news and media archives
The role of a buyer’s agent is to act on behalf of the property buyer in finding, researching, negotiating and securing the right property; they are effectively the reverse of a selling agent who acts for the seller. The services may vary from buyer’s agent to buyer’s agent because the
The property market has experienced record-breaking fluctuations in recent memory. Most notably we remember the Covid-trough in 2020, the subsequent Covid-peak in early 2022 and the most recent interest rate-fuelled downturn of 2022. The rollercoaster of the Australian property market has left buyers and spectators holding their breath to see
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,
The Australian property market has long been considered an excellent investment option, not just for local buyers but also for those currently located overseas. We have a history of relatively steady price cycles and long-term upside. Australia also has a stable government and diverse economy. In addition, our currency is
There are restrictions upon the ownership of Australian property by foreigners. Foreign citizens must submit an application to the Government’s Foreign Investment Review Board (“FIRB”) for approval to purchase real estate in Australia. Some of the exemptions include New Zealand citizens purchasing residential property Permanent residents purchasing residential property The
Nicola Deakin and partner Charlie O’Connor decided some time ago that they wanted to purchase an investment property via their Self Managed Superannuation Fund (“SMSF”). As Nicola said, “Shares have been so volatile lately that we want something solid to fall back on in our retirement”. With only one previous
Buyers Domain has helped scores of property buyers achieve their real estate goals. One such couple, Ed & Laelene Parker had been looking to purchase a family home in Sydney for 10 years before they met Nick Viner. Their budget was $850,000. Within just 3 weeks, Nick helped them purchase
