Cleaning the house is one of those necessary evils in life few people relish. The faster you can knock it over, the sooner you can spend time doing the things you love. The key to making your cleaning duties more efficient and effective is to clean smarter. This may sound like a cliche. But... Read More

We are fortunate in Perth to be blessed with a Mediterranean climate. Our summers are therefore warm to hot and dry with very little rainfall, making us the sunniest capital in Australia. This means summer is a great time to sell, as long as you follow a few tips to showcase how well your home... Read More

It may surprise you to learn that multi-generational living is on the rise in Australia. This is when grandparents live together with their children and grandchildren under the one roof. In 2006, one fifth of Australia’s population lived in a multi-generational household and in 2011,... Read More

With everyone spending more time at home in 2020, there has been a sharp spike in the number of people renovating. If you are amongst the many who have decided their property is in need of some TLC, whether it be to achieve a more modern look or to add more space, you need to start by asking... Read More

Wednesday night, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered the 2020-21 Federal Budget. The focus was aimed squarely at jobs creation and boosting economic activity to help drive Australia out of the Coronavirus recession. It includes a number of tax cuts, backdated to the start of this... Read More

When it comes to selling your most significant financial asset, it pays to understand the role your agent plays in ensuring a successful outcome. It is only when you understand the role that you can make an informed decision on the agent you choose.According to President of the Real Estate... Read More

It has been widely publicised that the WA property market is experiencing a rental shortage. This presents a potentially golden opportunity for property owners to earn some extra income through short term rental accommodation, whether it be by offering up the granny flat or a spare room in the... Read More

With overseas travel off the cards for the foreseeable future and borders still closed, many West Australians have been taking advantage of the many stunning and varied holiday destinations we have at our disposal right here in our own (very large) backyard. After all, Western Australia offers... Read More

The Facts on our local property market – a Shelmark exclusiveThere is no doubt that the current global health crisis has had a dramatic effect on all of us. These truly are unprecedented times. However, after four years of record low transactions in Western Australia, culminating in the... Read More

Spring is here, a time when many of us get the urge to declutter and streamline our lives with a good old spring clean. This year, why not take your spring cleaning to the next level and use it as the perfect excuse to make your home better for your family’s health, the planet and your... Read More