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Whether your dog is coming with you on holiday, or if it is having a holiday of its own, it is always a good idea to pack some familiar items.  Although most of us humans are looking forward to the summer, for many dogs it can be a stressful time. Long car journeys, hot weather...

Saltwater, sun and sand make for a great holiday but your coastal property may not welcome these details as much! By all means, you should still buy that beachfront dream but it’s a smart idea to keep up-to-date with upkeep. If you don’t, your seaside estate could literally fall to pieces. Salt and moisture Saltwater...

Spring sellers are on the lookout We all know that spring is the most popular season to put your property on the market as there are statistically more people out looking to buy. This can work to your advantage. People who have put their property on the market and sold in spring will be on...

You’re keen to snap up a house and you spot a street or block with multiple “for sale” signs. Alternatively, you want to sell your place and suddenly, almost every home in your area is up for grabs. Both buyers and vendors can be left pondering whether this situation is a good or bad thing....

Scratching your head trying to reconcile your appreciation for both city and country? There is a way to have your country cake – and eat your city style too – and all while (possibly) enjoying extra cash on the side. Read on to find out more. Rustic opportunity You’re keen to escape to the country...

If you’ve just moved to a rural or regional area, the nearest supermarket may easily be 50km away. The same might also be the case for a post office or chemist, leaving you balancing the costs of petrol and car maintenance with the joys of peace and quiet. Both sides of the coin might leave...

It’s the question everyone asks themselves at one point in their lives: should I buy or rent? Answer: there’s no easy answer! A lot depends on your financial and personal situation, and where you wished to live and work. But that’s OK. This is always a good question to consider, especially when your circumstances changing....

Ideally, your set and forget investment property should be wending its way through life, enabling you to enjoy increased funds and causing you few problems, either with bad tenants or major fix-ups. But even for experienced investors, this isn’t always the case. Here are some tips on what to do if your great investment is,...

Rurality has finally become a reality and it’s a dream lifestyle indeed. Or it would be if you could just turn off your active city mindset. But when you’ve spent most of your life running, mentally and physically, it can take a while to consciously slow down and relax – without feeling guilty or foolish...

Excitement is high as you plan for a life-long dream of living in a regional town or rural area. While perfect in your mind and heart, this move should include reflecting on points you may never have thought of when buying in suburbia. Access to amenities and utilities When you live in the city, schools...