If you’re looking to buy a property at the moment, the apartment market is proving to be less volatile than detached housing. The latest CoreLogic figures show a 1.4% decline nationally in apartment prices in the three months to the end of July. But if you look at the year-on-year figure, it’s down 0.2% because…
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One of the most common pieces of advice you’ll receive from an agent when you’re preparing to sell will be to suggest you tone down any bold colours in your home. Bright red feature walls and pink bedrooms are an agent’s nightmare because brash paintwork of any rainbow hue will likely send many prospective buyers…
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It’s a fascinating time in real estate if you’re an investor or considering whether this is the right time to make your first move towards becoming a property baron. Annual rent growth is pushing through the double-digit barrier because Australia now has a shortage of rental accommodation, partly due to investors selling to owner-occupiers at…
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Many sellers experience nervousness and even pangs of anxiety as the deadline for their first open house looms large. It’s a big moment, of course. There’s a lot on the line and you want prospective buyers to have the best possible impression of your home. Owners focused on preparing their homes for this moment can…
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The sweet smell of jasmine means spring is in the air, heralding the start of our prime selling season for real estate and a fabulous time to give your garden a makeover. And the optimism that spring inspires is also with us. Owners who delayed their plans to sell because of Covid are now in…
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Higher mortgage rates, insurance premiums and maintenance costs are likely contributing to reasons for raising the rent on one or more of your investment properties at the moment. If that’s the case, you’d not be alone. Rents are increasing across Australia by more than 10% year-on-year in every capital city and many regional areas. An…
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Spring is traditionally the most popular time to buy and sell property in Australia. Buyers can always be confident there’ll be plenty of properties to inspect, while sellers believe the return of warmer weather will improve their sale price. And in normal times, they’d both be right. But with mortgage costs rising as the Reserve…
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Today’s market is giving off all sorts of crazy signals. Prices are strong, mortgage rates rise, fall and rise again, and the number of homes for sale stays stubbornly below historical averages. Making a rational buying decision is tough with all this noise around you. You’re probably asking: “Should I buy now? Do I hold…
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Taking a little bit of time to be organised before you start house hunting will help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible once you do find your dream home. We’ve listed our top tips to avoid potential challenges and delays as you embark on this exciting process and move one step closer to…
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As a homeowner, at some point will need to call in a contractor to deal with a plumbing problem. Some of the jobs you may need help with are replacing your hot-water heater, putting in new pipes, unblocking a drain or fitting new taps. Building a relationship with a good local plumber will certainly prove…
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