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This is where you will find lots of useful information to help you make the right choices for your family. Whether you want to buy a unit for yourself near the water, a family home that suits your lifestyle, sell your property or expand your property portfolio, we have tips, guides and market information that will make your search so much easier!
Domestic and international buyers and sellers will find plenty of useful information, along with market updates that we post every 6 weeks. From styling, renovating and preparing your property for sale to assessing the rental market, understanding the real estate cycles and managing your investment properties, whatever information will make your life easier, you will find it in the Doyle Spillane Blog!
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First Home Buyer Choice
Changes to the NSW property tax system will give first home buyers the choice between paying an annual property tax or stamp duty. The NSW Government has announced that first home buyers purchasing properties for up to $1.5 million will be able to choose to pay an annual property tax instead of stamp duty. The property tax will only be payable...
How the push to go green is reshaping commercial real estate
As more businesses adopt sustainability targets, they are increasingly focused on the environmental impact of the spaces they own and occupy. This is playing directly into the kinds of properties they are willing to buy and lease. Globally, the United Nations estimate real estate accounts for around 40% of the world’s energy consumption...
Hot cross bun caramel slice
Ingrediants 6 apple and cinnamon hot cross buns, split 2 x 397g cans sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup (175g) golden syrup 80g butter, chopped 20g butter, extra 100g dark chocolate, melted Assorted Easter eggs, to decorate Method Step 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 20cm (base measurement) square...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
Northern Beaches Floods
We understand how hard it might be on your business dealing with the effects and impact of the recent storm and flooding disaster. You might have seen that the NSW State Government has introduced the February and March 2022 Storm and Flood Recovery Small Business Grant and NSW Floods, February 2022 - Disaster Recovery...
Chantelle Sadlier in Latest News
How to turn unused nooks and crannies into storage spaces
While it’s true that most of us have more stuff than we really need, it’s also true that most homes that were built years ago were built when people didn’t have a need for as much storage as we do now. If you feel like your home doesn’t have enough storage space, this for you. Here are some of my favourite ways to...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
Do Buyers Come Out Better Or Worse In Off-Market Sales?
While new research reveals that properties sold off-market tend to fetch a lower price, a seller’s level of satisfaction could depend less on the bottom line and more on what they’re seeking from the selling process. A new report from PropTrack analysing sale prices for houses sold off-market has found that on average they sell for...
Chantelle Sadlier in Latest News
What Is The Difference Between Commercial And Residential Property?
The main difference between these two types of properties is that commercial properties are used primarily for business purposes and residential properties are used as homes. Consequently, commercial properties are more vulnerable to economic shocks than residential properties and are, therefore, considered higher-risk investments. The upside...
Chantelle Sadlier in Latest News
October Market Update with Matt Morley and Stephen Murace
Welcome to our October market update. With Covid restrictions easing this week, the team at Doyle Spillane are excited to be returning to live auctions and open home inspections. The health of our clients, staff and our community remains our top priority and we’ll be working under our Covid-19 safety plan, including...
Matt Morley in Latest News
COVID and Anxiety In Our Pets
For many of us, the last two years with the COVID pandemic has meant a lot of unknowns: lockdowns, restrictions, working from home, masks, homeschooling......the list goes on! With these continual changes, it is no surprise that there has been a rise in stress, depression and anxiety amongst everyday Australians. While we are often aware of...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
Property price hikes continue to slow, but annual growth at highest level in more than 30 years
Australia’s booming property market has reached record highs in the face of extended lockdowns and growing affordability constraints, resulting in the strongest annual growth in more than 30 years. Property values climbed more than 20 per cent over the past year nationally, marking the fastest annual growth seen since 1989, the...
Melanie Murace in Latest News
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