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Buying your first home has always been one of the highlights of many people’s lives. It’s something that they’ve dreamed about and had to make sacrifices for to make it a reality. The thing is buying your first home is often imbued with emotion, which is understandable, but it’s not necessarily the best thing when…
We all want to buy our new home or investment property at the lowest price possible, or at least get good value for our money. And of course, the vendor wants the most he can get for his property. Especially in today’s hot market where property values seem to be rising by the week….
Australians are more likely to purchase a property sight unseen than they are a pet, vehicle, or boat, according to new data from Canstar. Believe it or not, the survey of 1,036 Australians reveals that 11% would be willing to purchase a property for owner-occupied or investment purposes without viewing it in person, whereas just…
Saving the deposit for your first property is one of the hardest parts of getting into the market. In fact, it’s always been that way. But, with property prices in Sydney and parts of Melbourne now much higher than in years gone by, saving a big enough deposit is certainly not getting any easier. But…
There’s no getting away from the fact that selling your property is a big deal. Even in today’s hot property markets, there are no certainties and lots of hard decisions to be made, underscored by the pressure of knowing that certain decisions could mean thousands of dollars less in your pocket. But how do…
Millennials who delay buying their first home are putting themselves at huge risk of being long-term renters. But complaining about a lack of affordability isn’t going to get them anywhere: instead, they need to starting turn attitude into action. Fact is: the number of first-home buyers is dwindling. This is a massive concern, when you…
Conducting a thorough inspection is one of the most important things you can do when buying a property, whether it’s a brand new or a second-hand home. But not all potential buyers know how to spot a lemon. The clue is in the name – it’s a property inspection, not a leisurely walk-through. Don’t feel…
Nationally, property sales have been running 30-35% ahead of new listings coming on the market. This of course means that properties are selling quicker, vendors are not having to discount their prices as much (or at all) and property prices will continue to rise. Source: Westpac The total stock of properties on market for sale…
Knowing what a seller must disclose to you before you sign a contract can vary from one state to the next. In this article we provide a rundown. With vendor disclosure reforms sweeping the nation, it’s tough to keep up with all the different rules, especially if you invest interstate. Fortunately, for buyers, new legislation…
There’s a reason they call property investing “as safe as houses”, right? It’s because generally, buying property – provided you have a clear strategy and set goals – is a sound investment. Becoming a landlord can be a highly profitable venture for many people, including everyday Australians earning ordinary incomes. However, there are a few…
