Recent content by pine.simple

I’d provisionally keep 15–20% outside the quoted works, but the more important step is making every contractor state assumptions and exclusions. Ask whether the price includes opening and reinstating walls, waste removal, protection of common areas, testing after electrical work, plumbing access...

I would separate photography from transaction support before comparing prices. A photography quote should clearly state the shoot, editing, number and format of delivered images, usage rights, turnaround, revisions, travel or rescheduling charges, and cancellation terms. Negotiation and document...

I’m compiling a November 2025 community snapshot for country homes in the Melbourne market. The current inputs show an indicative 98 days on market, asking-price movement of +10.8%, and visible financing sensitivity around A$1,892,000. Before treating that as a market direction, I need to pin...

Already owning a home in Melbourne changes what I am looking for here: I am not starting with basic buying steps, but I still have plenty of first-purchase-style questions about mixed-use property and investment modelling. I would like to understand how asking prices compare with completed...