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URGENT LANDLORDS MESSAGE - Your Rental Income is at Risk

August 11, 2023

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Dear Landlords, we are writing to let you know about proposed changes to the laws for residential rental properties and how you can help protect landlords’ rights. You may already be aware of recommendations such as freezing rent, capping rent increases, removing landlords’ rights to refuse pets, abolishing no-grounds termination notices and introducing portable bonds. […]

Worried about your Mortgage?

July 18, 2023

Market Update Selling Tips

    

HOW TO PRESENT YOUR HOUSE FOR SALE - Part 4

February 1, 2023

Selling Tips

  Colour has the power to attract. A tub of colourful flowers on the front step adds a welcoming touch. If you have a front veranda or deck, set the stage with attractively arranged outdoor furniture. Consider using an attractive welcome mat to greet buyers when they come through your front door. It can also […]

HOW TO PRESENT YOUR HOUSE FOR SALE - Part 3

February 1, 2023

Selling Tips

21. Remove all clutter and make a habit of picking up clothing, shoes and personal possessions for each and every inspection or Open House. 22. Empty cupboards of off-season clothing and pack them away for the move. Organise cupboards to demonstrate the most efficient use of space. Cupboards should look as though there is room […]

HOW TO PRESENT YOUR HOUSE FOR SALE - Part 2

February 1, 2023

Selling Tips

Getting ready to sell your house but not too sure on how to present it?? Here are a few more quick tips, on how you can present your property for sale. 11. Clean and polish ceiling fans. Take down and clean exhaust fan covers, as these are dust magnets. Set The Scene This part of […]

HOW TO PRESENT YOUR HOUSE FOR SALE - Part 1

February 1, 2023

Selling Tips

Getting ready to sell your house but not too sure on how to present it?? Here are a few quick tips, on how you can present your property for sale. 1. No clutter or odours. Your property must be kept clean and clutter-free. Clear and tidy all surfaces. If the property looks clean and smells […]

REAL ESTATE NEWS FEBRUARY 1

February 1, 2022

Market Update

  Most Cities, Regions Creating Gains CoreLogic’s latest quarterly Pain and Gain report shows that the best capital gains are to be found in Hobart, Regional Victoria and Canberra. The report, which compares the prices of properties sold in the September Quarter with their previous sale, found that 98% of houses sold in Hobart were […]

REAL ESTATE NEWS JANUARY 25

January 25, 2022

Market Update

  Buyers Target Existing Homes The number of loans to owner-occupiers rose 10% in November, bringing the monthly total to $13.4 billion, 1.6% higher than October, show official figures. “The housing market is on its way back,” says CommSec chief economist Craig James. That means more homes will be purchased and create flow-on demand to […]

REAL ESTATE NEWS JANUARY 20

January 1, 2022

Market Update

  Welcome to The Week In Real Estate Australians must rank among the most optimistic people on the planet. It seems the only thing that can bring down the national mood is a federal election. This time last year negativity dominated and the looming election was the major cause. Right now there is an atmosphere […]

PROPERTY MARKET & INVESTMENT NEWS AUGUST 3RD

August 3, 2019

Market Update

  You Should Be Paying Under 4% Home loan customers across Australia should be paying an interest rate under 4% – or they’re paying too much, according to one specialist. Some lenders are even offering variable rate mortgage deals with a “2” in front. Financial comparison website Mozo’s analysis of the mortgage market showed the […]

PROPERTY MARKET & INVESTMENT NEWS JULY 27TH

July 27, 2019

Market Update

  10% Price Rises Predicted Price rises as high as 10% have been predicted for major city markets following a resurgence in sentiment and activity in the wake of a series of positive events. Auction clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne have had another strong showing and recovery in price levels appears to be underway, […]

PROPERTY MARKET & INVESTMENT NEWS JULY 20TH

July 20, 2019

Market Update

  Affordability Best In 20yrs: HIA Housing affordability is the best it’s been in two decades with mortgage repayments now consuming the smallest proportion of earnings since 1999, the Housing Industry Association says. Softer housing markets and a reduction in interest rates combined to improve affordability during the June Quarter, while average earnings have begun […]