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How to upsize in today’s market

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 »

Selling property – is spring really the time ?

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 »

How much is a school zone worth ?

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 »

Property Trends in 2019

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 »

Education & Honesty Lead to Realistic Expectations (How to set expectations around a property price)

Expect to be educated, expect the truth. These are the cornerstones upon which you should build your price expectations when selling your home.

 

When comes that time in your life cycle when you want to sell your most important asset, you almost certainly have a price in mind. Whether it is realistic or not can only be determined through a process of research, education, and trust in … Read the full post »

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