Harcourts Blog

The October 2019 issue takes a look at non-residents buying property in Australia, thanks to our partners at Mortgage Express Australia, along with some tips to achieve maximum water efficiency in the heat of summer. 

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Topics: Newsletters, Gardening, property focus, Mortgage Express

Tighter regulations have made it tougher than ever for non-resident buyers to buy property in Australia. While the process may seem near impossible to navigate, once you understand the framework the Government uses to approve applications, it’s actually fairly straightforward. Take a look at what you need to know.

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Topics: Mortgage Broker, Lenders, Home loan rates, Australia Mortgage, Home Loan Advice, FIRB, Buying property in Australia, Non-resident buyers

Renovating a rental property can be a costly exercise but making improvements to the property can yield a healthy return. To ensure you’re maximising your investment, it’s important not to overcapitalise, to stick to your budget, and to use durable products and materials. If you are considering renovating your rental property, ask yourself these 3 questions first.

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Topics: Property Investment, Rental Property, Home Renovations, Property Manager, Rental Property Renovations

With climate change affecting weather around the world, many homeowners are replacing turf with low-maintenance landscape ideas.

Designing a garden with permeable landscaping not only makes sense for drought conditions, it's also a way to protect your house and garden from damaging storms and the possibility of flooding.

 

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Topics: DIY, Newsletter, Landscaping

Our wonderful Australia summer can cause problems for those plants in your garden. With a few tips, everyone can enjoy a lush and green yard.

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Topics: Newsletters, Blog, Garden Maintenance, Property and Investments

This month, we look at tips for adapting your home for later in life. And, with the warmer Summer temperatures approaching, our partners at PoolWerx share their guide to getting your pool ready for summer.

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Topics: Newsletters

A comfortable care-free retirement can often stem from being in a comfortable low-maintenance home. If you are looking ahead to where you want to be and how you want to live, you need to consider a number of options.

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Topics: Blog, Newsletter, Selling, Advice, Winter, property focus, Tips for Homeowners

This month's edition includes a guide from BMT Tax Depreciation on how to maximise your tax deductions in relation to property, along with our guide to selecting kitchen flooring.  Download the latest issue now.

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Topics: property focus, Newsletter

Want to get your pool in top shape, but you’re not sure where to start? Check out Poolwerx’s top tips.

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Topics: Newsletters, Blog, Selling, Advice, Winter, property focus

Is this your first time buying a gift for a proud Dad this coming Fathers Day? Are you brimming with absolute fear that you won’t find those perfect first Fathers Day gift ideas? Well boy oh boy have you come to the right place, think of this as your ultimate First Fathers day Survival Guide if you will. 

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Topics: Blog, Newsletter, gift giving