Are you hoping to buy a home but are apprehensive about the process of securing a home loan? It can be confusing as there are many lending institutions in the market, as well as mortgage brokers and others for whom home loan products are a key part of their business. The criteria they use […]
Buying your first home is one of those life occasions that can invoke both excitement and terror, both at the same time. The excitement is dreaming big and spending days looking at property until you have some knowledge of your local real estate market. The terror is the reality of signing up for a mortgage […]
Buying your first home is one of life’s most exciting experiences. Most buyers get caught up in all the obvious activities such as selecting a location, inspecting housing stock, planning renovations and shopping for furnishings to suit their chosen property. With some basic knowledge of lending practices, they have also secured a mortgage and have […]
One of the regularly debated issues in residential real estate is whether it is best to sell first before buying another property, or better to buy something else before selling. This is the dilemma most sellers face once they have made the decision to place their home on the market, and unfortunately, there is no […]
When property owners make the decision to sell their real estate holding their reasons for taking this step will not all be the same. Some may need to free up cash, some may be moving interstate or downsizing, and some want to pursue other investment opportunities. While there are many reasons, the one thing they […]
In a depressed property market, the biggest frustration for sellers is that they won’t be able to sell their home unless they sell at any price. However, once the market starts to move in either direction, it is essential to monitor the trends before changing the price. It also equally important to seek professional advice […]
If you have been thinking about selling your property, you likely have an amount in mind that you would like to achieve. You should remember that your preferred asking price and what the market will pay may be different. To get a realistic figure, you need a property appraisal by an experienced real estate agent. […]
Property investment across the country is still generally sound, despite the difficult year just gone. As a society and an economy, however, we have learnt the hard way that we should always be prepared for the unexpected. We should always have a Plan B – just in case. Short-term vs. Long-term Tenancies Residential property investors […]
According to mental health professionals, moving to a new house 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 and the transition […]
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 […]