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July 16, 2021

Should you rent or buy, and why?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The question of homeownership versus contributing to a landlord’s investment is an age-old conundrum when buying your first home. Homeownership is a worthy goal that can build wealth and provide security. But depending on different […]

July 14, 2021

Essential pre-purchasing costs to account for

Buying a property requires more than a deposit. Pre-purchase costs can add up to 10 per cent to the price of an average family home. Some of these, such as conveyancing, stamp duty and mortgage costs, […]

July 9, 2021

To renovate or detonate: that is the question

There are two schools of thought when it comes to enhancing your lifestyle and increasing property values. Making the most of raw material (i.e. your place of residence or investment property), where location and median house […]

July 6, 2021

How building to rent addresses long-term affordability

Industry analysts and the renting public alike are acutely aware of the housing affordability crisis. Research by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute shows Australia is short 173,000 affordable dwellings for rent, with Sydney alone […]

July 2, 2021

Apartments under the investment spotlight

Not everyone can afford to spend a small fortune when buying their first home, which is why apartments will continue to be popular. Factor in the often central location, low-maintenance lifestyle, other conveniences and resale potential, […]

June 30, 2021

In appreciation of depreciation

Simply put, depreciation is the act of a fixed asset losing value over time. It occurs in all acquired entities. The nature of this ongoing prospect in terms of an investment property precludes depreciation solely for […]

March 18, 2021

The cooling-off period: what it is and how it works

Widely regarded as a contractual reprieve or biding of time while property inspections take place, the cooling-off period is a short timeline in which the buyer can change their mind about a non-auction home purchase. During […]

March 17, 2021

How to comply with COVID-safe auctions

The COVID pandemic has dramatically altered the real estate industry, from lifestyle aims to the way properties are bought and sold. A major change is the practice of COVID-safe auctions and the rules and requirements that […]

March 16, 2021

Unprecedented high for Sydney real estate reflects the state of the nation

Record highs for Sydney property values are great news for the real estate industry but challenging for potential buyers. Reports last week indicate that the 5.7 per cent rise in Sydney home values exceeds previous peak […]

March 10, 2021

Regional values boom as top-end property drives rise in capital cities

Housing in regional markets may have outperformed their city cousins in annual price rises for the first time since 2004, but results in the prestige market are also helping restore confidence. The surge in “high end” […]

March 9, 2021

The rights and obligations of landlord and tenant

The landlord/tenant dynamic is rarely smooth, even at its best. But the COVID-related rental freezes in 2020 further divided relations and opinion. Getting back to basics Simple reminders often stem potentially complicated situations. Entering into the […]

March 5, 2021

What is the difference between an appraisal and a property valuation?

Both appraisals and valuations are methods used to help determine the market value of the property you are wishing to sell. Before deciding on whether you want to have an appraisal or a property valuation it […]

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