Tick-Tock goes the housing market time bomb
A confluence of building approvals, housing price and population figures this week are likely to all point in one direction: the failure of housing policy in key markets to keep pace with the nation’s needs. And there’s no sign of that changing. In just three …
Bumper listings hints at a buyers’ market
Sydney’s yo-yoing auction clearance rate slipped to 57 per cent amid the bumper 588 weekend listings. There had been a 61 per cent success rate the previous weekend. Clearance rates have averaged 67 per cent so far this year, the weakest weekend result being 51 …
Nigerian Real Estate Scammer
THE sale of a Karrinyup home without the owner’s knowledge by a Nigerian scammer has prompted an investigation by five government agencies and a warning to real estate agents to beware of fraud. Roger Mildenhall, 64, was living in South Africa when his $485,000 Perth …
Preparing your home for a spring sale.
Every year at exactly this time ‘Spring Fever’ hits the real estate market as owners all over Australia shout “enough!” and put their homes up for sale. Your Investment Property looks at how you can make your place stand out from the crowd in this …
What’s the right price for property?
It’s one of those clichés you’ll often hear in real estate … properties that are priced appropriately are selling. It seems so obvious, really. When you’re making such a big investment surely you’d only do it at the right price? But of course buying houses …
Should vendors be present at open homes?
A friend is thinking of selling her house. It’s an upmarket place in a swish spot. Would it be appropriate, she asked me, for her to be there during the open homes, keeping the agent company? Maybe serving wine and cheese to tempt would-be home …
Friendly neighbours can increase property prices
Buyers are prepared to pay more for a Melrose Place-type environment. When good neighbours become good friends, it can not only make apartment buildings much more enjoyable places to live but also boost the price of the property. One of the key things professional strata …
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