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Here at OpenAgent, we know the importance of up-to-date market insights. As Australia’s largest real estate comparison and referral platform, we speak to thousands of homeowners on the hunt for the...
By Emily Ng
Millenials vs boomers… It’s a hot topic as of late, which essentially boils down to each generation calling each other entitled in some form or other. Oh and something about avocados and house...
By Luka Osborne
Saving for a house is tough enough given the astronomical price of Aussie property, but did you know that women will on average take 2 years longer to get their foot on the property ladder? That's thanks...
By Craig Gibson
Here at OpenAgent, we know the importance of up-to-date market insights. As Australia’s largest real estate comparison and referral platform, we speak to thousands of homeowners every month who are...
Think about the last time you took a drive through a major town or city. What did the property landscape look like? One thing you probably noticed is the sprawl of townhouses and apartments all the way...
By Luka Osborne
For the majority of pet owners their beloved animal is not just a pet but a valued and cherished family member. Sadly, in Australia it has become increasingly difficult to find pet friendly rentals and...
What are the main things people think about when buying a new home? Go on, try and name a few… Let's see, a decent price, nice area, good schools. But what about commute time? If it wasn’t...
By Luka Osborne
The term 'sustainable home' can mean various things to different people. Many interpret it as meaning 'environmentally friendly', however it can also expand to include how a home will suit you and your...
By Amelia Lee
Being a world leader is no doubt a huge privilege, but with the top job comes a lot of stress and pressure. Presidents and Prime Ministers make decisions that affect the lives of millions of people so...
By Luka Osborne
Growing up by the sea in Western Australia, it was clear that Sarah Andrews' love of water and adventure were anchored in her from a young age. Source: Sarah Andrews After dabbling in the world of spatial...
By Emily Ng
Here at OpenAgent, we know the importance of up-to-date market insights. As Australia’s largest real estate comparison and referral platform, we speak to thousands of homeowners every month who are...
By Emily Ng
It might be a cheeky retirement venture only discussed with close friends, or perhaps it’s a serious plan for a career overhaul - regardless, there aren’t many of us who can say that we haven’t...
By Luka Osborne
After experiencing the surge in house prices over the last five years, owning your own home in Australia has become a difficult feat to achieve for many. And even though 2018 saw a substantial cooling...
By Emily Ng
Here at OpenAgent, we know the importance of up-to-date market insights. As Australia’s largest real estate comparison and referral platform, we speak to thousands of homeowners every month who are...
From the latter decades of the 20th century, technology has seeped into most facets of commercial industry. Computers, digitisation and the internet have permanently altered how we consume goods and services....
By Luka Osborne
For young Australians, it can seem like an impossible feat to get a foot on the property ladder these days. With housing prices skyrocketing, many Gen Ys feel locked out of the market when it comes to...
The headline story at the midpoint of 2018 is that overall property values are falling across the country. This is true for most capital cities, with Sydney, and to a lesser extent Melbourne and Brisbane,...
By Craig Gibson
Would you spend $50,000 more for a property to be in the catchment area of a top local school? For many parents looking for a family home the answer is an emphatic yes, and a clear indication that people...
By Craig Gibson
Maybe you’ve been travelling and are ready to put down some roots or perhaps you’re searching for an investment property to sink your teeth into - whatever your situation - Australian cities...
What are the best suburbs in Sydney for families? There simply isn’t an easy answer to that question. For some people it is all about the academic performance of local schools - and there is evidence...
By Craig Gibson
Looking for the best suburbs to live in Sydney? Then we should start by defining 'best' and what this means for homebuyers when they start their search for the best suburbs in Sydney. When it comes to...
By Craig Gibson
