In the second part of the answer to Tim’s question about avoiding getting the wrong agent to sell his property, I look at what happens if you are not happy and want to cancel the listing agreement - how to respond to low offers - ...
As first homebuyers are increasingly priced out of Melbourne’s property market, eyes turn towards regional towns as the solution to their home ownership dreams. Dubbed the “capital of Western Victoria”, Ballarat is 110 kilometres west of Melbourne, a trip that takes just over an hour by train...
There’s a lot of speculation around property investing, in particular when we start to chase things like hot spots. According to property mentor Luke Harris there is a big difference between speculating short term and investing for the long term. Transcript: Kevin: In a previous conversation I...
Recently, News.com.au reported that more than three million homes across Australia had had a makeover with homeowners spending the maximum amount on renovating their kitchens. Yes, there is a spurt of renovations across the country, as savvy homeowners take advantage of low interest rates to top-up...
Planning to buy your first home. Congratulations! But, here is a question… have you done your groundwork? In addition to choosing the right property for yourself, the right home loan is as important to finance your purchase. Do you know how much you can afford to borrow...
Time to sell? Now is a great time to sell as markets come out of the quieter summer months and start ramping up during Autumn before the cold weather sets in. Clearance rates continue to stay strong, while prices haven’t softened as much as was...
Data provides insights that are not always obvious and can change the way we design our buildings, says CoreLogic’s chief technology officer, Greg Dickason. The “deluge of data” now available at our fingertips allows savvy building owners, operators and designers to test their assumptions and...
Q: I bought a property as my permanent residence in 2000, lived in it for six years, then moved north for work and rented the property out. I have moved in and out of the property a couple of times, most recently moving back in...
Weekend home auction markets continue to produce generally subdued results with the ongoing distractions of school holidays and this week’s ANZAC Day keeping many buyers and sellers sidelined. Results from most capital cities are down. Dr Andrew Wilson explains why and what is ahead....