2023 is over and what a year it has been! We have welcomed new staff members, Edward into the sales area and Danielle into the rental department, which of course means we have also said farewell and good luck to some. Felicity was drawn to the warmer climate of Brisbane and continues to work in…

2023 has been an exciting year at Living Here.  We’ve been privileged to have been trusted by so many vendors to sell their biggest asset and we’ve had the pleasure of assisting purchasers to find their new homes. We have also had a strong year in the property management department negotiating rents and looking after…

With the September quarter now over we can report strong sales and rental activities over the three month period Interestingly, mainland cities have reported price rebounds with something like thirty plus suburbs in Melbourne showing gains with Tasmania traditionally following these trends, Buyers and sellers appear to have greater confidence in the market especially since the interest rate pause.…

This is a time of great uncertainty. Home sellers are concerned and home buyers are worried! Interest rates, inflation, borrowing capacity, pandemics… Since Covid our homes have become our sanctuaries more than ever before and we all want to ensure we have a comfortable, affordable place to live with our families. To that end, sellers want to…

It appears the rental crisis in regional areas and smaller cities may have peaked. With vacancy rates rising, tenants who have been struggling to find a suitable home can now be hopeful.  In Launceston we are seeing rental prices coming down as the supply becomes greater and the demand more selective. What does this mean for investors?  There are still…

Falling inflation, rising interest and the imbalance between supply and demand continue to define the relationship between Australian consumers. There are no greater examples of this than the continued tensions in the rental market and the dog-fight between Swifties to secure the limited tickets to the world leading pop-stars Australian concert tours.  For those fortunate enough to…

After a period of exceptional growth in rentals, recent numbers are indicating a slight settlement of a very delicate subject. Property vacancy rates are rising and in some instances actual rental values have decreased. Both good signs that market forces are gaining traction. We have noticed the higher end of the market is still buoyant…

The long awaited Coronation is over and whether you are a royalist or a republican you must admit it was a spectacular display of English Pageanty. Back to the real world, the interest rate increased again but for those of us that remember when interest rates hit 18%, we know it is still reasonable.  The big city…

Well, we are now over the first month of the new year and powering into 2023. January was a fantastic month for both sales and rentals, any doom and gloom in the market wasn’t found in our office. A couple of our sales people even had the best performance of their careers! More property is…

Despite the Ill wind that appears to continue to blow, we are finding the market has maintained its strength. We are experiencing good levels of stock and enquiry and our sales numbers are impressive.  Don’t be frightened, if you are even just considering selling, talk to us.  Our experienced team are happy to discuss the…