Buying a property

Coronavirus is having a huge impact on the affairs of apartment blocks and strata communities as more people voluntarily self-isolate and work from home.  The pandemic has made high-density living harder.  Strata Community Association President Andrew Chambers says strata communities have to get on top of the health and safety...

Don't miss out our highlights on Real Estate Talk this week. 2M Aussies living in very close quarters How PropCalc works and where to get it Arm’s length valuations Are cash handouts going to be enough? Buyers get more choice as sellers seek an exit #RealEstateTalk #RealEstateTalkPlus #Coronavirus #Strata #Sellers #Buyers...

Sellers continue to withdraw Vendor discounting spreads nationwide Hobart ‘time to sell’ lowest nationwide  Last week Preliminary auction clearance rate drops below 30% over the Easter long weekend as withdrawn auctions rise to comprise 57% of all reported results This week and weekend This week despite ongoing restrictions...

Sometimes what looks like the best solution is anything but.  A loan repayment holiday could impact your credit rating according to Bushy Martin.  He says there are better options and they should be explored first.  ...

This week we’re pleased to welcome Jessica Peterson whose joins us with a great session that addresses one of the most common ways agents undermine both their productivity and their personal lives—exchanging your time for money. Here’s what she will be covering: Why you need...

COVID-19 is challenging many conventions within urban development across the globe.   Urban Planner Mike Day says this crisis will spur governments, urban planners and developers to think more seriously about creating more healthy, resilient, self-sufficient, attainable and liveable communities in 2021 and beyond.  ...

Just as it did with past crisis, the adverse economic impact from this coronavirus health crisis will begin its rebound with a real estate surge before anything else.  That is according to Simon Pressley from Propertyology.   Residential real estate is the one thing which is common...

More properties sell prior than at auction Melbourne clears 17% of auctions 40% of Sydney auctions are withdrawn  As Covid-19 continues to play havoc with the property market, nervous sellers withdraw properties ahead of auction while buyers swoop to secure a sale prior to auction. Of...