As April comes to a close and the chilly bite of winter is starting to creep its way into the last of the autumn sunshine, a little comic relief would be a welcome diversion from the chill that lies ahead. The Sydney Comedy Festival can provide just that with a line-up of both international comedy [[...]
Archive for April, 2012
Frugal Favourites: Where Brave Buyers Look To Invest
Are you an investor looking for the elusive ‘holy grail’ of property purchase? Have you been searching high and low in the inner-suburbs, not finding a property that ‘adds up’ when it comes to a positive return? Today’s Belle Property blog looks at an array of locations[...]
Food For Thought – Pay As You Go Stamp Duty?
Buying and selling real estate can be at once an exciting and stressful time in a person’s life. Finding a property that appeals, organising finance to make an offer and then steeling oneself to compete against other interest parties is a substantial undertaking for those who are new to the market[...]
Cuppa Tea for Charity?
It’s tea time! The humble cuppa and slice of cake have taken on larger-than-life proportions raising over $100 million for the Cancer Council since its inception in 2004. For 2012′s Biggest Morning Tea event, the Cancer Council’s target is a whopping $11.5 million! To help achieve th[...]
Campbell Newman Seeks to Invigorate Qld Property Market
Queensland’s newly elected Premier, Campbell Newman, is delivering on election promises – and ASAP! The LNP leader has set about making some hotly contested changes to the real estate industry. The Queensland economy and sellers and buyers alike can only benefit from these changes as the pro[...]
The Great Debate – Houses Vs Apartments
Australia’s city scapes have drastically changed as apartment living becomes an increasingly popular lifestyle choice. Notably, Sydney’s west is increasingly targeted by developers with trendy high rises of 25 stories + currently going up in Parramatta, Rhodes and Olympic Park with a combined 8[...]
An Arty Easter with the Archibald
The Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes are now on exhibit at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Whether you are an art aficionado or an interested onlooker, there is something to be gained from seeing these pieces displayed in all their splendour. The Archibald is the most prominent of the three p[...]