A getaway shack by the sea sounds good but sometimes the numbers don’t stack up. It’s that time of year again when Australians flock to the coast for much needed rest and recreation. Seduced by the lifestyle, many will dream of buying a holiday home in their special magical spot – a place they can [...]

Many so called experts will tell you the Christmas-New Year period is not a strong period in the real estate market. Sure, real estate is not on everyone’s mind at this time of year, but all you need is just one buyer. The bottom line is that there are still buyers in the market at Christmas and it is only at this time of year that they have the time to spend looking at properties.

Strong marketing skills led to instant success with the sale of this Mudgee home.

Located at 11 Bateman Avenue, it went on the market with a listed price of $479,000 and sold after only one day.

The best investment opportunities can often be found right in your own backyard.

That’s the view of The Property Shop’s principal, Hugh Bateman, who believes the Mudgee region is one of the most under-rated property markets in New South Wales.