Mark's Blog

Canberra’s Mr Fluffy Crisis

Mr Fluffy Mr Fluffy was a Canberra company that operated from 1968-1979 and sold pure loose-fill asbestos as ceiling insulation for residential properties in Canberra and Queanbeyan. This form of asbestos is particularly toxic as it was crushed into its finest form...

Downsizing in Canberra – A how to guide

Chances are, you bought your family home in Canberra decades ago and the process of buying and selling has likely changed a lot since you moved all those years ago.  Making the decision to go from your large family home to a smaller dwelling is exciting, yet it can be...

Why would you sell your house in Winter?

When it comes to selling your home in Canberra, it is important to consider all factors that have the potential to impact on the result of the sale. One of these factors is selecting the right time of year to list your property and which season will best showcase the...

Jim Carrey – Follow Your Dreams

I never knew that Jim Carrey was so wise. Here are a couple of minutes from an inspirational talk that he gave at the 2014 Maharishi University of Management. Never let yourself down by settling for what you don’t want. Go out and find a way to get what you do want.

Why buyers miss out on their dream home

After working in the real estate industry for close to a decade, I have been fortunate to help many people secure their dream home. While this is one of the main reasons I love my job, the unfortunate reality is that for every home I’ve helped someone purchase,...

Benefits of up front Building Inspections

In Canberra it is a requirement for the seller to have a building inspection prepared and included in the contract of sale before their property can be marketed.  This is a little different from all other states in Australia where the onus is on the purchaser to order...

The benefits of Professional Photography

When it comes to selling a property in Canberra, the immediate visual impact of the photographs are the number one buyer attraction tool. If your photos look amazing, you will have more buyers who wish to inspect the property. If your photos are average then there is...