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In an ideal world, we would find a house we love in the location we love, arrange finance and buy it. But, in the real world, we have to deal with affordability…
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As you approach the property market this spring, remember these three key mindset matters: Be realistic, be patient and remain positive.
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Did you know owner-occupiers hold around 70% of residential property in Australia? Why is it important that investors keep this in mind when selecting an asset?…
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Spring is well underway, but everyone’s focus is on summer: Gym memberships, diet plans, re-hashing last summer’s beach pics on social media. But is your rental…
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Most investors look closely at the impact strata levies have on their investment before putting an offer in on a new property. However, there is another type of…
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By adopting a methodology known as Comparable Sales Analysis, buyers can set themselves apart from the crowd and avoid wasting emotional energy and money on pro…
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Golden nuggets of advice garnered through 30 years heading up multi-national retail design company, Greater Group: Employ people who are fun; only employ people…
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A buoyant monthly growth in median dwelling values, auction clearance rates around 80 per cent and some excitable property market commentators are spruiking imm…
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Slow and steady is the best way to describe the performance of the Brisbane property market so far in the nationwide recovery in property markets around the cou…
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The story of the Adelaide property market continues to be one of resilience. Against a backdrop of falling prices across the country, Adelaide property prices h…
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To borrow from another cautionary stock market adage about trying to catch a falling knife, Perth market watchers are wondering whether they should risk being c…
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Hobart remains the strongest property market in the country over the past 12 months, continuing to make gains of 0.5% in August.
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