Buying Real Estate Sydney

You’ve probably read all sorts of commentary about how Sydney residents are vacating the NSW state capital in lieu of smaller cities or regional centres. Some of the commentary has been almost gushing in its delight about the ‘demise of Sydney’ in the wake of the pandemic. The pandemic upended

What an unexpected surprise 2021 property markets have been for anyone who made bold predictions 12 months ago. When the pandemic’s economic fallout began, many so-called experts reported about a looming real estate price crash. And some of those forecasts seemed justified. There were huge numbers of newly unemployed Aussies

The arrival of 2021 is perceived by many people as a chance to shed the terrors of 2020, reset the clock and move forward with a new sense of purpose and positivity. But, to some degree, that does a disservice to how we coped and triumphed throughout the past 12

Nick Viner When we look at Sydney’s property market in 2020, as with most things, it has been characterised by uncertainty and rapid change. Things are altering at a fast clip and if you can’t quickly read the signs and respond, opportunities will slip through your fingers. This is why,

One of the biggest challenges in 2020 has been the ability to make plans with any sense of certainty. From celebrations and social events to work and travel, coronavirus fallout has made it nearly impossible to make meaningful long terms plans. This is true of the property sector too. Even

Just a few weeks ago, when the coronavirus crisis was beginning to wash through the nation’s psyche, there were dire predictions about long-term economic implications and the fallout for residential property markets may have seemed bleak. Major financiers – normally measured and conservative in their observations – were leading the

Market Measures To Watch Post-COVID Nick Viner The last two months have demonstrated how industries can be dealt a sharp blow by significant events with swift and painful results. The most obvious candidates at present are retail, hospitality and tourism where the shutting down of operators was a necessary action

Buying a house is a long-term and expensive commitment. After all, you wouldn’t want to buy a house that you end up hating, as you’ll be stuck with it for a significant amount of time. Not to mention, searching for the home itself can be a tiring and frustrating process.

How to spend $1m: Near-CBD vs the outer suburbs A fundamental principle of property economics states that the further you are from a major CBD the cheaper property becomes. As such, affordability-driven investors feel they can get into a market like Sydney if they compromise on location. But how wise