by Chris | Jun 2, 2017 | In The Media, Latest News
The bank of mums and dads has been a reliable lender to many first time buyers trying to get that extra bit of assistance to enter the market. But considering strong growth in recent years it’s not uncommon for parents to gift their children tens of thousands of...
by Chris | May 19, 2017 | In The Media, Latest News
Downsizers face some of the toughest decisions in the real estate market as to whether or not they sell their home. That’s why expert advice to assist in making the best decisions is more valuable at this stage of life than in any other. Stay or go? It’s...
by Chris | May 12, 2017 | In The Media, Latest News
There were some serious expectation on the 2017 federal budget to address housing affordability and property supply issues. Some of the proposed measures will have a positive effect on the market, but overall this budget is just fluffing around the edges. We’ve ranked...
by Chris | May 5, 2017 | In The Media, Latest News
The relationship between landlord and tenant could be set for a shakeup with the arrival of rental apps, with at least three launching to the Australian property market in the coming months. Much of the focus is in on how much better these platforms will make the...
by Chris | Apr 21, 2017 | Adelaide Market, Brisbane Market, In The Media, Latest News, Sydney Market
Suburbs that offer buyers the best opportunities are always highly sought after. These are some of the best from Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney. Hampton/Hampton East, Victoria. Located 14kms south east of the Melbourne CBD, Hampton and Hampton East...
by Chris | Apr 5, 2017 | Adelaide Market, Brisbane Market, Latest News, Melbourne Buyer Insights, Sydney Market
Welcome to the new look edition of Market Insights, providing expert analysis of property markets across the country. Market Update Diversity in growth across the national property market is a win for buyers over the first quarter of 2017. Much has been made of the...
by Chris | Mar 24, 2017 | In The Media, Latest News
Speculation on a bubble has been extensively covered in the media over the past week, but is it all as ominous as it seems? No. Although price growth in Melbourne and Sydney has been stronger over the last three to four years than anywhere else in the country,...
by Chris | Mar 10, 2017 | In The Media, Latest News
As of the 1st of July, first home buyers in Victoria will not have to pay stamp duty on property up to $600,000. A sliding concession scale will apply for property purchased between $600,000 and $750,000. The new policies were announced by the Victorian government...
by Chris | Feb 24, 2017 | In The Media, Latest News
Renovation gurus and The Block alumni Dan Reilly and Dani Wales have again proven that hard work, smart planning, and savvy buying are key to property renovation success. Their latest project, a double fronted Victorian in Seddon, was purchased for $462,000 in 2013....
by Chris | Feb 10, 2017 | Latest News
Super funds are usually a mystery to most Australians, but they can actually be an incredibly useful way of investing in property. But getting the right advice from a financial professional is crucial. 40% of Australians don’t know how much is in their superannuation...