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Rental conditions remain diverse across the nation, but there is growing evidence that rental growth is easing, according to CoreLogic. The national rental index increased a further 0.7% in June, still well above the pre-COVID decade average of 0.2% month-on-month, but a continued deceleration and the smallest monthly rise si...
read more In an endeavour to address Australia’s rental housing affordability crisis, there have been calls for a freeze on rents, caps on rental increases and various other forms of rent controls. While these sorts of old ideas sound like quick and workable solutions to the genuine distress tenants are currently experiencing, re...
read more Whether you call it repurposing, upcycling, revamping, or refurbishing, the beauty of making another person’s trash your treasure – or simply giving something a new lease of life – is not only deeply satisfying but also environmentally friendly and kind to your wallet. It’s a trend that’s on the ...
read more With booming commodity prices and significant government spending on infrastructure and liveability, the appeal of investing in our regional and rural areas continues to dominate headlines. Here, we look at the key benefits of these types of investments, how your investment dollar drives further growth, and the crucial factor...
read more After a bit of a holiday drought, daydreaming of exotic getaways is thankfully very much back on the agenda. Having a holiday on the horizon is a perfect way to see you through the sometimes-dreary winter months, and brainstorming destinations and creating a mood or vision board is often half the fun.
read more We are proud to announce that the opening of our new location in Currumbin Waters was an amazing night! On the evening of Friday, June 16th, First National Property Solutions hosted an incredible celebration.
read more We all love to find ways to save money, and one area where we can make a significant impact is on our electricity or gas bills. With a little effort and some smart strategies, you can trim those costs and keep more money in your pocket. In this article, we'll reveal some ingenious tips to help you save on your electricity...
read more The national rental index increased a further 0.8% in May, well above the pre-COVID decade average which saw rents rise at 0.2% month-on-month. But the figure represents a modest slowdown relative to a recent monthly high of 1.0% in March and 0.9% in April.
read more This week, First National Property Solutions made a significant move by relocating our Pines office to a fresh and vibrant location in Currumbin Waters.The new office is situated in the former Neumans Development office, conveniently positioned opposite Currumbin Fair and Alleygators Rugby Club. This relocation marks a miles...
read more In our March newsletter, we asked the question ‘could prices have nearly finished falling?’ Now, after falling -9.1% between May 2022 and February 2023, Australian housing values look to have bottomed out, posting a second consecutive monthly rise.
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