Selling by private treaty is the most popular way to sell your home and is great alternative to the tension-filled experience of watching your home go under the hammer at auction. Private treaty sales is the most popular method of sale with approximately 75% of homes sold this way across the country. It allows a…
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New apartment blocks are being built in our major cities all the time, and the idea of owning a brand new unit with a swimming pool, gym and underground parking is alluring. For a piece of the action, though, you usually have to buy off-the-plan and then wait for construction to finish before moving in.…
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Owning a home is a work in progress – there’s always something fix, maintain or replace. And if you don’t stay on top of it, your to-do list can grow quickly. Property is the most significant investment most of us ever make and so time and effort should be invested to keep it in great…
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Nobody sells on a whim so there’s little excuse for not preparing your home for the moment that it goes on the market. You’ll give yourself the best chance of maximising the final sale price by assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your property, and deciding whether to invest in some smart renovations that will…
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Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that the ownership of a house cannot match. Buying a unit is also comparatively cheaper because it does not come with the cost of purchasing – or maintaining – an entire block of land. Many people are turning their back on detached houses…
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A tired or broken boundary fence will always be a drag on the positive impression that you want your home to make with prospective buyers and can have an impact on the final sale price. Fences that lean, have missing or rotten slats are not only unsightly but signal to buyers that they’ll have to…
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Few decisions when selling property are more important than choosing your agent. They will guide you on price expectation, time on market and the best way to market your home to maximise its value. You want an agent who has a good knowledge of the local area, a database of potential buyers and experience in…
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If you’re in the market for an investment property but finding prices a little on the steep side, there’s a new disruptive trend to consider – fragmented ownership. New proptech startups like Bricklet, make it possible to purchase a slice of a property that is co-owned with others. You could own one-tenth of a house…
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Stock market gyrations have made the property sector an attractive destination for investors. Investing in property is a significant financial decision, but it has produced substantial wealth for thousands of Australians who’ve taken the plunge. While rents can dip periodically, a good investment property will provide a steady revenue flow and can double in capital…
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Property is usually the most valuable asset any individual, couple or family might own. When the time comes to put it on the market, the most important of all decisions is how to approach the sales process. Most owners will choose an exclusive agent to execute the marketing plan and then finalise a price with…
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