One of the most common questions asked in real estate is whether it’s better to sell first and then buy, or take the opposite approach. Unfortunately, there’s no right or wrong answer as it depends on your financial situation, risk tolerance and the prevailing mood of the market. While selling your home first reduces financial…
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Many homeowners will now be debating whether it’s time to capitalise on lower interest rates and a growing exuberance in the property market by putting their home on the market. There’s a lot to think about before taking that step, of course. A strong sense of purpose and vision for the next chapter in your…
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Home-hunting takes on an extra dimension when you are a pet-lover and you need somewhere that’s suitable for your dog or cat. According to data from the RSPCA, Australia has one of the highest percentages of pet ownership in the world. Some 69% of occupiers have a pet, with 48% owning a dog and 33%…
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The upcoming spring sales season is expected to be one of the most competitive moments for property buying in recent memory. After a period of high interest rates because of the post-Covid spike in inflation, we have seen the interest rate fall from a high of 4.35% in February to its current level of 3.6%.…
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The spring sales season is just around the corner and buyers are likely to face one of the most competitive periods since the post-Covid property boom. We’re seeing the early signs of a competitive sellers market with recent auction results that are consistently delivering clearance rates of more than 70% every weekend. And just because…
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With the spring sales season just around the corner, sellers have a great opportunity to maximise the value of their property. The dynamics of the market have swung back in the seller’s favour since the temporary lull in real estate fortunes at the beginning of the year. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has recently…
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Market momentum continues to pick up nationally following the third cut in interest rates since February. Industry researcher Cotality has reported a sixth successive month of value gains across the real estate market – a great sign with the spring sales season just around the corner. Dwelling values rose by 0.6% in July – the…
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With rental markets super-tight across Australia, it’s easy for investors to take the foot off the pedal and assume they’ll find a great tenant, and the rental income will keep rolling in. Perhaps that’s true for some, but most investors need to work a little harder to find good and loyal tenants who’ll respect the…
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Have you ever looked at your energy bill and wanted to scream? Not only does the cost of heating your home feel like it’s through the roof, but the data that electricity suppliers give to explain your bill can be bewildering and unhelpful. Following an unusually cold and wet winter, many will fear their bill…
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While much of Australia continues to wake up to brisk mornings and endure chilly evenings, the reality is that spring is just around the corner – and that means the peak selling season for real estate. The market mood is now swinging in a highly positive direction thanks to two interest rate cuts since February…
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