It seems to be a never-ending debate – what should you do first, sell or buy? If you see your dream property, should you buy first and ask questions later? Everyone’s experience with property sale is different, and individual circumstances heavily influence how you should approach a sale. Reviewing your financial situation should be a priority before you consider a change of property, and should be touched on … Read the full post »
How to upsize in today’s market Currently, much of the Australian property market is flying high, with property prices in cities such as Sydney and Melbourne increasing at an unprecedented rate. In Perth, however, the market is a little more forgiving for homebuyers and renters, with prices actually seeing a slight downturn. This is great news for those hoping to upsize in Perth. Indeed, the less … Read the full post »
Traditional wisdom states that spring is the best time to sell a home. In some ways, this makes a lot of sense. Nothing frames a property better than blooming flora and fauna, after all. However, selling figures do not always reflect this apparent trend.
Choosing the right season to sell a home can be hugely advantageous to sellers. However, deciding on the most lucrative seasons depends on a number of factors … Read the full post »
As any parent will be well aware, the desire to give one’s children the best opportunities in life is a strong one. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that high-performing schools can push up property prices in their corresponding school zones.
What is a school zone?
School zones – also known as catchment areas – are distinct areas that families are required to live in for children to be eligible for … Read the full post »
Australia’s property market was hit hard in 2018. In some locations, house prices came to a standstill last year and gradually declined later in 2018, further descending into loss all through last year. The price of national houses ended up a staggering 4.8% lower, causing detriment to the property market sector.
With many looking back on 2018 with slight negativity, how is 2019 stacking up so far? Let’s look at what’s … Read the full post »