Posted on September 15, 2024

Buyers and Sellersact now to beat the holiday rushWelcome to that time of year when it feels like everyone is in a rush. It's all systems go as we race to get everything sorted before the end of the year.It is normal to see an uptick in the number of properties for sale at this time of year, and that is exactly what we see happening in most markets... read more

Posted on September 04, 2024

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... read more

How to keep your home safe when leaving town

Posted on December 18, 2023

The 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, 2023

The 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, 2023

I 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, 2023

Auctions 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, 2023

When 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... read more

Tips for upsizing your home

Posted on November 18, 2022

Ready 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, 2022

Warren 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