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Brisbane ready to bounce to pre-COVID record prices

The property market in Brisbane entered the Covid-19 crisis at record highs that will give it the strength to rebound strongly once economic activity and confidence return. Prices rose consistently across the city and regional Queensland, according to new data from CoreLogic. Brisbane prices increased 3.8% in the April quarter compared with the corresponding period…
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Data shows the core strength of Sydney market

The May data from CoreLogic shows Sydney remained the most robust real estate market as Australia entered the Covid-19 lockdown. The high levels of price growth across the city indicates there will be a release of pent-up demand for properties as economic activity returns to normal and confidence returns. The Sydney market recorded price growth…
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Solid signs for property rebound in Melbourne

The Melbourne property market stayed in positive territory in the lead up to the Covid-19 lockdown, growing 1.4% in the 12 weeks ending April 30. This result gave Melbourne an annual year-on-year increase in property value of 12.4% – a strong result beaten only by Sydney and Darwin, according to the latest data CoreLogic. Despite…
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Why you shouldn’t wait til Spring to sell

It is still a few months away but the coming Spring selling season for property may turn out to be bigger than ever before. With lockdown restrictions easing, there’s a sense of optimism that the country will feel near-normal again by September and October. That means homeowners who have put off selling their property will…
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How your agent can help when selling during divorce

A real estate agent can play a pivotal role in limiting the stress of selling a property during a divorce. Choosing the right agent is crucial as they should be a trusted intermediary for both partners and be able to limit any disagreements. That’s not always easy. The stakes are high. The family home is…
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What happens at settlement?

For many home-buyers, what happens on settlement day can feel like secret solicitor business. Of course, it’s the day when the deal is truly sealed. You take ownership of your new home, receive the keys and begin the next chapter of your life.  Settlement day affects buyers in different ways – some are excited about…
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Six things to do before you move

Moving home is both one of the most exciting and stressful moments in life. It marks a new chapter or even a fresh start. But once you have bought your next home, or have given notice to leave your rental, the clock starts ticking. You’ll have between four to six weeks to pack up your…
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How to buy an off-market property

This is one of real estate’s great secrets: agents are often selling properties that are not in the window, on websites or advertised in local newspapers. These properties are known as “off-market”. Their owners either don’t want others to know they are selling, or they’re testing the market to see if they can achieve a…
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Seven ways buyers can beat auction nerves

It’s Saturday morning, and you didn’t sleep much last night. Over and again, you kept picturing in your mind today’s auction and how you’re going to win it, and lose it. When your dream home goes under the hammer, anxiety and nerves creep into your thoughts about the prospect of missing out to someone with…
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How to ensure your home is adequately insured

It’s a sad fact that most homes are under-insured and too many owners will not make this discovery until it’s too late. Your home is your greatest asset and failure to protect yourself financially against fire, storm damage or any other type of disaster can prove an expensive mistake. Home insurance is not a set-and-forget…
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