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It’s a question that many property investors ask me: should I buy a new property or an established one? It’s obviously on the minds of lots of investors so it’s time we revisited this issue in a bit of detail. On the surface, it makes sense to buy a new property. Buyers like new things…
Looking at the latest ABS building activity stats the most notable change in the landscape of dwelling commencements over recent years has been the lift in apartment starts and, more recently, their fall. Here are some other highlights : Significant slowdown in dwelling commencements over the quarter House starts fall 7.6% – their lowest level…
Will we have a mini boom later this year if Labor wins the election, as investors rush to buy established properties before the new tax rules take effect? Many commentators are predicting that investors will rush to buy established properties before the negative gearing and capital gains tax rules are changed if Labor wins the…
Did you know that the banks are still in the business of lending money! Billions of dollars in dwelling finance commitments were approved in September in Australia. That’s right, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, tens of thousands of dwellings were financed in one single month for either owner occupiers of investors. There is no denying…
I hear it time and time again. A generation locked out of the housing market, a property bubble so inflated it is about to burst. Cue the doomsday music and fretting over escalating home values. Don’t get me wrong, saving for a deposit is a difficult exercise, and it is true that Australian property…
There’s no denying that buying a home is a big decision and yet you may be surprised by the number of people who are influenced by factors other than price, resale value and location. From the number of a house to a lick of new paint on the walls, it seems we are influenced by…
What Really Drives the Agent? Let me school you up on the relationship property owners have with Real Estate Agents. In most cases the Agent will be engaged by the Seller and therefore owes the Seller legal obligations. In many other circumstances though, particularly where the Buyer seeks and relies on the Agent’s advice, the…
The tables have turned, and currently there are more buyers that sellers and more properties. Auction clearance rates in Australia’s biggest property markets are hovering in the 40 to 50 per cent range, meaning about half of properties are passing in at auction. So you turn up to an auction, keen to buy your next home…
It’s a tough real estate market out there, for sellers at least. For cashed up buyers, it’s a dream come true. In many parts of Australia, the market is flooded with properties for sale, which means buyers have variety, time and bargaining power on their side. It’s enough to make a seller’s heart sink. With ‘for…
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,…
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