The Block auctions are on this weekend. One of the most watched TV shows of the year and that is because of the tension, excitement and theatre of an auction. There will be a new twist this series. The first time all Block properties could be...
Doug Driscoll, Starr Partners CEO says that the term ‘off market’ – which often describes properties that are up for sale without being advertised – is falsely misleading customers, and agents should re-assess their usage of the term. He says there is no such thing...
Leading up to Christmas can be a good time to conclude your hunt for property and secure the property before the end of the year but it might also mean the competition has increased. Cate Bakos explains that often buyers underestimate the one thing you...
New home sales bounced back in September to return to levels seen during the latter half of 2018. Angela Lillicrap from the HIA says this is a welcome reprieve from the steady decline that emerged in late 2018. She talks about the other impacts as...
Highlights from this week: Welcome reprieve in declining market – Angela Lillicrap Getting the jump on other buyers – Cate Bakos Agent ploy is illegal – Doug Driscoll Block bidding twist – Joel Smith North Queensland investor opportunities – Steve Worrad ...
At this stage of the market, the pendulum is on the way back to a more balanced rental situation, which means that tenants may not have the luxury of choosing a property at will. So, with multiple applications becoming more common for rental properties, how...
The laws around the collection and management of tenancy bonds is something that every landlord needs to be aware of. Bonds are just one of the areas that can cause problems for the landlord and the managing agent. We discuss them with tenancy law expert...
Hear how over a few days you will be able to hear the thoughts of 20+ property experts. To celebrate the launch of his next for sale website, Liam Austin joins us to talk about the event and how his new site will help locate...
Time is quickly running out for property owners in Queensland strata schemes to ensure their units are compliant as new smoke alarm rules are set to come into effect. Grant Mifsud warns that suppliers might struggle to meet the demand....