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5 Tips for Buying over the Christmas Period

More people will travel this year, making up for missed Christmas’ with loved ones. The likely impact is a mass slowdown in buyer activity at the end of December and throughout January. This trend is likely to reveal an opportunity for buyers who are committed to sticking around. Buyers could

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Stamp Duty vs Property Tax

The NSW government announced the introduction of the “First Home Buyer Choice” in the 2022-2023 NSW Budget. The first of its kind, the purpose of the scheme is to enable more first home buyers to enter the market by reducing the up-front costs. With property prices significantly outpacing wages growth,

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5 Ways to Track the Property Market

Property news tends to dominate the media headlines, and it is often difficult to obtain a clear picture of the market because media outlets can cherry pick data and make bold predictions. To add to the complexity, there are numerous local and global economic and influences that can affect how

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What’s the Deal with Auction Clearance Rates?

Auction clearance rates are often reported on in the media. Experts in the property industry rely on these statistics to make predictions about the market. This is because auction clearance rates, if understood correctly, can be one of the best leading indicators of the performance of the property market. Let’s

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The Nirvana Fallacy & How Buyers Can Overcome Indecision

There is no doubt that the Sydney property market is continuing to shift following a record year. We are seeing movement in terms of price expectations and the volume of properties for sale. This is leading to buyers being less certain about entering the market right now. Data released from NAB

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7 Tips for Property Downsizers

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner For many downsizers, the process can be emotional and even confusing, especially for those who haven’t been part of the buying and selling process for many decades. However, downsizing also presents an exciting opportunity for a fresh start, and a lifestyle revamp.

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