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You may be aware that from 1 January 2016, new underquoting laws have applied to the sale of residential property in NSW. One year on, has anything changed? Buying a property is one of the biggest financial investments you will ever make and you should be able to expect the
Looking for the right property can be an arduous task and the longer it takes, the greater the likelihood of hitting a wall of fatigue. If your enthusiasm wanes, then it may pay to adopt the following techniques: 1. Keep the Search Focussed Constantly remind yourself why you are
In this first update for 2016, I want to share some thoughts about how properties are marketed. Some of you will have seen the alleged case of photo shopping involving a property in Penshurst. For those of you who haven’t, a good summary can be found here: https://www.aww.com.au/latest-news/news-stories/is-this-the-most-outrageous-real-estate-photoshop-job-ever-25453 Of course,
You’ve seen the news. You’ve read the hype. Sydney’s faltering auction clearance rate fell to below 60% at the weekend hitting a 3 year low. This is a steep decline considering the rates were close to 90% just a few months ago. Senior economist, Dr Andrew Wilson of Domain Group
CoreLogic’s latest figures indicate that Sydney property prices increased an unbelievable 18.4% in the past 12 months. This is the highest annual growth rate in 14 years. At the same time, stock levels are still very low and this is leading to strong demand. For buyers, this is a double
Buyer’s agents are property agents engaged by buyers and not sellers to assist with the search, selection, negotiation and acquisition of property. Good buyer’s agents will aim to ensure that their clients benefit from the following advantages: Buyer’s Agents save you time. Why do all the hard work in looking for
Time How valuable is your time? Do you have time to inspect properties after work or at the weekend? Finding the right property and conducting all the research can take weeks and even months. Money When you buy a property, how do you know the right price to pay and
