The decision to buy is a big one indeed, and no matter the time of year, there are certain things you’ll need to check off your list. Before you take the property plunge, put on your Buyers Goggles and keep the following in your peripheral: What...
There are many ‘big questions’ in real estate, but none more frequently asked than ‘when should I buy?’ And unfortunately for us, unlike the ‘what’s’ and the ‘how’s’, the ‘when’s’ are almost the trickiest of all to answer due to the unpredictable nature of market...
Whether you’re fresh out of your family home or opting for the flexibility that renting offers, bear the following hot tips in mind when you’re renting for the first time: Finding the one In a competitive rental market, it can be tempting to apply for all and...
Melbourne. A bevy of restaurants, markets, learning institutions, green spaces, bars, high streets, arts and culture experiences- and of course, cafes! It’s no wonder the ‘world’s most livable city’ is drawing crowds of buyers and renters alike. While different times of the year prove more...
If the raging success of home improvement programs like The Block, superstores Bunnings and Masters and websites like Pinterest are anything to go by, DIY has far from done its dash in the average Aussie home. What was once viewed as a laborious necessity has...
As any true green thumb will tell you, there’s more to gardening than grubby hands, sore knees and sunburnt shoulders. Not only can a home garden provide you with a bountiful (and cost-effective) supply of fresh fruit, vegies and herbs, even the smallest green space...
Home is where the heart is – or at least you think that’s where you left it, amongst the overflowing laundry baskets, unwashed dishes and cluttered cupboards. While most of us forgive our homes for their character flaws, first impressions are all too easily formed...
From exciting to exhausting, and all things in-between: moving home can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. It doesn’t take long for the thrill of the find to turn into dread of the packing and hauling that comes with it. Follow Infolio’s commandments of moving and...
When it comes to buying property, weighing in on the ol’ monetary situation needn’t be a deflating exercise. Talk to your buyer's agents as with a little planning and the right information, you’re already on your way to making a decision that works for you...
Despite what Kermit the Frog would have you believe, it’s pretty easy being green - with a little forward-thinking, Australian families can continue to reduce their impact on our environment every day. Here’s how to hop to it: Insulate, mate: With over half of your household...