Entering the real estate market for the first time can be a daunting process. It’s hard to know when it’s right to take the plunge and whether your lifestyle and finances are suited to home ownership. Stories in the media generally don’t help buyer’s opinions either, but the truth is, no matter what you hear or [...]read more
Stretching Your Dollar Further
January 25, 2012
After Christmas, New Year and those tempting Boxing Day sales, there’s probably a lot of local households looking at cutting back on their spending. I’m sure we can all tighten the belt in certain areas of our lives and in today’s blog I thought I would offer some tips to help you stretch your dollar further. Here [...]read more
Searching for Rental Accommodation in Kogarah
January 24, 2012
In the current rental market it can be tough trying to find accommodation that not only suits your needs, but also comes at the right price. Trying to find the right rental property can be very frustrating and time consuming, so to help you out this week I’m giving tips to help you in your [...]read more
Kogarah’s Australia Day Celebrations
January 20, 2012
I hope everyone has their Australian flags and backyard barby ready for Australia Day, which is now less than a week away! While there will be plenty of St George residents spending their Australia Day with friends and family at home though, there’s no doubt that there will also be many locals heading to the community [...]read more
The Benefits of Good Property Photography
January 19, 2012
These days a lot of people start their property hunt online, and the main things that they notice during their search are the area, the price and also the pictures. Once a property buyer has narrowed down their property list to the areas and the price range they are looking for, from there on in the [...]read more
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Kogarah
January 18, 2012
While some of us counted down to the New Year a couple of weeks ago, for others it hasn’t even begun yet. That’s because in the Chinese culture, the New Year won’t be starting until January 23 when the Year of the Dragon will be welcomed in. Some people may have already noticed a few Chinese New [...]read more
Give the Gift That Helps Save Lives
January 9, 2012
Christmas may be over, but if you are still in a generous spirit then why not help give the most cherished gift of all by donating blood when the mobile blood service is in town? On Thursday January 12 and on Friday January 13, the Australian Red Cross Blood Service will be at the St George [...]read more
How To Choose A New Housemate
January 6, 2012
Picking a new housemate can be tough. When you are inviting a stranger to live in your home there’s the potential for all sorts of problems to arise if you’re personalities don’t match up. On the same token though, a new housemate could end up being your new best friend. The best way to make sure [...]read more
New Year Property Resolutions
December 31, 2011
The New Year countdown has almost begun, and if you’re like most of us then you’ve probably started to think about your resolutions for 2012. For some of us, we like to get healthier or maybe start on a new path in life, but a lot of people also make the resolution to change their property [...]read more
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