Mould continues to cause mayhem as a third of Aussies report damp dilemma
A recent survey has found that nearly half of all NSW residents are dealing with a mould problem after months of rain and flooding on the east coast.
According to buyers agent principle Michelle May, there are a range of sources in which mould can grow – from drips, leaks, areas of pooling water, or moisture on the walls.
Women in Real Estate: Meet Michelle May
Michelle speaks with Gately Conveyancing about her career as a Buyers Agent, going from strength to strength doing what she loves and inspiring others.
From FOMO to FOOP: Unpacking the major shift in buyer sentiment
Move over, fear of missing out (FOMO); there’s a new acronym in town.
Five clever tricks property stylists use to pull the wool over your eyes
5 clever tricks property stylists use to pull the wool over your eyes
How stylists make shabby joints look like five-star luxury
When looking for your dream home or property keep an eye out for these common techniques that real estate agents try and fool you with.
Selling or buying in a cooling property market? Here’s what you need to know
It's official: property prices in the capital cities and regional Australia are either already dropping or could soon be. But what does that mean for buyers? ACM chatted to Michelle May, to find out what buyers should be doing right now…
Why sustainable homes are becoming increasingly popular for buyers
Energy-efficient homes attract more buyer interest, sell faster, and fetch higher prices, a new report shows, and the median price for a sustainable house outstripped the median for its non energy-efficient counterpart by $125,000…
Homeowners warned to prepare for rise in mortgage repayments
Australians with mortgages are being warned to prepare for a significant rise on their repayments.
With interest rate hikes forcing many into mortgage stress, borrowers are being warned this is just a taste of what is to come…
Sydney auctions: Home sellers get weakest results since auction ban
Sydney’s auction market has hit its weakest level since on-site auctions and open homes were banned during the first Covid containment measures in early 2020…
Safest and riskiest areas to buy property right now: how rate rises will affect various markets
Sydney real estate is set to become a tale of two cities – a strong market for well-connected suburbs with large, quality homes, but a plunging market for everywhere else…
Snow properties: Are they worth it, and what's on the market?
There are a few things buyers need to keep in mind before taking the plunge and splurging on a chalet to go with that lift ticket…
Is it easier to buy a home now than it was a year ago?
A year ago, property prices were rising fast and competition for homes was fierce. Now, prices are higher but starting to fall. So, which market is harder to buy in?
Rainy day secrets every home buyer needs to know
Buyers agent and host of Buy Your Side podcast Michelle May said while property owners prayed for sunshine to showcase their home, rain exposed issues that could otherwise be hidden by strategic styling…
Major red flags for buyers considering off the plan apartments
Home seekers who snap up certain types of units being sold off the plan face a high risk of losing money, a buyer’s agent has warned.
How to bid at an online auction
With COVID-19 restrictions impacting property markets in varying ways across Australia, the uptick in online auctions is continuing. Michelle shares some top tips that will help you come out successful at an online auction…
How home buyers are spotting a motivated vendor
In Sydney, Michelle mentiones how buyers are more likely to come across motivated sellers in over-supplied markets or owners of B-grade properties rather than the most sought-after homes, with the first tell-tale sign being a shorter settlement period…
A new browser extension helps Australian house hunters check NBN availability
Ever found yourself eyeing up an online property listing and asked yourself whether the place has access to the NBN?
Nowadays, people are not just buying a home – they’re often buying a workplace or study space, too.
Well, there’s a browser extension for that.
Unit price growth tipped to outperform houses when Australian internation border reopens
Apartment values and rents in inner city Sydney are set to climb following the reopening of international borders at the end of this month…
Second step on Sydney’s property ladder, from unit to house, is now a giant leap
The price gap between Sydney houses and units has more than tripled in the past 30 years, making the plight of the upgrader just as hard as their first crack at the property market…
The Sydney suburbs expert buyers and sellers have their eyes on
With some buyers priced out of the Inner West market looking afield, Michelle May points out the suburbs in Sydney’s south to watch for in 2022…

