Emma Sorensen
realestate.com.au
Australia
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4 Reasons Why Summer Is A Good Time To Renovate
The warmer weather makes us all itchy for change and summer is a very popular time to renovate. Here are four reasons why there’s no better time to get started on that DIY project. → Read More
How to: Keep Your Pets Cool In Summer
We all feel the heat as the mercury rises in summer. So what can you do to keep your pets cool and safe at home in the heat? → Read More
5 Tips before Renting to Your Mates
You've got a spare room and your friend needs a place to stay - do you rent it out to them? Check these tips first to avoid a rental relationship nightmare. → Read More
Australia’s best hidden beach destinations
So you’re searching for the perfect summer holiday or planning a sea change? Here are some lesser-known beach destinations for every Aussie state and territory to suit every budget. → Read More
How To: Narrow Down Your Property Buying Checklist
If no two people are the same and no two properties are the same, how do you find the perfect home? Here's how property hunters can focus on the features they really need. → Read More
The Pros And Cons Of Buying Mid-Construction
Residential construction has hit an all-time high in Australia, and some buyers are looking to purchase properties while they’re still being built. → Read More
Different successful auction strategies
Auctions come with all the drama and theatre of a performance, but can also be a game of intense strategy. So we asked a buyer’s agent: what tactics can buyers use to place the winning bid? → Read More
How to: Mentally prepare for an auction
Buying at auction can be a psychological roller coaster. So how do you balance out the adrenaline and nerves, and survive the drama? → Read More
The top 5 reasons you should sell a home
So, you’re considering selling your property. Compare your reasons for wanting to sell with those in this list to work out if now is really the right time. → Read More
How to: Maximise renting before buying
Many of us spend time renting while we save up to buy our own dream home. So how can you use this time effectively, getting into your own place as quickly as possible while still paying the rent? → Read More
What Qualities Make a Good Landlord?
Here at realestate.com.au we think good landlords are worth their weight in gold. They’re the unsung heroes of the rental market. So we put together our list of what makes a good landlord. → Read More
Compulsory acquisition: What is compulsory acquisition?
Love your home? Then the words compulsory acquisition will probably make you shudder. We take a look at the facts surrounding this mysterious and sometimes frightening process. → Read More
Essentials Of Good Storage
Whether you’re renting, buying or renovating, having adequate storage options is essential. Is custom storage better than an off-the-shelf unit? → Read More
How To: Design A Sustainable New Home
A new build home represents a blank canvas in so many ways. Here are some of the most effective ways to make your new home more sustainable. → Read More
Why your first home isn’t yours forever
Not that long ago, young couples headed to the suburbs to buy or build their ... → Read More
How To: Resolve Common Rental Issues
Renting offers incredible flexibility, no home maintenance costs and no mortgage repayments. But this doesn’t mean renters have it easy. → Read More
Tips for finding the perfect flatmate
An entire genre of crazy flatmate stories have kept us entertained and horrified – from He Died With a Felafel in His Hand to Single White Female. Here are our tips for easing the burden and finding your ideal flatmate. → Read More
Moving out of home: A first timer's guide to moving out on your own
Moving in on your own can be an empowering time. But there's nerves too. Here are a few tips to getting it right. → Read More
Adding a second storey vs. extending out
Is it better to extend your home into the backyard or add a second storey? Before you start, ask yourself these five questions. → Read More
Adding a second storey vs. extending out
Is it better to extend your home into the backyard or add a second storey? Before you start, ask yourself these five questions. → Read More