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A predictable surge in auction listings this weekend has failed to dampen rising optimism that buyers perhaps are now slowly shrugging off last year’s doom and gloom. Weekend clearance rates in Melbourne and Sydney were similar to last weekend’s results and again well above the record low levels recorded in the bleak end to last…
Clearly 2019 will be a challenging year for property and the Australian economy. There has been a lot of speculation about the effect of falling Australian house prices on the broader economy. Some commentators are suggesting that the negative wealth effect of weaker house prices and falling consumer confidence at present with so much happening in the political and economic…
Have you ever wondered how much do you need to earn to be able to afford a house in Australia? Well…even though 2018 saw a substantial cooling in the property market, house prices still remain considerably high, with the proportion of those choosing to rent continuing to rise. A survey by The Salvation Army revealed…
Buying your next home can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first home. It’s exciting but full of complexities. While it’s likely to be the largest financial transaction you will ever make, we’ve found that many home buyers are poorly prepared to ensure they make a good purchase decision. And it’s not their fault….
Selling your home is always a time of excitement because it often means you’re moving somewhere new perhaps because of a work promotion or even a new addition to the family. Regardless of the reason, people buy and sell in every market, so it’s always wise to do what you can to potentially increase the…
Have you finally found the perfect pad but have no idea how to take the next step? Don’t worry, like many buyers out there, you’re not alone! Whether it’s a four-day cooling off period, no cooling off period, making a verbal offer or using a contract to put an offer in writing, the offer and…
The off-the-plan property sector has had its share of ups and downs over recent years. For a while there, in big cities like Sydney and Melbourne at least, it seemed like you could do no wrong because there was huge pent-up demand from buyers. There were regular media reports of buyers queuing to sign contracts…
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. Yet you now know that the asking price quoted by the selling agent will usually be…
When it comes to selling you home – you want to ensure you’re in the right hands. Watch as I discuss how to find the best selling agent and which methods you should avoid. This week’s question: What’s the best way to get a selling agent to sell my home? There’s a number of site…
Selling a property is usually not something that is done lightly. Perhaps you need to sell because your family has grown, and you need more space. Another reason is that you have run your numbers and come to realise that that specific investment property is not growing in value as much as it should, so…
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