November heat: Bidders storm the market
The first day of November had a strong selling season feeling about it, with thousands of bidders flocking to the streets across the country, from first home buyers to downsizers and everything in between.
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Sydney ‘Copper House’ for sale with hot tub overlooking beach
An iconic beachfront home in Newport designed by world-renowned architect Peter Stutchbury has hit the market - with a hot tub overlooking the beach.
Strong auction result sees seller able to move home to Greece
It was a very happy day for seller Kiki after her Fawkner home sold under the hammer for $925,000, allowing her to move home to Greece to be with her family.
Local family business joins Ray White after 20 years
After two decades of independent operation in Barham, New South Wales real estate gun Lauren Polkinghorne has joined the Ray White network.
Beachside property hits market after 53 years of family memories
A rare piece of Sunshine Coast history is for sale, with a block of flats offering both development potential and a rich family legacy spanning more than half a century.
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Modern property sellers want more than just promises from their agent, they want proof of what they can do.
Family farewell: Nine years in Neale Whitaker's former Surry Hills Terrace
After nearly nine years, Mike Middaugh and Kelly Crotty are saying goodbye to their restored 1890s terrace at 579 Riley Street, Surry Hills - a home once owned by interior design expert and The Block judge Neale Whitaker.
Award-winning Queensland eco-retreat for sale after 40 years
For the first time in 40 years, award-winning Mount Barney Lodge - one of Queensland's premier eco-tourism destinations - is for sale.
Spring selling moves into high gear
Joe Salanitri, who founded the Melbourne-based Sooshi Mango comedy trio, today sold his Mt Waverley family home for $1,180,000.
Brisbane's most extraordinary penthouse: The 1000kg bathtub delivered by crane
Brisbane property developer Virginia Anderson and her husband Chris have listed their jaw-dropping Cleveland penthouse for sale - and it comes with a custom-crafted 1000kg granite bathtub.
6 Things To Do Before You List a Property
1. Research & plan Before you consider selling, research the market, focusing on properties in your area. Is it a good time to sell? Where do you intend to move next? What’s your budget, including moving? You don’t need all the answers, but you should develop a clear set of goals … Read more
2017 Federal Budget Highlights
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison’s second budget was delivered this month to Australia, with a range of changes for first home buyers, property investors and older Australians looking to downsize. Overall, the measures are designed to free up more development land and get first home buyers into the market sooner. Here … Read more
Tips for buying property in 2016
Since restrictions on lending have come into play, buying property might seem a little bit more challenging. There are still investment opportunities across the country and buying property continues to be an achievable goal. Here are some tips if you’re preparing to buy in 2016. Do your homework Spend some … Read more
Where is 2015 heading?
As listings slowly rise, we can expect price growth to still be above average but remain at a more sustainable level. There won’t be a dramatic fall away of prices in markets such as Sydney and Melbourne where demand remains strong, however, we won’t see street records continuously being broken. … Read more
5 steps to buying your first home
Are you ready to leap off the rental treadmill and onto the property ladder? Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting periods of your life, but you’d be forgiven for feeling a little daunted by the whole process. After all, as someone who has never gone … Read more
How to: Buy property in a red hot-market
Are you breaking a sweat trying to buy a home in a fiercely competitive market? So what can you do if you need to buy and continue to get pipped at the property post? Try these 5 expert ideas: 1. Never wait to find ‘the one’ before researching Just as … Read more
Is Australia in a Housing Bubble?
Steadily rising house prices, fueled by record low interest rates, are sparking fears of an impending crash in Australia’s property market. Talk of a property bubble is increasing while questions continue around affordability, particularly in the surging Sydney and Melbourne markets. So what is a housing bubble, are we in … Read more
Property Investor Mortgage Commitments Jump 22.9pc
Investors are continuing to gobble up more of the mortgage pie – but so are first home buyers Australians made $32.7 billion of mortgage commitments in April, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. That marked a 17.3 per cent increase on the previous year. The owner-occupier share of those … Read more
8 things to look for when buying a unit
1. Higher proportion of owner-occupiers Aim for at least a 70:30 ratio of owner-occupiers to investor. Often apartment block tends to be better maintained if there’s a higher proportion of owner-occupiers. Better presented units mean higher demand, which translates to better prospects for capital and rental growth. Being well cared … Read more
2015 Budget to Boost Property Market
The recent Federal Budget largely left property alone – but it will likely have far-reaching ramifications for prices, investors and retirement planning. One of the biggest financial challenges Australians now face is funding their own retirement, as there are growing signs that the federal government’s age pension will be available only to … Read more
