Here you will find everything from preparing a property for sale, selection of the agent, doing it yourself, negotiation, what to expect and even when is the right time to sell. There is a saying that you make money from property when you buy but without the right advice you can leave a lot of money on the table when you sell if you don’t know what to expect.
Spring is not the best time to sell a property according to one buyers agent. If that is the case why is it promoted that way? That is the question we ask Cate Bakos. Continue reading Why spring is not the best time to sell – Cate Bakos
Many older Australians are sitting on substantial wealth to fund their downsizing purchase. They have seen the value of their homes grow 412% over the last 25 years. Of the older homeowners who have not yet downsized, about 15 per cent have strong intentions to do so. This is a huge market and it making agents and developers sit up and take notice. It has … Continue reading Where downsizers start their journey – Amanda Graham
With the market stabilising and owners of large homes now selling, expect to see more stock come to market. As confidence grows, downsizers will be listing to sell and seeking quality apartments that offer lifestyle benefits in prime locations, minus the maintenance. Adrian Wilson specialises in helping downsizers. Continue reading Downsizers flock to market – Adrian Wilson
I’m sure you have seen the home improvement shows that feature a green wall or a green roof. A great idea but I can see how it could go horribly wrong. Let’s face it plants do die and could become a fire hazard let alone look really awful. Combine that with the need for water and you could have a big problem on your hands. … Continue reading Green walls – pros and cons – Mark Paul
Patrick Bright says buyers who are serious about buying well at auction should base themselves at the front near the auctioneer. I don’t know about you, I would find that a bit daunting. We ask Patrick what that does to other bidders. Continue reading Where to stand at auction – Patrick Bright
Australia and New Zealand have experienced significant natural disasters in recent years. When you’re at the whim of Mother Nature, having an appropriate level of home and contents insurance is an absolute necessity. Nevertheless, living in a hazard capital means insurance comes at an ever-increasing price. Richard Deakin, CoreLogic Head of Insurance has been looking at the changing face of insurance in Wellington and what … Continue reading Insurance in disaster zones – Richard Deakin
After a stormy couple of years, the sunshine appears to be breaking through for Melbourne’s property market once again. While much of Melbourne is set to benefit from renewed confidence and a return of buyer demand, there are a handful of pockets where all of the ingredients exist for some exciting gentrification-fuelled growth. Rich Harvey lists his top 5 Melbourne growth suburbs. Continue reading Top 5 Melbourne growth suburbs – Rich Harvey
Negative gearing – a term you hear a lot in investor circles, but what exactly does it mean? This clever, and now widely used, investment strategy could make a huge difference to your yearly tax returns and future gains but many investors are not aware of all the benefits or how it works. Paul Newell explains. Continue reading A positive take on negative gearing – Paul Newell
The growing number of families with children living in apartment complexes face challenges not only with the lack of family friendly communal spaces in some buildings but with adapting to the strata community by-laws governing resident activity. Grant Mifsud takes a look at the challenges for families and fellow residents. Continue reading Kids in apartments – Grant Mifsud
Many every-day investors are put off commercial property because they believe it’s too complex. But, with careful research and planning, it needn’t be. Andrew Crossley will dispel a few of those myths that could be holding you up. Continue reading Commercial property myths – Andrew Crossley
