The strong performance of the Sydney property market before the coronavirus crisis struck suggests a resilience in buyer interest that could spur a bounce-back when restrictions are lifted. Data shows values in the Sydney market grew 13% in the year to March on the back of an increase in sales volumes of 25%. Fears for…
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Melbourne property values have entered the coronavirus crisis at record high levels, giving the market confidence that pent-up demand and positive buyer sentiment will return quickly. Property values were up 12% in the year to March 2020, according to the latest research of industry leader CoreLogic. This was powered by sales volumes that were 11.6%…
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Here are six of the most common questions that property buyers and investors are asking at the moment as we all come to terms with the social and economic impact of the coronavirus. Is it a good time to purchase an investment property? Whenever you can see that the numbers are working for you is…
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The successful lockdown, now at Level 2, has not dissuaded Kiwi home buyers from continuing to search for their ideal property. Local property sites are reporting record traffic as buyers scour the market for great buying opportunities before the crisis ends. With inspections currently suspended by governments, the market might feel quiet, but sellers should…
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Video is a great way to help sellers even though open houses and private inspections are back on the agenda after the government implemented Level Two of the coronavirus emergency. If your marketing budget doesn’t stretch to a high-end 3D virtual tour or a professional videographer, then you can produce your own video with a…
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Now Australia has flattened its COVID-19 curve, a discussion is starting about how we get ourselves back to normal in the coming months. Tough, courageous decisions lay ahead but one thing is for sure, a healthy property market will be at the top of the post-virus economy wishlist. Nothing powers our economy more than a…
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With open houses starting again, buyers no longer have to rely on a specially arranged private inspection or video walk-throughs. But there are still smart ways to approach the challenge of buying property. Ask your real estate agent for the floorplan of the property you’re interested in. If you study it carefully, you will get…
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A transition to digital platforms has become a hallmark of property sales during the COVID-19 crisis. Buyers and sellers are quickly embracing solutions such as virtual tours of homes and video tours to assess homes in the first instance while it is also possible to attend auctions online that you watch and bid from your…
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Here are six of the most common questions that property buyers and investors are asking as each of the states begins to ease their lockdown rules. Is it a good time to purchase an investment property? The numbers have to stack up for an investment to work. You might think property will get cheap, but…
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Open house inspections are back, but social distancing rules mean no more than 10 people can be inside at any time. This means potential buyers are grabbing the opportunity to take virtual or 3D tours of homes on the market. As your agent, we can conduct these tours using phone-app video calls, or organise for…
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