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Archive for August, 2011

August 30th, 2011 - 2:44 pm § in News

The Importance of The Shed

Ahh, the shed. That eternal icon of Australian male solitude and independence. Away from the order of the house, sheds play an important role in the male psyche. Today’s Belle Property Blog looks at a new project called the Mosman Men’s Shed - a suitable topic given Sunday is Father̵[...]

August 26th, 2011 - 9:23 am § in News

Sunshine Coast Bucks Property Trends

Our team of real estate professionals at Belle Property Noosa have been reporting strong sales and demand in the suburbs they service. In a ‘good news’ story, it’s terrific to see Queensland hinterland suburbs bucking statewide trends and retaining both value and appeal in the pro[...]

August 19th, 2011 - 9:16 am § in News

The Corner Shop – A Suburban Australian Icon

It’s time to get misty-eyed and reminisce with Belle Property. Who doesn’t remember, as a child, riding their bike to the local corner shop on a scorching Aussie summer day for a refreshing Paddle Pop ice-cream?  Or a super-sized bag of mixed lollies that cost only a few cents and came serv[...]

August 16th, 2011 - 4:52 pm § in News

Bulimba Festival Rocks Out!

  Belle Property Bulimba may very well be rocking out with their neighbours as the annual Bulimba Festival, coming up on Sunday the 28th of August on famous Oxford Street. Absent from the Bulimba community for five years, this year the festival makes a big come-back with a lineup including famous [...]

August 12th, 2011 - 10:57 am § in Finance, News

Current property market to encourage purchases using self managed super funds

The current economical environment is likely to see an increase of buyers investing in property using their self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), according to Belle Property CEO Peter Hanscomb. “Superannuation funds themselves have recently provided very low return on investment due to the curr[...]

August 10th, 2011 - 9:21 am § in Finance, News

What a Drip!

  Some will feel this new initiative is a bit ‘drippy’  - a review of metering water use in Sydney’s apartments is underway, with parity between rates for apartment dwellers and home owners the focus. Today’s Belle Property Blog focuses on the changes due to Sydney water [...]

August 10th, 2011 - 9:00 am § in Community, Our People

Deborah Hutton hosts Life Series No. 2

Visit our Facebook page and fill out a quick 2 minute survey. By filling out our survey you will go in the draw to win a dinner for 2 at Bathers’ Pavilion (valued at $300). All survey participants will receive the full CommSec presentation by Craig James. Our second Life Series community event was[...]

August 10th, 2011 - 8:52 am § in Community, News

RSPCA Cupcake Day

  Love a sugar rush? Consider your purring kitty cat, puppy dog or faithful salamander an irreplaceable part of your family? The RSPCA has merged together a love of cake and a love of pets in their upcoming August 15th Cupcake Day for the RSPCA. Belle Property lets you know how to get involved in [[...]