Real Estate

Aug 11, 20215 min read

Don't trust your senses when it comes to property noise

I speak from experience here. Determining if a property is free from noise is not easy. I have got it wrong a couple of times in my...

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Five home buying traps a conveyancer can help you avoid

I had the opportunity last week to meet with 30 or more conveyancing lawyers at a conference in Brisbane. Most homebuyers (me included)...

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How much would you pay for luxurious silence?

As our lives are moving faster and faster and we are increasingly "always on". Noise is taking a toll on our minds and bodies. The...

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Aircraft noise is twice what is reported

The Daily Telegraph in Sydney reports this week that noise levels in the northern corridor of Sydney airport are almost double the...

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Avoid 'tenants are leaving' syndrome in property investing

A property investor has based their decision to buy a property on the findings of NoiseNet's property monitoring results. They will have...

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Noise the #1 neglected issue in buying a home

Brisbane Times today listed unexpected noise as #1 amongst Neglected issues for home buyers in Queensland. They have indicated that...

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Its not all 'location, location, location' for first home buyers

Domain reports today that Noise levels in strata properties is an increasingly important factor in purchasing decisions. Many now opting...

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Protecting yourself in Queensland, when the regulations don't

The decision by QCAT and QBCC discussed in my last post leaves buyers of new property exposed to thousands (or even millions) in repair...

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What is the value of a good nights sleep?

In todays world, we monetise just about everything. Everywhere you go, there are decisions around the choices you make and what you are...

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