How to stand out in a crowded auction market
Springtime means different things to different people. Except in the world of property, that is. For sellers, buyers and agents, the longer days, blossoming flowers and harmonic birdsong mean only one thing: plenty of auctions. Thousands are scheduled in the coming weeks, which is why now’s the time to stand out from the crowd. Here are five things to remember when preparing your open...
Whether it’s time to upsize from a unit or downsize from a large family home, the modern townhouse is becoming a top choice for a multitude of buyers. Forget about the old-school floorplans that dominated the market a few decades ago – today’s developers are designing townhouses with the modern buyer in mind. These high-quality, low maintenance homes are proving to be the...
What will happen to interest rates in 2019?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the official cash rate at a record-low 1.5% since August 2016, but the continued slowdown in the housing market has led some analysts to predict a rate cut. According to AMP Capital Chief Economist Shane Oliver, the housing downturn – both in terms of slowing construction and falling house prices – will detract from economic growth to the...
What would you sacrifice to live in your dream rental?
When it comes to finding their dream home, young Australian renters seem to care most about location, location, location. Despite widespread rental stress, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, many renters are prepared to sacrifice a sizeable slice of their monthly earnings to be able to live in their preferred location. A recent rent survey by realestate.com.au and Pedestrian.TV found...
Looking for ‘the one’? Why renting can feel like dating
Forget dating apps – when it comes to tales of rejection, it seems that rental life is where it’s at. A recent rent survey by realestate.com.au and Pedestrian.TV found more than 30% of Aussie renters had been knocked back on a rental application – more than three times. Ouch. Victoria and Tasmania were found to be the biggest heartbreakers for renters seeking their perfect...
A home may be the most expensive thing you ever buy, but data reveals, it might not be the most important. Studies from realestate.com.au and life insurance company, Noble Oak have shown that some of our biggest life moments – getting married, having kids and buying a home – are occurring one after the other and during this period, more people are taking out life insurance. Almost...
