Top 5 Creative Ways to Reduce Your Power Billโ€ฏ

Top 5 Creative Ways to Reduce Your Power Billโ€ฏ

Energy is a hot topic, and itโ€™s no wonder when the average Queensland family can pay around $1,600 a year for electricity.โ€ฏ โ€ฏย  ย  In a typical household of 4 or 5 people consisting of mum, dad and 2 or 3 kids, electricity usage can vary dramatically depending on property size and how many, and […]

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Awesome Apps to Assist You when Buying, Updating and Selling

Just about everyone has a smartphone these days, making our online experience faster and so much more convenient.   Apps have completely changed the way we use smartphones but with nearly 3 million apps to choose from, thereโ€™s no doubt finding what you need can be overwhelming.   When youโ€™re looking to buy, update or […]

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Buying Your First Home? Hereโ€™s How to Keep Your Head.

One of the most exciting times in your life, and one which you will remember forever, is buying your first home.ย ย It is quite often a purchase which stirs up all types of emotions and feelings ranging from excitement and anticipation to inadequateness, anxiety and fear. At bytherules, we know how you feel, because weโ€™ve allย been […]

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Balcony Blitz

Bored with your balcony? It can seem like a big job to beautify such a small outdoor areaย so weโ€™ve risen to the challenge and put together four ideas to get you started in blitzing it on your balconyโ€ฆย  ย  Balcony Blitzย  Land supplyย constraints, affordability considerations and a desire to reside close to employment and amenities […]

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Spring into Cleaning

Itโ€™s SPRING time!ย ย We welcome in longer days, warmer nights and the smell of flowers blooming.ย  All this new life and freshness can make you feel like bouncing into decluttering and cleaning your home, either to get ready to sell or to simply enjoy yourself.ย ย To help you get into action, weโ€™ve put together 4 tips to […]

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Our Top 10 Developments in Queensland, Happening Now

The past 12 months has seen an upsurge in property development in Queensland, especially in the south-east.ย ย Considered mostly due to low interest rates, people working from home, travel restrictions and lifestyle, the demand for housing in Queensland is at an all-time high. Whilst there is currently a lot of pressure on the Queensland housing market, […]

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5 Ways to Make your Home Secure

Your home is your castle, your private sanctuary, a place where you should be able to feel safe and secure.โ€ฏโ€ฏNo-one wants that feeling of security violated.ย  ย  Although home invasions have decreased over the last 12 months, presumably due to coronavirus lockdowns, 95% of Queenslanders are still concerned about their home being burgled.โ€ฏโ€ฏAnd itโ€™s any […]

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Buying a Property Part 3 – What Your Conveyancer Needs Next

In our last blog we shared what happens once the Contract is signed and on its way to your lawyer or conveyancer, and what you need to do in the interim.ย ย In this blog, we provide you with insight into what information your conveyancer needs, and what next.   Remember, your bytherules conveyancer can provide advice […]

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Buying a Property Part 2 – Know your Contract Terms

In our last blog we shared how having your Contract reviewed can reduce your stress when purchasing a property. We strongly recommended that you have your lawyer or conveyancer undertake a Contract review so that all conditions are completed and you fully understand what you are signing. In this blog, we cover what happens once […]

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Buying a Property Part 1 – Reviewing the Contract

Buying a property, whether itโ€™s your first or fifth, is always an exciting but sometimes stressful time. Some of this stress can be avoided if you have the Contract reviewed prior to signing. By having the Contract reviewed, it gives you peace of mind that all terms and conditions of the Contract are met, and […]

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