Eden Beach Blog

There is a lot to consider when building a new home, particularly if you are a first home buyer. You will need to decide on a location that’s going to best suit your lifestyle, personal needs and budget, and before you start, it’s always a good idea to have a fair idea of how land development works. To make this easy for you we’ve consulted Satterley’s land development experts to answer some of the most commonly asked questions.

Melbourne’s property market was hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but housing values have bounced back strongly. Now we’re hearing rhetoric that the city’s real estate market is easing, which means deciding where to invest in 2022 is likely to be a much more considered call. So, what are some of the Melbourne suburbs to watch if you’re considering making an investment this year? We’ve collated our top picks.

Property analysts are predicting further growth for Perth real estate with low interest rates, tight stock levels, robust competition and boom-like conditions driving prices up. The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia says Perth is on track to achieve 10% growth this year. But where are the best suburbs to invest in 2022?

Buying your dream parcel of land can be the first exciting step to owning a brand-new home. But it can also be a daunting process, especially if it’s a road you haven’t traversed before. So, here are some questions you might want to ask to help you to make the best, most well-informed decision you can when buying a block of land.

Brisbane’s red hot real estate market is forecast to continue its winning streak in 2022, but the question at the forefront of buyers’ minds is which suburbs are ripe for investment? CoreLogic’s latest Hedonic Home Value Index, released on February 1, shows the Brisbane property market has gone gangbusters in the past year, recording a mind-blowing 29.1% growth to make it the best performing capital city in Australia.

Playgrounds. They’re sanity savers for parents and havens for family fun where we soak up the sunshine, pull out a picnic and let the imaginations of our little ones run wild. But moreover, playgrounds and parks are integral to all communities. They are inclusive spaces where children can test their critical thinking, learn vital skills to reach developmental milestones and where families find precious time to bond in the great outdoors.

In 2021 Australia’s property market reached new heights with national property values skyrocketing 22.1%. Record-low interest rates, a shortage of supply, and government stimulus packages are just some of the factors which led this remarkable growth not seen since the late 1980s.

Australians are renowned for our love of the great outdoors so it’s no surprise that many of us seek a backyard where we can kick back, soak up the summer sunshine and spend quality time with our nearest and dearest.

When the COVID pandemic hit, the doomsdayers and naysayers made bold predictions that Australia’s housing market was about to hit a swift downhill slide. Amid the merry-go-round of lockdowns, restrictions, mask-wearing and working from home, some property experts forecast hefty real estate price drops of more than 30%. But that prediction didn’t translate in 2021. In fact, it couldn’t have been further from reality.

When it comes to our homes, we’ve learnt a lot from living through a pandemic. For that reason, making the right interior design and home décor choices is integral to achieving a desired vibe that meets each facet of our lives. Here’s some home design trends we’re likely to see more of in 2022.