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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…
The way property is bought and sold has changed a lot in Australia over the past few decades. Not only have we seen listings move from shop windows to online portals, but buyer’s agents have become a growing part of the sector, too. While they have been a part of the profession in the US for…
Amid record house prices, rising demolition fees, and surging construction costs a new trend is emerging: free houses. Just last month, the owner of a 4-bedroom house in Kirrawee in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire advertised their property for free. But there’s a catch. It doesn’t come with the land it sits on. The 60-year old house,…
It seems as though there are always stories about the challenges of housing affordability in the media. And this seems to be dividing us into a nation of those who are property owners and those who believe property will always be unaffordable. I remember during the last property boom (back in 2106 and 2017) it…
Ever been to an auction where the property sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars above what the agent had quoted? I certainly have and I know many disappointed prospective buyers who have missed out at auction by being misled by agents’ quoted price ranges. Just to make things clear…the practice of underquoting is where…
Some people argue that buying a property is the most stressful part of the investment journey. But some find the property settlement process when the property is legally transferred from one party to another, a harrowing time. You have to rely on a team of conveyancers or solicitors, your finance broker, and your property manager…
We’re in a hot property market with selling agents being overwhelmed with buyer demand, so how do you get a real estate agent on your side? Remember, the real estate agent works for the seller and they’re obliged to aim for the best result on behalf of their client, but this means they want to…
With our property markets surging around Australia, many first home buyers are wondering if now is a good time to get a foot on the property ladder. Last year first homebuyers benefited from a combination of historically low interest rates which boosted their borrowing power; a pause in investor competition for entry-level properties; and government…
Every investor needs to know whether it’s the right time to buy, hold or sell their properties. While there are many numbers, statistics and indicators out there ready to help your decision making process, not all of them are accurate or reliable and some are even misleading. Investors are bombarded by a seemingly endless array…
A new client recently came to see me. He was a little hesitant at first as he had been using an accountant, lawyer, and financial planner and was apprehensive about the value Metropole Wealth Advisory could give. He left my office almost in tears when he realised the cost of his poor previous advice. Given that…
