New data showing a sharp increase in building approvals for apartments is an early indication that market confidence is returning. And it also suggests apartment owners planning to upgrade may want to make their move in the medium term. A jump of 56.6% in building approvals for units was registered by the Australian Bureau of…
Read more
The quick change in our economic landscape should give many homeowners a reason to evaluate their mortgage situation. As a respected agency in your area, we have experienced this scenario before and understand how tightening economic conditions and rising mortgage payments affect our clients. Below, we’ve offered a short list of basic advice on how…
Read more
The quick change in our economic landscape should give many homeowners a reason to evaluate their mortgage situation. As a respected agency in your area, we have experienced this scenario before and understand how tightening economic conditions and rising mortgage payments affect our clients. Below, we’ve offered a short list of basic advice on how…
Read more
The rental crisis sparked by thousands of overseas students and workers returning home because of the pandemic has been turned on its head, creating fresh opportunities for experienced and first-time investors. Demand now far outstrips supply, according to the latest figures revealed by REA Group’s PropTrack rental report. We’re seeing a 37% rise in demand…
Read more
Property ownership and affordable housing have already played a major role in the current federal election campaign, highlighted by the constant speculation of interest rate rises. One issue out of left field has been the fast-emerging shortage of rental properties. Not only are tenants feeling insecure about their accommodation, but their rents are rising at…
Read more
Housing affordability for young Australians has never been far from the centre of debate in the current federal election campaign. Both major parties have pledged similar programs to help first-home buyers, who have access to the First Home Guarantee scheme, which was extended in the Federal Budget just days before the election was called. Under…
Read more
Home affordability has hit centre stage in the federal election with Labor offering a scheme in which buyers can purchase a home more cheaply if they share equity in the property with the Government. Labor says it would take up to 40% equity in a home to give Australians a better opportunity to get on…
Read more
When the heat in a booming property market eases down a notch, sellers need to become more competitive to maximise the value of their homes. Some buyers may feel they have the whip-hand, thinking they can low-ball you because the banks predict rising interest rates. But that’s not true if they’ve set their heart on…
Read more
Deciding when to sell your home which is so often your great financial asset, is one of the biggest decisions directly affecting your wealth. Sometimes, a sale will be forced due to personal circumstances or a change in employment. But if you have a choice in the timing, then it pays to study not only…
Read more
Global economic and political events can sometimes cause concern among American families about their standard of living and personal wealth strategies. It’s natural to wonder how such events might affect significant assets like property values. When major international events occur, many homeowners and potential buyers question the potential impact on the real estate market. After…
Read more
