New rules to protect kids in high-rises

Apartments and multi-storey homes are about to get a little safer for children thanks to a rule change around windows in new buildings. The Australian Building Codes Board has ruled that all windows in new homes and apartments that are more than two metres off the ground must be either fitted with window locks that [...]

NSW housing pushes ahead while other markets remain soft

  The preliminary capital city dwelling value index result for December was -0.2% (s.a.) following an upwardly revised +0.4% rise in dwelling values in November (was +0.1%). Revised regional house values for November increased from +0.3% to +0.5%. Sydney housing has been the nation’s best performer with dwelling values up 0.4% in December and by [...]

Vet pleads for landlords to allow pets

Brisbane vet Michael O’Donoghue has seen too many people have to give up, or put down, their pets because they could not find a rental property that welcomed animals. "It’s very heart-breaking, people euthanising their beloved pet because they can’t find accommodation," he said. The People and Pets veterinarian is pushing for more pet-friendly rental [...]

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December Rate Cut 50/50 Probability

Economists are divided on whether borrowers will get a second interest rate cut in as many months on Tuesday. Seven of the 14 economists surveyed by AAP say the RBA will cut the cash rate to 4.25 per cent from 4.5 per cent on December 6. On Melbourne Cup day, the Reserve Bank of Australia [...]

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5 More Tips for Going Green at Work

We’re on a roll with environmentally-friendly work tips and here are five more great ideas if you have the ear of the boss. 1. Cleaning Products Whether you’re using an independent cleaning person or the building management has staff in place, now is the time to switch cleaning products to greener versions to drastically reduce [...]

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Tips for young investors

What do you do if you are young and thinking about investing in property? A 19-year-old I know has plans to save up to buy his first property, and mentioned that he’s not too sure where to start. Should he do a property course, he wondered? And how do you know where is a good [...]

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Merry Christmas

  With the festive season fast approaching and the Christmas decorations popping up everywhere I would like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous 2012. Our offices in Lennox Head and Bangalow will be open until Friday 23 December 2011.  After the Christmas break we will reopen on Tuesday 3 [...]

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My Trip to Cambodia

As some of you may know, if you have been checking out the blog and my Facebook page, I have just recently returned from my annual pilgrimage to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Although a very challenging 10 days, it is always a moving experience for me. When I return to the beautiful coastal village of [...]

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Rental Property of the Week – 96 Byron Street Bangalow

Brand New House in the village This brand new village home has 3 bedrooms plus a study, all of these have built ins. There are 2 bathrooms, modern open plan kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher . The property is a stone’s throw to the village and restaurants. Would suit professional couple, retirees or home [...]

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Property of the Week – 25 Federation Drive Eltham

This is an opportunity for the Home Renovator! Motivated vendors are ready to meet the market!This is a “real” opportunity to purchase a well built, solid family home in Eltham. The property has scope to add your own touches or to be renovated to maximise its value and potential, but it is quite simply a [...]

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Loan pre-approvals popular for primed first timers

House hunters who are pre-approved plan for a happier New Year Future first homebuyers considering making their property move in the New Year have strong awareness of the importance of seeking loan pre-approval before house hunting, based on insights from national mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice. A Mortgage Choice survey of first homebuyers looking to purchase [...]

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Save You and Your Boss Money: 5 Tips for Going Green at Work

Last week we talked about being green on the cheap, and this week we thought we would focus on the work place.  Here are 5 ways to give your office a green tinge – and some might even save the boss some money.  Here goes: 1. Bring your lunch Pack your lunch in reusable containers. [...]

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LENNOX HEAD BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNER

It was very exciting for Lois Buckett Real Estate to recieve the Lennox Head Chamber of Conmmerce  Business Award for Professional Services 2011. Here are Yonika Mantel and Karen Stone accepting the award on behalf of Lois who has been away in Cambodia supporting the orphanage at the New Hope Community in Siem Reap.  HERE IS WHAT [...]

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‘Tis the season to manage your mortgage

Top tips to saving more this Christmas As households prepare their budgets for festive season shopping splurges, now is an ideal time to unwrap the financial strategies that help borrowers gain greater control over their home loan situation, according to Australia’s largest independently-owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice. Company spokesperson Kristy Sheppard said, “Ensure Christmas costs [...]

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10 Free ways to go Green

Well here are the next five tips to help you go green without breaking the bank.6. Green Kris KringleWe’ve all heard of Kris Kringle – the holiday season group gift exchange game with a maximum limit on how much you can spend per gift ($5, $10, etc.). For Green Kris Kringle, instead of a monetary [...]

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Big ideas for very small spaces

Smart design may challenge our love of huge houses. Australians should be embarrassed about their obsession with size, according to Melbourne architect and campaigner for sustainable urban design Stuart Harrison. It’s not how big a home is that’s important; it’s what you can do with it, he says. Harrison, who co-hosts 3RRR’s The Architects, has [...]

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Learn the golden rules for buyers

Consider these tips when looking for property in a depressed market. Purchasing an investment property when the market is down can be extremely profitable. But you still have to make sure you’re getting a good deal in a buyers’ market – and wise investors won’t be so blinded by the chance of a ”bargain” that [...]

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Superannuation tax rule eased to allow upgrades to property

INVESTORS will be allowed to improve properties in their self-managed superannuation funds, following a tax office move to abolish a ruling that banned the practice when money had been borrowed to buy the property. Investors have always been allowed to maintain their properties, but they were banned from changing them because it would negate the [...]

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