In a depressed property market where nothing is selling, the biggest frustration for owners who need their property sold is that unless they are prepared to take huge losses and sell at any price, there is little they can do to change the situation. However, once the market starts to move in either direction, it […]
If you have been thinking about selling your property, you will most likely have an amount in mind that you would like to achieve. You should also remember that your preferred asking price and what the market will pay may be a long way apart. To get a realistic figure, what you need now is […]
Despite the difficult year just gone, and the likelihood that it will be some months before things will return to relative normality, property investment across the country is still sound, although there are some variations depending on location. As a society and an economy, however, we have learnt the hard way that we should always […]
According to mental health professionals, moving to a new house for some people can be almost as stressful as other significant life events such as going through a divorce or losing a much-loved job. All three involve change, pushing us outside our comfort zone, which can lead to stress. However, if the changes are expected, […]
Apartment living is increasing in popularity in our capital cities and some of the large regional centres. With demand showing no sign of slowing in the short term and with stocks of new and older apartments in short supply in some areas, home buyers and investors are turning towards buying off-the-plan. Pay a Deposit, Sign […]
Regardless of whether you are a tenant or a property owner, everyone wants a place to call home. As the mix of dwelling types becomes more varied, there has never been more to choose from. Where once it was either a free-standing house or a flat, now we have the duplex, the townhouse, apartments, units, […]
Owning a home with a yard big enough to accommodate two cars, a caravan and a pool was once the holy grail for most Australian families, but demographic and lifestyle changes have given dwelling buyers far more options these days, than those available to their parents. Housing lot sizes in major cities have shrunk to […]
Are you looking for long-term accommodation but cannot decide if you should rent or buy? If you favour an apartment over other dwelling types you have already made the first decision, so all that remains is choosing between buying and renting. Look at Both Sides of the Issue Like every major life decision, there are […]
The current health pandemic is causing disruption nationwide across most parts of the economy and the real estate sector is no exception. However, there are still buyers in the market in encouraging numbers. Their first key decisions are the preferred location of the new dwelling and whether to buy a house or an apartment. Houses […]
Those who dream of eventually owning their own home need a starting point to focus their energies, and for most people that starting point is a house deposit. With house prices in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, having a reasonable deposit gives the prospective homeowner financial credibility when shopping around for a competitive housing […]