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If you’re hunting for a house that’s best for your pets, you’re not alone. Recent research shows that four in five Australians want a house with a backyard, so that their kids and pets have a place to play. And 45 percent said they would like to move – or
Property was put under the spotlight in both the 2017-18 federal budget and NSW budget. But what were the major changes – and how might they affect your search for property in Sydney as we enter the new Financial Year? Here is a summary of the main changes to keep
Are You Looking To Upgrade in 2024? If you currently own your own home in Sydney, you may be considering selling and upgrading to a larger property to accommodate the growing needs of your family. Alternatively, you may be looking to downsize to a smaller property, perhaps closer to the
Frustrated in your search for a Sydney property? It’s understandable. We’re in the midst of a tight market, with low stock and sellers worried about finding their next home. On top of that, winter is usually the quietest time in the real estate calendar. But that’s not all. As
The terms “off market” or “silent listings” are used to describe properties which are for sale but which are not openly advertised online. This may happen for a few different reasons: Pre Market: Properties which may be coming up online but which are being offered by the selling agent to
This year’s busiest time for property sales is finally under way. Here are 3 things you may expect to find this spring: Fewer Investors: The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has put pressure on lenders and financial institutions to cut the discounts available on investment loans whilst also changing the
What bubble? New research from BIS Shrapnel reveals that mortgage repayments are easier today than they were 26 years ago. Although Sydney’s median house price is more than 7 times higher, standard mortgage repayments require just over a third of household income compared to almost half in 1989. This is
Now Located in the Forum Buyer’s Domain has a new home. Never too late to celebrate, the New Year finds us in the Italian Forum in Leichhardt – Shop 8, 21-23 Norton Street. The new office overlooks a piazza currently drenched in the last of the summer sun. The warm,
A 3-Step Guide to Smart Property Buying in Sydney For many intending property buyers these days, the first question asked is: “Are there good schools in the area?” Education, for those with children or with children on the way, is often critical in determining where they will invest their real
To inspect or not to inspect – should I pay for a building and pest inspection? There is an interesting article in the Sydney Morning Herald Domain dated 5 and 6 June 2010. Lucy Macken investigates the pros and cons of paying for building reports in her article, “Tales of
