ON LOCATION – Parramatta,
October 25, 2017
Where are we? Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia The City of Parramatta offers lifestyle, employment, arts and culture on the banks of the Parramatta River. It is 23 kilometres west of, and a 30 minute train ride from, Sydney’s CBD; and the popular Parramatta River ferry service operates daily from Darling Harbour and Circular Quay. The …more »
When faster is always better
October 20, 2017
Of the commitments we make in life, one that’s a pleasure to put behind us is our mortgage. “This is my home’, we can say. ‘No really… It is MY home, not the bank’s.’ For years, home owners have dreamt of the day they can say that! And you may get their sooner if you …more »
Choose value over price
October 13, 2017
Do you know the difference between ‘value’ and ‘price’? They are often confused. ‘Value’ stands the test of time, while prices fluctuate. Fact is, as property cycles go, there have been, and possibly always will be, an unfortunate percentage of homeowners who paid prices at the time of purchase that weren’t on par with the …more »
Shrinking lots require thoughtful garden planning
October 12, 2017
House renovating generally involves at least some level of garden renovation. If you are ‘doing up’ a house with the idea of taking it to the market, really think about how you might add value through the gardens you create. Especially when you are dealing with a small block, as so many are these days …more »
Shrinking lots require thoughtful garden planning
October 12, 2017
House renovating generally involves at least some level of garden renovation. If you are ‘doing up’ a house with the idea of taking it to the market, really think about how you might add value through the gardens you create. Especially when you are dealing with a small block, as so many are these days …more »
Answering those auction questions
October 9, 2017
In the global real estate scene, Australia and New Zealand have mature auction markets, and many of their auctioneers and auction marketers are recognized as leaders in their field. Other countries look to Australia and New Zealand for auction models, but even in these two countries, auction markets vary substantially across geographic regions, product types …more »
Buying to sell
September 26, 2017
This may be a useful start to a checklist if profit is your goal: Buy at the right price. Buy in the right location, and at the right size. Build relationships with best-performing local agents before you buy ; agents you value and trust implicitly because they are the agents to see your purchase-to-sale activity …more »
Pinpoint your market
September 20, 2017
Not all real estate markets are the same! This isn’t breaking news. It’ been said before. However, the information available to first time home buyers or fledgling investors still can be incredibly confusing as they unpack the ‘big picture stuff’. The real estate market does not operate as one homogenous entity. The decision a buyer …more »