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The recent change to the NSW State Government following the election on 25 March, 2023 is important news for first home buyers in NSW because Labor proposes drastic changes to the first home buyer incentives. To rewind, the Liberal Party introduced the First Home Buyer Choice which currently allows first
The volume of listings refers to the number of properties available to buy at any given time. When listings are low, there are fewer property owners willing to list their property for sale compared to the previous period. This can have far-reaching effects on the property market because it can
Every month we have access to monthly property statistics at a capital city level. But how are things tracking at a local level? Based in the Inner West of Sydney, we transact on property regularly and observe the local market for our clients every day. We have reviewed the data
Buying property can be an overwhelming process for any property buyer, least of all if you are buying for the first time. It is important to surround yourself with the right people who can help you through each of the steps. If you are considering buying property for the first
Introduction When it comes to property transactions, the decision to sell one home and buy another is a significant one. At Buyer’s Domain, nestled in the heart of Leichhardt, Sydney’s vibrant Inner West, we understand the complexities that come with selling to buy. In this post, we’ll explore the strategic
The Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora nation are the traditional owners of the Inner West of Sydney. The region is made up of 27 suburbs, each with its unique personality and characteristics. The Inner West Council governs the region which is the result of a merger of the
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
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
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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