The property market has been surprisingly resilient during COVID-19. Actually, change that to remarkably resilient. The spring property market will face several crucial pressure points that will test that resilience though. If you ask 10 experts for their opinion/forecast on how the Sydney property market will play out for the […]
Marcus Salvatore
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In the blink of an eye, the housing market has gone from rising to falling. Buying in a falling market is often described as catching a falling knife. This is not always an apt description when it comes to falling property markets though. Unlike stocks and shares, you can gain […]
The 2019 post-election property boom officially ended in April 2020, with the advent of COVID-19. As with all booms that end, some pundits will suggest that it represents the start of a crash. Without doubt, the risks lurking in this current market exceed anything in recent memory, including those risks […]
In the world of a property investor, there are almost countless measures, terms and phrases to get acquainted with that help you determine your future and current position, viability and long-term outlook. For landlords, one of the best indicators of your financial stakes is the rental yield. It’s a quick […]
Have you been toying with the idea of selling your family home and moving into something smaller and more manageable? Are you an empty nester or do you have the urge to spend more time travelling? Is maintaining a big house becoming a chore? Downsizing is a natural step. Almost […]
Why do we hold on to clutter? The Thoughts of a decluttering expert. This edited excerpt from Kym Lackmann’s first book, The Art of Downsizing was published on the Downsizing.com website. It helps to point out the “why” so many of us accumulate clutter and helps with strategies to […]
You have finally done it! You just purchased a new home and you’re eagerly awaiting the big move. With so much happening, the task of moving can often become overwhelming and place your stress levels at an all-time high. Take some deep breaths. There are several ways you can make […]
There comes a time when many older Australians consider downsizing the family home. This thinking can arise for a range of reasons, from financial through to finding the routine maintenance on the old family home becoming a chore. Downsizing sounds simple enough, but if you ask anyone who has been […]
7 Factors That Influence a Home Buyer’s Decision There’s no denying that buying a home is a big decision and yet you may be surprised by the number of people who are influenced by factors other than price, resale value and location. From the number of a house to a […]
Public auction is the most deceptive method used to sell property in Australia. Right now the projects are showing up in reverse chronological order – the most recently published are at the top. But since this is a portfolio, you might want to put your most impressive projects at the […]
Establishing a realistic market price can be fraught with danger. The intentionally inflated price quoted by an agent is the most common. It is the improbable lie or the lie by omission. Other dangers that are not so obvious include well-meaning neighbours and friends, and the auto valuations provided by a myriad […]
Property and dangers of a digital footprint Before the Internet, properties were primarily marketed via newspaper advertisements, signs and in agents’ windows. These mediums had a remarkable and often overlooked advantage over modern forms of advertising – they left no easily traceable marketing or sales history (a digital footprint). There […]