If you’re seeking to understand the long-term picture for Australian property – either to sell or invest in the months ahead – a good indicator is the building approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the numbers often fluctuate from month to month, the ABS reports give you a solid trend over…
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As Canada looks to new political leadership and a general election later this year, there’s no denying the lack of affordable housing has weighed heavily on the Trudeau Government. Property values are more than 30% higher than in April 2020 – a direct consequence of government economic stimulus during the pandemic and a near-zero benchmark…
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Everyone seeking to enter the Australian property market in 2025 will be paying closer attention than ever to the fortunes of local real estate. A mixture of economic uncertainty, low unemployment and labour shortages, together with anticipated interest rate cuts and a federal election, will all have an influence on the 2025 market. We ended…
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What’s the true secret to a successful home sale? Is it location, size, design, price or presentation? Of course, it’s a combination of all of these facets of a property. The most powerful factor will depend on the individual buyer. However, there’s one element homeowners often underestimate despite the advice of their agent: the importance…
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The Kiwi property market enters 2025 in an environment of falling interest rates, new lending rules, economic challenges and an increasing number of properties coming onto the market. It’s a lot to take in. After a tough couple of years for upsizers and aspiring first homebuyers, our real estate scene is finally loosening up thanks…
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If you’re considering whether to enter the property market to upgrade or purchase your first home, it’s a valuable exercise to study the key market factors that could be working in your favour. Across NZ, listings are hitting record numbers while the cost of cash – the Official Cash Rate (OCR) – has dropped to…
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The rise of remote working continues across the US today, even though many companies are now calling their workers back to the office. As an experienced agent, I see how the work-from-home movement continues to transform the real estate scene. Buyers continue to prioritize properties that have suitable space for a home office, and they…
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Winter is a great time to buy a property – you don’t have the competition of spring and summer buyers. Usually, you’ll be able to enjoy additional time to consider your options when choosing a house, apartment or condo. But it doesn’t always work out like that. If there’s another prospective buyer in the picture,…
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Every year, most owners will get a reminder to pay their home and contents insurance, and then transfer the cash without understanding exactly what they’re buying. So, what does the average policy cover? Firstly, let’s differentiate between home and contents cover. If you’re insuring your house, then your home policy should cover the structure of…
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When the sun is shining and you’re enjoying a wonderful holiday at a resort or in a seaside town, it’s so easy to start dreaming of owning a holiday home. With sun-kissed beaches and streets teeming with people, you could be lured into believing owning a holiday home that you could also rent could be…
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