Measuring the market mood isn’t always straightforward when property sales data isn’t heading for the stars, or dipping towards the floor. Everyone’s an expert when buyer behaviour is obvious. But the mood is a little harder to capture in Australia right now. Buyers and sellers have been hoping for more interest rate cuts, which seem…
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We all love a bargain! But even the most hardened property fan would admit bargains are rare in the highly competitive real estate market. Even buyers seeking fixer-uppers risk renovation costs ballooning if they do not do their homework correctly. What may seem a bargain can quickly turn into a nightmare of rising costs for…
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Young people frustrated at being priced out of real estate opportunities are turning to a strategy of co-buying to get their foot in the market. It’s an increasingly popular approach when the “Bank of Mum and Dad” cannot close the gap between a young person or couple’s income and loan obligations. Co-buying doesn’t come without…
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Surging listings and forecasts of even lower interest rates are powering the resurgence of the New Zealand property market. And bellwether market Auckland is back. Its average sale price is up 1.2% to $1.303 million, and its prestigious suburb of Matakana recorded quarterly value growth of 5.6%, putting the average price of a home above…
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We’ve all walked into a property to start an inspection and been greeted by an agent who takes our details and then starts to gently quiz us about our intentions in the market. As a buyer, you have the perfect opportunity to take control of the conversation and to drill down on the quality of…
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Have you ever used colour psychology to try to decide the colour scheme of a room or your entire home? Most of us select the colours we like, and inevitably we rely on our favourites. But is there a better way? Colour psychology is the study of how colours affect human emotions and behaviour. For…
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The needs of first-time buyers are back on the political agenda now the next federal election is just around the corner. The election is now confirmed as May 3. And the Labor Government is moving to further ease the pressures on first homebuyers, and capture their support. It has announced an increase in price caps…
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America’s real estate market is warming up – literally. Spring sales season is underway, and a wave of summer sales is just around the corner. It’s a favorite time for buyers to hit the market. This year, they’re seeking out great deals as the market finds its balance after a spike in post-Covid property values…
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New Zealanders’ optimism about the housing market continues to rise with more owners opting for a variable mortgage rate rather than locking one in. Almost one-third of Kiwis (31.8%) have now opted for a floating rate in the belief there are more cuts to come from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ). Commentators are…
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The turbulent economic and political news in Canada may not fill everyone with excitement when it comes to buying and selling real estate – yet, where uncertainty lurks there is opportunity! The latest data on Canadian real estate suggests prices are now subdued due to the obvious themes of public discourse. People are concerned about…
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