BehindTheSign

Open Homes: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

The Stickybeak Neighbour (The Ugly) They’ve been peering over the fence for years, and now’s their chance to ride straight in. Not here to buy, just to shoot their mouth off. They’ll sneer at your renos, point out the leaking gutter, and make sure everyone within ear shot knows about your dog’s late-night barking. Call them what they are - the local bandits. The Millennials With Kids (The...

Welcome to the “This House Is Too Big for Me Club”

You know who you are. You’re living in a house designed for six kids, three Labradors and a netball team, but the only thing left roaming the halls is you, the vacuum, and maybe a disgruntled spouse. Welcome to the “This House Is Too Big for Me Club.” Membership is exploding, and the entry criteria is simple: own a property so large it needs a small army to maintain, but refuse to move because...