First-home buyers, here’s how you can lower your deposit hurdle

Real estate in the Adelaide Hills has changed a lot. 30 years ago, you needed to save less than two years’ worth of monthly mortgage payments to build a 20% […]

The Hills loses one of our best, Annabelle Greenslade.

As Mount Barker Football Club’s first President, treasurer and life member of the club, Annabelle embraced the position as the first female heading up the organisation, helping to progress and […]

House prices rose 15.6% nationally. Here’s what to expect for Adelaide Hills real estate in 2021-22.

CoreLogic has released data that shows just how incredible this year’s growth was – and sheds light on what we can expect for the year ahead. Australia’s dwelling values finished […]

How to improve your chances of securing a rental property in the Adelaide Hills.

Recently on realestate.com.au, Mount Barker didn’t even feature on any house for rent availabilities. The supply of new rentals is smaller than ever, with a tighter runway of time to […]

What to expect on property settlement day (and how to get ready for it).

There’s no denying settlement day is the most memorable parts of your real estate Adelaide Hills journey. But the reality of this milestone moment is different because so much happens […]

Video is essential to selling a property in 2021. Here’s why.

Photography and words will always be part of the property marketing mix, but there’s nothing quite like the delivery of a professional video – and for a whole lot less […]

Don’t wait until spring to sell. Leverage the strongest market, now.

It’s no surprise that sellers wait until spring, in a usual market. But, right now, we’re in the strongest selling market that our real estate agents have ever seen in […]

Proactive vs. reactive maintenance: Advice from Adelaide Hills property managers.

It’s good to know the different types of maintenance for those looking for a house for rent. There will be proactive and reactive maintenance. With proactive maintenance, tenants get to […]

Finance options for buying and selling a home at the same time in the Adelaide Hills.

With the Adelaide Hills property market moving as fast as it is (and with no signs of it slowing down), it can be difficult to plan for. If you have […]

A snapshot of the 2021-22 Federal Budget and how it will affect Adelaide Hills real estate.

There are seven main points of interest that will affect the, already, strong Adelaide Hills property market and wider South Australia. If you’re in the market for a house for […]

The power of long-term thinking with Adelaide Hills real estate.

Our real estate agents sat down with a client who purchased a house in Mount Barker four years ago. They had bought in a competitive market and, at the time, […]

How to put your best offer on a house for sale in the competitive Adelaide Hills market.

According to the REIA, it’s creating a number of issues, specifically concerning the letter of offer. The report voiced that agents aren’t informing purchasers that their notice of offer should […]

The 3 key changes to South Australia’s Planning & Design Code (and how they’ll affect your Adelaide Hills property).

On March 19th, new changes came into effect to update South Australia’s planning system. More changes are expected to come over the next few months, with the intention of making […]

Ingoing, routine & vacate house inspections protect your investment. Here’s why.

You own a rental property in the Adelaide Hills. And with the help of your management team, are welcoming a new tenant. The keys are ready for handover. What’s next? […]

Here’s what to look for in an open house inspection (especially when competition is high).

With the market as competitive as it is right now, it’s important to approach open house inspections strategically. And while the aroma of candles and stylish decors invite you to start […]