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Keeping Your Home Safe: A Guide to Smoke Alarms
As the seasons change and daylight savings time comes to an end, it's essential to prioritise the safety of our homes. One critical aspect of home safety that often goes overlooked is the functionality of our smoke alarms. These small devices can make a huge difference in protecting our loved ones and property in the event of a fire. In this...
Head above Water - 24 Hour Swimathon
Next month, the Head Above Water 24-Hour Swimathon returns to Collaroy Rockpool for the sixth year, after raising over $650,000 from 2019 to 2023 for mental fitness and suicide prevention programs across the Northern Beaches and throughout Australia. Head Above Water was founded by Collaroy Plateau local Andrew ‘Wardy’ Ward and a...
Distressed property sales are falling across Australia, despite cost pressures
The number of people putting their homes on the market because they can’t afford their mortgage repayments is actually falling, despite cost pressures from rising interest rates and inflation, the latest data reveals. The surprise figures, contained in a Domain report that charted the numbers of distressed listings in each capital city...
Maddy Sheekey in Latest News
Interest rates may have peaked: what it means for property
A growing number of economists say the next move on interest rates will be down after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates unchanged for a second straight month. The predictions come as buyers and sellers gear up for the traditionally busy spring selling season, with a renewed sense of certainty expected to support activity &ndash...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
Reprieve for mortgage holders as RBA leaves interest rates on hold
In a welcome move for mortgage holders, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to leave interest rates unchanged in its recent announcement. This decision comes as a relief for homeowners and property investors who have been closely monitoring the interest rate environment. In this blog post, we will explore the implications of the...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
Changes to First Home Buyer Support: What You Need to Know
As the real estate market continues to evolve, it's crucial for first home buyers to stay informed about the latest updates and changes. From 1 July 2023, the transfer duty exemption threshold for new and existing home purchases by eligible first home buyers will increase from $650,000 to $800,000, and the concessional rate will...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
Australia's Recent Interest Rate Rise: Implications and Insights for Borrowers and Households
At Doyle Spillane Real Estate, we understand the significance of staying informed about developments that can impact your financial plans. Today, we bring you essential insights on the recent interest rate rise announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). With the cash rate reaching its highest level in 11 years, it is crucial for individuals...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
The one thing you should do before going house hunting this year
You wouldn’t go shopping without your wallet, and by the same token, you shouldn’t go house hunting without knowing what you can afford to buy. That’s the message from expert property buyers to house hunters trying to buy a home while the market transitions from a downturn to a recovery – conditions we’ve seen...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
How the latest official interest rate rise may affect the Australian property market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has just announced a rise in the official interest rate to 3.85 per cent, as part of its effort to contain inflation and ensure sustainable economic growth. What does this mean for the property market, and how should buyers, sellers, and investors respond to this change? Let's explore some of the...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
I’m on a fixed rate that’s ending soon, what should I do?
If you’re among the borrowers who locked in a fixed-rate loan when rates were at record lows, then you’re in a more fortunate position than most other home owners with a mortgage. Those who opted for a variable rate loan have seen their repayments climb over the past year, with the Reserve Bank hiking the cash rate target at every...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
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