Real Estate – Savings Room

Turbo-charge your property value and home sale for under $1k with these fast hacks

Featured, Latest, Real Estate / By Penina Petersen

Australian home prices recently experienced one of Australia’s worst property downturns in generations. But there’s good news. Home prices may have found some solid ground. The real estate industry is experiencing a revival in auction demand. New data shows buyers are increasing, compared to the same time last year. The …

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How To Save Money On The Biggest Ticket Items

Car Tips, Real Estate, Save Money / By Penina Petersen

Over the course of a lifetime we make some big purchases. From cars to holidays, we spend too much. Here are some money saving tips you can use for saving on three of the biggest ticket items. Car Image Source Buying a car is exciting but it can be expensive. …

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Credit Repair: The Option We Wish We Knew We Had

Credit & Debt, Hacks, Investment, Latest, Mortgages & Loans, Real Estate, Save Money / By Penina Petersen

Imagine This Imagine if you lost everything you knew, loved and took for granted. Your friends. Your mum’s trifle. The best coffee in town. A market fresh tomato. Live music on a Sunday afternoon. Shopping for shoes. Fresh seafood. The ocean… Well… This is what happened to me. How We Buried A Life & Dug Up …

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How to buy your own dream island

Holiday, Latest, LIFESTYLE, Mind, Real Estate / By Penina Petersen

My hubby Richard and I share a dream. It’s a simple idea and one that takes us away from the grind of dishes, kid-wrangling and shoving laundry loads on. If you need inspiration, you’re going to love this story. It’s creativity, bliss, happiness and friendship all wrapped up in one …

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Australia’s Own Big Friendly Giant (BFG) Has Arrived

Hacks, Investment, Real Estate / By Penina Petersen

If you’re a mum like me, it’s likely you’ve seen the movie BFG – Big Friendly Giant. It tells the tale of an orphaned girl who is plucked from her predicament and taken on a journey to the giant’s homeland. Together the girl and the giant battle other giants. But …

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50 quick tips for preparing your property for sale

Investment, Real Estate / By Penina Petersen

You wouldn’t turn up for a job interview in track pants and messy hair would you? The same goes for selling a house. You need to give your house the best possible chance at getting top dollar and it is important to spend the time researching how to maximize your …

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5 smart tips for the first-time home buyer

Investment, Mortgages & Loans, Real Estate / By Penina Petersen

Buying your first home is a great moment in life. No more dealing with landlords, hiding your pet in the shed or wondering if you’re going to get your bond back. Taking the plunge can be daunting for the first-time buyer, so here are a few fast tips for making …

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5 things to know before buying an investment property

Investment, Make Money, Real Estate / By Penina Petersen

There are a lot of people who’ll tell you that having investment properties is a smart use of money and can create an extremely efficient secondary income stream. However, anyone looking to buy an investment property has to be willing to do their due diligence during the investigative stages, and …

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How to get free money with a first home buyers grant

Investment, Mortgages & Loans, Real Estate / By Penina Petersen

Hubby and I were late starters when it came to property. We purchased our first property using a first home buyers grant in our mid-30’s, which were two very rundown cottages in country Victoria, with an elevated outlook and an ever-so-slight view of the Grampians. The day we moved in …

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How to choose the right commercial property

Investment, Mortgages & Loans, Real Estate / By Penina Petersen

Selecting the right property for your business is essential to your success, as the space represents your business and provides a space within which your business will grow. However, this involves a lot of planning and a number of key financial decisions. Here is a checklist of the things you …

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