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Keeping watch on the March market

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Many real estate industry experts agree that March is one of the most popular months of the year when it comes to trying to buy or sell a property. (more…)

Weighing up when to sell?

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Working out exactly when the right time is to sell, is a little like working out the right time to fix a loan. In other words, it’s a tough one to call.

And at the moment (notwithstanding we’re coming into the Christmas season), it’s a challenging period to try and choose the right time to sell if that’s part of your game plan. (more…)

What can you do if your circumstances change?

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

In the midst of planned or unplanned changes to your personal circumstances there is still the issue of finances and often your mortgage to consider. But with some careful thought, there are strategies you can apply to ensure you keep in control of your financial situation, so it doesn’t end up controlling you. (more…)

Moving house? Move your budget into action

Thursday, October 7th, 2010

“We need to move – this house is too small / needs too much work / doesn’t suit our lifestyle anymore/ isn’t in the right location.”  

Whatever the reason you decide you want to up sticks and move houses, you would do well to remind yourself that the cost to move homes doesn’t simply start and finish with the difference it may have cost you to upgrade to new digs. (more…)

What to do in Winter to Spring clean your home for sale

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Cold and drizzly weather, two doonas on the bed and regular lashings of comfort food to warm the soul….. 

It may sound odd while we’re in the midst of an unseasonably cold winter, but now’s the perfect time to start think about getting your property ready for a Spring Sale – if that’s in your game plan.

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Are we in a midst of a property market slowdown?

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The property market has remained strong for the past 12 months, but now amid concerns of rising interest rates and threats of a global economic slowdown – property buyers are holding back.

While auctions account for less than a quarter of all dwelling transactions nationally, Cameron Kusher, senior research analyst at Rpdata.com says, “auction clearance rates provide an excellent indication of current market sentiment; the results are more timely than private treaty results which are subject to time lags.” (more…)

Upgraders bring competition into the property market

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

It seems that investors are not the only ones interested in capitalising on the current market opportunities.  QBE LMI’s Chief executive officer Ian Graham believes that upgraders will also be contributing to property market movements in 2011.

Mr Graham believes the coming year will see upgraders stepping up to fill the demand gap created by the decline in first home buyer activity since the federal government’s boosted first home buyer stimulus was withdrawn.  (more…)

Do you think it’s better to rent or own your home? What are you thoughts?

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Read the full article here, http://bit.ly/cHTuuj

Have a read through and cast your vote on the blog poll or comment your thoughts below – we want to know:  Would you rent as a lifestyle choice or would you prefer to live in a home that you own?

A warning for first home buyers:Don’t let your home purchase be a house of cards

Friday, March 26th, 2010

First home owners tipped to embark on their home ownership journey this year need to be reminded not to fall into the trap of dropping the financial ball after the initial thrill of the purchase.

There is a common tendency for many first home owners to want many of the things that go with a home, without having the patience to wait until they can comfortably afford to buy them. (more…)