A Message to the Buyer Today
October 5, 2021
CoreLogic figures have showed that somewhere between 2800 and 3000 + homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities each week during May this year. If you are a buyer today, you need to feel very comfortable with auctions because there is every likelihood the property you want will go under the hammer. …more »
It’s City Life for Me
October 1, 2021
Are you an urban buyer – or would you know how to appeal to one? Property writers are good at coming up with names, or better put, finding labels to describe things be they house types, trends or buyer groups. Here’s one – the urban buyer. (Urban – relating to or characteristic of a city) …more »
Hanging Out in the Treetops
October 1, 2021
Were you lucky enough to have a treehouse to play in as a child? Perhaps it was to establish a top-secret clubhouse similar to where Calvin and Hobbes plot their water balloon attacks on poor Susie. The tree fort is the location of all meetings of G.R.O.S.S. Guess what? Tree houses are not just for …more »
Weather and your investment property
October 1, 2021
In recent years, many landlords unfortunately saw their property investments destroyed or damaged as a result of fire and other weather-related circumstances. Some saw their property’s value and rental return decrease as once-thriving communities became ghost towns through a lengthy rebuilding period. Bushfire risk is increasing as our summers seem set to get drier and …more »
Renovation means engaging a builder
October 1, 2021
Renovating properties is considered one of the best ways to create equity, increase capital value or improve renter appeal, be it cosmetic or major structural work. When your investment strategy extends to buying and renovating, you will need to find the right builder for the job. As with all investment strategies, property investors are encouraged …more »
How agents help educated buyers and sellers
September 22, 2021
There is a plethora of online resources available to assist savvy buyers and sellers. Accessing such information on the market and current listings may even give buyers and sellers an advantage. But nothing can truly replace the expertise and knowledge of an experienced agent. Furthermore, it is because today’s real estate consumers are more educated …more »
Spring into spring with a clear, clean home
September 6, 2021
Spring time is the traditional time to give your home a good declutter and clean. It is a time of new life, right? So, why not get rid of all the stuff that no longer serves a purpose and is cluttering our lives. After the winter chill, it’s just a nice time to open up …more »
Helping you into home ownership
September 2, 2021
What’s on hand to help you into home ownership in Australia? For starters … First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) This is a one-off government payment designed to encourage and assist first home buyers to purchase a property. The size of the grant and the eligibility criteria attached to it differ in each state and territory, …more »