Why first home buyers are being enticed back into the market
After years of sitting on the sidelines, first home buyers are now swooping back into the fray to take advantage of the current state of the property market. ABS Housing Finance figures revealed that loans to first home buyers reached a six-year high during June, with the buying group making up 18.1 per cent […]
3 reasons to hire a property stylist
When it comes to selling a property, first impressions count! That’s why an increasing number of home sellers are using professional styling services to help make sure the impression they’re creating is the right one. Professional styling helps add value to a home In a competitive selling market you need to go the extra […]
Spring into the Spring selling season!
The spring selling season usually proves to be a busy time for the property market with homeowners sprucing up their properties ready for sale, and buyers spending hours hitting the pavement on the hunt for the perfect property. If you plan to be one of the many Australians buying or selling in the spring season […]
5 easy ways to boost your home’s value!
There’s no need to spend thousands on expensive renovations to increase the value of your home. While a new kitchen or bathroom can be a great way to make your property appealing, there are a number of smaller projects you can do that can be just as effective at improving your property’s appearance and increasing […]
What you need to know about school zones
Every parent wants their child to have the best education possible, which is why school catchment zones are an important consideration for many when buying a property. Being located within a highly regarded property school catchment can add upwards of 20 per cent to a property’s value, depending on how competitive or popular […]
Grants – What’s available across Australia?
Looking to buy your first home, but are confused about what assistance may be available to you? First home buyer benefits vary considerably across states and territories and change year to year, so to help you figure out what is available we have made a quick cheat sheet of what is […]
Why it’s a great time to buy your first home
Been sitting on the property sidelines wondering when to make your real estate move? There’s no need to hold off any longer because there are plenty of reasons why now is a great time to enter the property market. Interest rates are low Buying a home is more affordable at present thanks to […]
Selling your home off-market
Thinking about selling your home without putting it on the market? While it may seem counterintuitive, there are many sellers that would prefer to sell their home without having to list it publicly. Selling off market is a fantastic option for sellers who wish to remain anonymous, however without a public marketing campaign and multiple […]
What you need to know about selling in Winter 2018
Spring may be heralded as the prime time to sell real estate, but there’s a lot to be said about selling in winter. One of the main advantages of selling a property in winter is that there tends to be less competition around. Many sellers wait until the warmer months to sell their property, which […]
Pay extra to help save on your mortgage!
Interest rates have been holding steady at the all-time low of 1.5 per cent since August 2016, but they may not stay that way forever. While an interest rate change may not be on the cards for some time, many economists are predicting that when a change does happen it will […]
