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There’s no getting away from the fact that selling your property is a big deal. 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 you avoid making poor choices and…
We all want to buy our house or our next investment property at the lowest price possible, or at least get good value for our money. You now know that the asking price quoted by the selling agent will usually be more than the owner is willing to take for their home. It’s just part…
For years the great Australian dream has been to own one’s one home — but how are things going? Are we achieving this? Interestingly this is a very Australian aspiration – it’s not the same in other parts of the world where many expect to be tenants all their lives. Even in the USA the Great…
You’ve found your dream home, in just the right location, or the deal investment property, but the selling agent has just dropped a bombshell… “We have several other interested parties!” Or worse… “We’ve already had a number of offers…” Suddenly the lifestyle you were picturing, with your family enjoying this amazing property, could be snatched…
A real estate agent works for the seller but they only get paid if the property sells. So, even though a sales agent may be working for the other team, it doesn’t mean you can’t get them on your side. Doing so may mean a place at the front of the queue when viewing houses…
Unfortunately, not all properties sell the first time they’re listed for sale, even in a hot market. Those that do sell can go pretty quickly, while those that don’t can languish on the “for sale” register of selling agents for some time. Around 20% to 30% of properties fail to find a buyer. Whatever the…
The market has moved on to the next phase of the property cycle. This means both buyers and sellers both need to adjust their strategies to be successful. So here are some tips to help no matter which side of a property transaction you find yourself on: 5 TOP TIPS FOR BUYERS Do your homework. Now,…
I am often asked about when it is the best time to sell a home. Most think it is spring. And yes, it is slightly better but only marginally so. As a summary across all capitals – 21% of sales take place in summer; 26% in autumn; 25% in winter and 27% in spring. New…
If you are thinking about buying your first home, consider the following tips before you sign on the dotted line. 1. Rentvesting While the thought of living in your first home is a tempting one, there is a financial incentive to making your first house an investment property. In doing so, all costs become a tax deduction…
Most investors think of building and pest inspections as part and parcel when buying a property. In other words, it’s one of the slightly annoying, yet completely essential, steps to safeguarding your purchase when buying a property. They tend to be viewed as a kind of insurance policy, helping you ensure you don’t end up…
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