
What It Costs to Advertise a Property for Sale in Australia
General ArticlesAdvertising costs are the part of a property campaign owners tend to discover late, usually in a marketing schedule attached to an agency agreement. Unlike commission, these costs are generally payable whether or not the property sells, so it…

Where to Advertise Commercial Property Online in Australia
General ArticlesIf you own a commercial property in Australia and you are ready to sell or lease it, the first real question is not which agent to use. It is where buyers and tenants actually look. Get that answer right and the rest of the process follows on…

How to Sell a Business Without a Broker
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Yes, you can sell your business without a broker — thousands of Australian owners do it every year. What you need is a process. Here is the one we recommend, refined from two decades of helping owners sell privately.
Step 1: Get your…

How to Save on Business Broker Fees
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Business brokers typically charge a percentage of the sale price — frequently with a minimum fee, and often with marketing charged on top. On the sale of even a small business, broker costs can easily swallow a five-figure slice of the…

How Much Are Real Estate Agent Fees & Commissions in Australia?
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If you're thinking about selling, the first number to understand isn't your asking price — it's what the sale will cost you. Agent fees in Australia aren't fixed by law; they're negotiated, they vary by state and suburb, and they're often…

Cost-Effective Ways to Boost the Value of Your House
General Articles, Home Improvement, Selling PropertyMany homeowners still don't realise there are simple, cost-effective ways to boost the value of a home — and in today's market, presentation matters more than ever. Homeowners don't always need an expensive makeover. Some strategies can help…

SELLING YOUR HOUSE IN MELBOURNE? TRY FOR SALE BY OWNER!
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Resources predict that 2016 might be the best time to sell a property. According to CoreLogic RP, Melbourne and Sydney experienced the highest rise of weekly rent over the past year. Along with the slowing growth of rentals, this…

HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR HOME BEFORE PLACING IT IN THE MARKET
General ArticlesMost of us, if not all, consider our homes to be our largest financial investment. Therefore, it only makes sense that if you’re selling your home you want to receive more than what you invest – a large sum of money to handle especially…

HOME SELLING OR RELOCATION: CHOOSE WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR BUDGET
General ArticlesIf you the company you work in decides to reassign you to another branch or plant, you would have to consider relocating as well. This means that you would have to transfer from one home to another. The next question would be what you are going…

WHY AUSTRALIA’S PROPERTY MARKET IS SO STABLE
General ArticlesIf you are considering buying property in Australia, you may be wary considering the recent worldwide problems in the housing market. Many people lost a fortune on their homes during the recent economic crisis, which has led the majority of…

TOP 10 TIPS TO SELL YOUR HOME FOR THE HIGHEST PRICE
General ArticlesIt is not always easy to sell a real estate that is low in quality. Buyers are looking to get more value for their money, and thus are not likely to settle for the second best. However, it does not mean that you need to spend thousands of dollars…

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE
General ArticlesNothing is more exciting than going away somewhere for a long weekend, but how safe is your home when you are gone? Have you made it hard enough to get into so that you can deter burglars? Most home invasions happen when the owners are away…
