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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you are looking to buy and sell in the present market, we urge caution. In the past 5 years as prices have been rising, those looking to buy and sell their primary residence/s have often elected to buy a new home and then sell their existing property. For a […]
With the Sydney Market being incredibly popular at the moment, buyers are scrambling to get their hands on property. Many buyers presumed the market would weaken and have now have a serious case of FOMO (Fear of missing out). 1. BUYING EMOTIONALLY People looking to purchase a home to live […]
The property market is always susceptible to ‘disruptive’ forces of one kind or another. The last two decades has seen constant digital disruption as websites and databases decimated print. The digital disruption changed the way real estate is purchased and sold forever more. In 2014, there was an influx of […]
As more apartments are constructed, many people will be moving into strata living arrangements for the first time. If you are purchasing a strata title property it’s crucial that you buy into a good apartment and a well managed building. Many people who buy into a building mistakenly make their […]
When you are selling your home, a poor pest and building inspection can derail the sales campaign. Genuine issues that neither the seller, buyer or agent expected can be damaging. The buyer can think crucial information has been withheld and the seller can feel as though the buyer is using […]
As we approach the end of winter we can now reflect back on the real estate market of the last few months in the Sutherland Shire. Winter always shows a trend of slowing, there is no denying that as the weather cools down humans also tend to hibernate, so the […]