Timing the Market
As an owner contemplating the sale of
your home, it's natural to want to time the market to maximise your selling
price. In fact, deciding when to launch a
marketing campaign is often one of the first topics owners want to discuss
during the appraisal process. So how important is timing the market? Is
there an optimum time of yea...
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How to keep your home safe when leaving town
Posted on December 18, 2023The bags are packed, the out-of-office is on and you are ready to enjoy some valuable time off.Before you skip town, it’s important to ensure the safety of your biggest asset. Take a few minutes to mitigate the risk of a break-in so you can sleep a little easier while you are away and really sink your feet into that relaxation time you so deserve.S... read more
Tips for buying a home in an area you don't know
Posted on March 21, 2023The journey of buying a home often begins in an unfamiliar location. This could come about if you are constrained by budget, moving to a new area for a job, trying to stay close to family or any number of other reasons.Buying in a suburb or town you aren’t familiar with can be daunting. So here are some tips to increase your chances of securing the... read more
Should you buy a cross-lease property?
Posted on March 16, 2023I often get asked about cross-lease properties. It can be a confusing form of ownership, especially if you are new to the process of buying a home. The purpose of this article is to provide you with an understanding of whether cross-lease properties will provide a good real estate investment and/or whether you should avoid them at all costs.First u... read more
Helpful tips for buying at Auction
Posted on February 09, 2023Auctions can be daunting for buyers who are new to the process. But once you get past the fear of declaring your buying intentions in a public manner, they can be an absolute breath of fresh air.With an Auction, you can see exactly what other buyers are prepared to pay and decide accordingly whether you are ‘in’ or ‘out’. Experienced buyers appreci... read more
How to avoid underselling your home
Posted on January 25, 2023When it comes to selling your home, there are 4 common traps that many owners fall into. Avoid these mistakes to maximise your chances of achieving a great result.Mistake 1. Listing with an agent who is only focused on a quick sale.Some agents are focussed on turnover. They want to get your home sold as quickly as possible so they can bank a commis... read more
How to avoid losing money when buying a home
Posted on January 23, 2023
For most of us, buying a home is the
biggest purchase you will ever make in your life, by a long way.
Because the average family only moves every
7-10 years, it is hard to become an expert in something you simply don't do
very often. With the market changing so rapidly the learning curve can be
steep.
Here are the key tips I share with my
clients...
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Tips for upsizing your home
Posted on November 18, 2022Ready for more space? A second bathroom? Better weather? Or just a change of scenery? Now is the time to make that move and find the home you've been dreaming of.There are more houses on the market right now than we have seen for a long time. And many of those properties are being marketed with attractive asking prices, which makes it easy to work ... read more
If I was a buyer, what would I do?
Posted on August 29, 2022Warren Buffett once said it is wise to be “fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” This line of thinking applies to the property market just as much as it does to the stock market.The best time to secure a good deal on a home is to buy one when the market has slowed. When prices are falling and demand is low.But that me... read more
If I was a seller, what would I do?
Posted on August 22, 2022We all understand the market has changed. Prices have moved and buyers are harder to come by. Even still, prices are historically high compared to 3-5 years ago, meaning there is still an opportunity for most owners to sell their property and achieve a significant capital gain.Sell now? Or hold?The decision of whether to sell now, in this market, c... read more