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Selling your home in winter might seem challenging, but it can actually be a smart move. With generally fewer listings on the market, your property has less competition, and serious buyers are still out there looking. The key is presenting your home in a way that feels warm, inviting, and full of life—even on the coldest days. Here are five top tips to help you sell successfully in winter.

Selling your home quickly and for a good price is every seller's top goal.

Selling a vacant home might seem simple—no furniture, no clutter, nothing to distract buyers. But in reality, an empty property often feels cold, small, and hard to connect with. That’s where professional styling comes in—and it can have a big impact on both buyer interest and final sale price.

Embarking on the journey of buying your first home is a major milestone—but it doesn’t have to be your forever home from day one. Many prospective buyers spend time searching for the perfect long-term residence, scrolling through listings and hesitating, hoping to find a home that meets all their future needs right away. However, the reality is that your first property is a stepping stone into the market, not the final destination.

As winter settles in, heating becomes a hot topic (pun intended) in homes across Victoria. And in 2025, more households are shifting away from old-school gas heating and embracing efficient, electric alternatives. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s popular and why:

In Victoria, homeowners are holding onto their properties longer than ever before. According to recent CoreLogic data, the average tenure for house owners in Melbourne is around 12.5 years (realestate.com.au). This is a significant increase compared to previous decades when the typical tenure was closer to 7–8 years.

Over the past two decades, Victoria’s housing market has seen remarkable growth, making property one of the most resilient long-term investments in the state. In 2005, the median house price in Melbourne sat at approximately $350,000. By 2015, that figure had climbed to around $649,000—an 85% increase in just 10 years.

When preparing your home for sale, it’s easy to focus on the visual appeal—decluttering, styling, fresh paint. But one of the most powerful (and often underestimated) tools in creating a lasting first impression is scent. The right fragrance can elevate a buyer’s emotional response the moment they step through the door. However, it’s not just about making a home “smell nice.” In fact, trying to overpower odours with strong fragrances can have the opposite effect. Instead, the goal is to create a clean, calm

In the wake of the election, focus has now turned to monetary policy. After months of rising costs and mortgage pressure, there’s finally some good news on the horizon for Australian households.

As Australians head to the polls on May 3, 2025, housing affordability and cost-of-living pressures remain top concerns. Both major parties—Labor and the Liberal-National Coalition—have unveiled policies aimed at addressing these issues, each with distinct approaches.

Each year, as the Collingwood and Essendon football clubs run onto the MCG for their iconic ANZAC Day clash, they do so in front of more than 90,000 people—not just fans, but Australians united in remembrance. This match is no ordinary game. It's a powerful tribute to the spirit of the ANZACs: courage, sacrifice, endurance, and mateship.

Easter is a time for family, travel, and long weekend getaways—but it’s also one of the most dangerous times to be on the road in Australia. Every year, the Easter holiday period sees a spike in accidents and fatalities, with fatigue, speed, and poor decision-making playing a major role.