selling-season

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR SELLING PROPERTY

It’s a question that gets all sorts of answers. Some people will tell you that the best time to sell is in the winter and there is very little competition then. Some opinions tend towards summer; the weather is great. Others will tell you…
buying-houses

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME FOR BUYING PROPERTY?

Many people tend to think that the right time to buy a house or any other kind of property is at the time when the market is at its lowest. Well, this might hold in some cases but definitely not all. Many people love to buy when the market is…
selling-mistakes

SIX VERY COSTLY MISTAKES HOME SELLERS CAN MAKE

Home sellers want to find a buyer in the shortest possible time. In the rush, there are some common mistakes that they make that either make them get paid less, make them spend more to sell the house than they intended or keep a sale from happening.…
refinancing

REFINANCING: IS IT YOUR BEST OPTION?

If you currently are paying off a home loan or other mortgage, you have probably heard a lot of information about how now is a great time to refinance your property and save yourself a good deal of money on your payments. While it is true that…
making-your-house-presentable

MAKING YOUR HOUSE PRESENTABLE FOR SALE

If you have decided to sell your home, you must be ready to make it look as presentable as possible; whether your real estate is in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth (these are Australia’s big property markets) the better the…
property-market

AN OVERVIEW OF THE PROPERTY MARKET ACROSS ALL MAJOR CITIES

The year 2012 saw lots of development and growth in the housing and property development markets in Australia and also in a good number of other regions across the globe. Many property investors and experts have realized that there was considerable…
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HOW TO PICK YOUR NEXT PROPERTY THE SMART WAY

When most people are looking for property, they go to the large real estate website; whether they are trying to find a house in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth or any other place in Australia, they will usually head for www.realestate.com.au or www.domain.com.au and…
real-estate

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY GOING TO LOOK LIKE?

They say that you should always hope for the best and plan for the worst, and when it comes to Australia’s real estate, experts are warning that this is what exactly you should be doing now. This means that should something good happen, you…
renting

HELPFUL TIPS ON HOW TO SECURE YOUR FIRST RENTAL PROPERTY

Moving into your own home or flat can be one of the most stressful times of your life, as you will have to deal with leaving home while also trying to find and secure the best possible rental property. If you have never rented out a house or…
housewarming-gifts

THE BEST GIFTS TO BUY YOUR FRIENDS AFTER THEY BUY THEIR FIRST HOME

If you have friends who have recently bought their first home, they will most likely have a housewarming party where they can show off their new home or property to all of their friends and family. First home buyers are usually incredibly excited…
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TIPS ON SAVING FOR FIRST HOME BUYERS

Buying a home for the first time is not just a financial decision, it is also an emotional one. As with many emotional decisions that we make every day, it is easy to have clouded judgment. This article will give you some vital tips and guide…
property-investment

PROPERTY INVESTING: HOUSE OR APARTMENT, THAT IS THE QUESTION!

Which is the better property to invest in: a house or an apartment? Experts say that when it comes to property investing, an apartment is a better decision and this despite the fact that many people who are looking to invest in property prefer…