Your home is probably your most significant financial asset, and it would make sense that you’d spend time maintaining it to head off small issues before they become big, expensive problems. If you’re already feeling a little guilty and admitting to yourself you could be more proactive, you’re not alone. New research suggests 84% of…
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Buyer optimism and an interest rate cut have seemingly reversed the small dip in average Australian property prices that we witnessed at the end of last year. Once again, property values are on the rise and both the Sydney and Melbourne markets appear to have turned the corner. Industry researcher CoreLogic reports that values rose…
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For many Australians, and especially first homebuyers, the belief that purchasing property is a great way to build your wealth is foundational. While we all realise real estate has its ebbs and flows – like any other market – society has taught us that property is a solid investment for our futures. It might not…
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As a serious property investor, you’re likely to be well-versed in the need to diversify not only the types of property in your portfolio but also their locations. These two factors should dominate your strategy in the same way that your tactical choices are influenced by the potential for capital growth and rental yields. All…
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New Zealand property buyers enjoyed more good news with another cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR). The Reserve Bank of New Zealand took the knife to the OCR for a fifth time since last August, reducing the rate 0.25% to 3.5%. Determined to spark up emerging economic growth and support the five-month momentum of…
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With interest rates in full retreat, Kiwi confidence in the property market grows stronger with every month that passes. The number of successful sales has increased 3.4% on last year’s numbers, and the average value rose 0.4% in the three months to March. The average property in New Zealand is now worth $970,000. Our property…
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The latest sales data for real estate across America shows a dip in March – a fact that the National Association of Realtors said reflected a downturn in “housing mobility”. Its chief economist said this could become a societal trend as folks decided to “stay in place” rather than move for reasons of work or…
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A continuing environment of high rates and a case of tariff jitters dampened buyer enthusiasm for real estate in March, according to the latest figures. Sales slipped 5.9% to an annual 4.02 million deals on a March-to-March basis. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said the market remained on a “solid footing” and blamed one…
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If you’re a first homebuyer, you’d be forgiven for being mentally exhausted by the endless commentary and predictions of how Canada’s economy will cope with these on-again, off-again tariffs. Uncertainty is the scourge of decision making, and every real estate agent in the land will be sympathetic to the emotions you’re probably going through. Any…
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Understanding how values in Australian real estate are changing has a fundamental influence on any decision to buy and sell. Property is recognised as a reliable foundation on which to build your wealth. However, your challenge is to navigate market fluctuations to avoid buying at the top of the cycle. Right now, Australia’s market is…
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