on the property ladder. With inflation, interest rate rises, and the cost of living getting worse, the compromises they are willing to make will surprise you. More…

NZ prices fall for 10th consecutive month

New Zealand property values fell 0.3 per cent over January, continuing a downward trend that’s lasted 10 months. More…

Australian home price declines slow in January

Property prices across the country have continued to fall in January, however, the rate of decline is starting to slow down according to new data. More…

Aussie auction activity jumps 180%

A total of 706 homes were up for grabs at auction over the last full week of January, marking the return of sales activity for 2023. More…

Now is a good time to buy, if you don’t follow the property herd

The huge property price growth seen over the past two years may have softened in some areas, but investors be warned: if you are waiting for values to fall substantially before you buy, there’s still plenty of growth to happen in 2023. More…

Judge brushes off house painter’s one-star Google review

A NSW judge has ruled that a house painter who sued a former customer over a one-star Google review failed to satisfy a new serious harm test that is required to bring a defamation claim. More…