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In property as in life, there is simply no substitute for experience. Experienced specialists learn to spot nuances and quickly pick up on important matters that others deem inconsequential or miss altogether. We are also skilled at managing relationships and dealing with other professionals. Experience helps build networks with like-minded
There is a national event that occurs roughly every three years which seems to stop property stakeholders in their tracks. This event is the Federal Election. Despite our relatively stable democratic political system, vendors and purchasers seem subdued into purchase paralysis whenever a polling date is announced as market activity
There has been much commentary about the growth of Australia’s regional centres in response to the COVID crisis. The work-from-home phenomenon was facilitated by shutdowns as people simultaneously reassessed what was important in life. How could we devote more time to family, and less time to worrying about commuting and/or
As we approach the end of 2021, there is an opportunity to pause, celebrate the festive season and to reflect upon our successes and learnings from the past 12 months. There is also a moment to think ahead and to make plans for 2022. To do this successfully, it is
We Sydneysiders live on a unique part of the planet. The natural beauties of harbour and bushland combined with robust employment options have resulted in an internationally desirable destination. Of course, along with this comes some challenges – and a big one is property prices. Domain are reporting that the
If you live in Sydney’s Inner West, you might be wondering, what’s the latest with the WestConnex tunnel project? This 33-kilometre, predominantly underground motorway is due to be completed in 2023, but progress updates on this major project have been a bit quiet of late. So, I thought you might
Property buying can be a test of endurance. One must remain doggedly committed to the search for however long it takes. This is where buyers’ agents come into their own. Time and again, I have seen people hit the wall with buying fatigue as they unsuccessfully try to hunt down
It has been a tough few months in Sydney with lockdowns keeping people at home and bunkered down – but that started to end on “Freedom Day”, Monday 11 October, 2021. And common wisdom suggests there is no further political will for future lockdowns of this scale and size. We
Evolution by definition takes place over a long period of time. As technological advancements have taken place, we have seen a growing number of innovative changes in our lifetimes. Smart phones, electric vehicles, streaming services… the list is long. First, new technologies change how a task can be accomplished. Then
There’s an infamous street sign in Kings Cross that people flock to for selfies, given its absurd number of different and very confusing rules. Trying to make sense of it is impossible – you almost need a PhD. It reminds me of the recently announced NSW’s coronavirus lockdown rules and
