Debate about whether it’s better to buy a new home or an established property is as old as the real estate sector itself. New homes have an inherent value because they should have fewer maintenance costs and challenges, although that’s not always the case. They should also benefit from modern design and convenience. With older…
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If you’re an Eastern states investor, you’d be forgiven for thinking most properties are sold at auction. Yet, that’s far from the truth. Two of the nation’s fastest growing markets – Adelaide and Perth – don’t “do” auctions. In the last week of September, for example, there were just three auctions in the whole of…
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Here are seven buyer tips for today’s market: Key advisers – Opinions are cheap in real estate. Everybody has one. So, choose who you listen to carefully. You want advice only from those who understand your goals and financial situation with a good handle on the market. They’ll give you insight, not an opinion. The…
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The rental shortage that caused such an outcry in the aftermath of Covid is back with the national vacancy rate at just 1.47%. Scarcity of rental properties is forcing many Australians to look for new, longer term leases for fear they are going to have their current ones terminated by landlords seeking higher rents. A…
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In a new landmark survey, industry leaders and investors have raised significant concern about the burden of real estate tax increases being imposed by state governments and local councils. A third of all members of the Property Council of Australia (32%) put taxes and charges at the top of their concerns in the sixth annual…
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The journey to buying your first home often feels like an uphill battle – saving the deposit, navigating interest rates and facing the rising cost of property. The reality is that the market offers strategic advantages that can dramatically shorten your timeline. So, let’s cut through the noise and share three powerful, up-to-date hacks that…
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Sales agents ask you lots of questions when you’re beginning the process of selling your home to upsize, downsize or move interstate. One of the more interesting ones is, “What do you love about your home?” It’s a good idea to pause before you answer. Why? Because you know better than anyone else what makes…
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The spring market continues to deliver handsomely for homeowners with national values increasing month-on-month by another 0.7%, according to the latest data from Cotality’s Home Value Index (HVI). The result, the strongest monthly gain since May 2024, means property prices have now risen 4.1% year-on-year, according to Cotality figures. If the current growth trends continue…
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There are many signs of the Canadian market improving, but the biggest signal everyone wants to see is an upward shift in value trends – and that seems to be a few months away. A rising level of inventory of homes for sale is keeping a lid on prices. This is despite the Bank of…
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Property sales are on the rise across Canada, jumping another 1.1% month-over-month in August, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Buyer sentiment is picking up in Montreal, Greater Vancouver and Ottawa, giving Canada its best market performance in August for four years. Deal numbers have now increased for a fifth straight month, signalling…
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