Highlights from this week: Downsizers flock to market – Adrian Wilson Where downsizers start their journey – Amanda Graham DIY can result in lost tax dollars – Brad Beer Why spring is not the best time to sell – Cate Bakos Why Governments should be involved in property...
Melbourne goes to the footy Sydney comes to the party Clearance remains above 70% - just Last week Last week saw 1,983 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities, returning a final auction clearance rate of 70.7 per cent, down from the 72.8 per...
Commercial Director Fiona Okeson joins Kevin Turner in this week’s episode of Property News Update! Tune in as they discuss the following property stories from around the world: World’s coolest offices. Planning a renovation for your office? Take a look at some of the best-looking...
Today’s guest on Rockend Rockstars is Kylie Maxwell of LJ Hooker Queanbeyan. Kylie started her real estate career in 1992 and moved on to operate her own boutique agency in the mid 90s. In 2013, she and her life partner merged their agency with LJ...
Given the string of stories in the media about problems with new and recently built apartments, those in the market for a unit could be forgiven for wanting to take a closer look before they buy. I discuss that with Rich Harvey as he details...
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...
Anyone can sell a property but not everyone does it well. In his latest book ”Journey To Sold”, Geoff GRIST draws on his decades of experience and has produced a book that I think clearly sets out how sellers, buyers and agents get the selling...
Houses top units again Melbourne on top nationally All capitals over 50% clearance There were just under 2,000 capital city homes taken to auction this week; an increase in volumes of 21% over the week (1,639 last week). The higher volumes returned a preliminary auction...
A burning question for anyone buying a property as a principal place of residence or as an investment – Should I risk buying an apartment that could be poorly constructed or worse could catch fire? Don O’Rorke is the CEO of one of Australasia’s largest...