The Bank of Mum and Dad is one of the most discussed concepts when it comes to young people saving for their first home. Official data on the financial strength of this so-called “bank” is absent in Australia, although a survey by Finder.com.au – a comparison website – claimed it was worth $35 billion and…
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After months of owners holding onto their properties tightly and bolstering prices, the pendulum is swinging back in favour of buyers, and especially for Kiwis who are seeking to upgrade. The recent 0.25% reduction in interest rates – the Official Cash Rate (OCR) has now fallen from 5.25% last August to 3.25% – is offering…
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Wallpaper is not a fad that’s going to disappear any time soon. Gen Z and Millennials are embracing big and bold patterns as they modernise the look and feel of their first homes. And unlike many fashions in property, it’s really a case of anything goes when it comes to wallpaper. Block patterns, stripes and…
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Australians are normally a careful people when it comes to money, and the prospect of a federal election is enough to put most property purchases on hold as buyers wait to see which party and policies win the day. Not this time. Buyer demand for homes across Australia showed no sign of stalling as the…
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As we head into winter, the New Zealand housing market is full of mystery and intrigue. Trying to find the perfect time to buy and sell a home has rarely been harder if you believe you can read the tea leaves of our real estate market. We’ve been helped by the recent 0.25% cut in…
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With summer finally here, we’re about to begin our annual vigil against pests that are determined to claim squatting rights in our cupboards, the cracks in the tile grout and anywhere else they can find shelter. When preparing your home for sale, the last thing you want any buyer to see is a line of…
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The economic uncertainty instigated from Washington has dampened the mood of the spring real estate markets in Canada and the United States. A time of year that’s traditionally associated with optimism and a desire to buy and sell homes across the country has been overshadowed by caution. While we have never seen an economic twist…
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Looking into the crystal ball of real estate is a perilous pastime. Any experienced agent will tell you it’s more important to transact when you are ready, rather than try to buy and sell a home like you would offload shares. By the time you’ve picked up on a new market trend, it’s usually too…
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Purchasing real estate has been a rising challenge for aspiring first homebuyers due to a combination of higher prices and wage stagnation, but there are a number of government schemes to help young Canadians. The recent change in market momentum that now favours the buyer – thanks to an increasing number of homes for sale…
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It’s time to reassess your real estate strategy! If you’re backing off purchasing your dream home because of the tariff threats, then you could be missing a rare opportunity. If you’re wavering, know that the possibilities of striking a great deal will likely be gone in a year’s time. Fortune favours the brave, as they…
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