Changes to the buying process rather than access to more funding is the key to helping first home buyers according to industry specialist, Debra Beck-Mewing.
“The Government is not looking at solid and immediate help they can provide first time...
In light of the horrendous outcomes still evolving from the Mascot Towers (Sydney) incident and the similar stories coming to light, there's a timely reminder for buyers considering apartment purchases to check the property prior to purchase.
First a recap
Mascot...
Welcome to the January 2022 property market update. Outlined below is a compilation of data sets which provide insight into how the market has performed to date, and also indicators for where the market is heading.
Buyer Search Activity
Australia’s housing...
Nearly 30% of rental dwellings have been stripped from the Queensland market in two years as more than 160,000 investment properties were potentially sold to homebuyers, according to the 2022 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey.
The survey found that a staggering...
"Gee . . they've been lucky". I hear this quite often when speaking to groups about what our clients have achieved. The truth is that people who experience 'property luck' have listened and acted upon experienced and independent advice.
For...
We’ve all heard endless stories of property achievements, but success is not guaranteed. Planning and good research will mitigate risks, along with knowing what to avoid and how to avoid it.
Outlined below are real situations where unsuspecting individuals have...
More apartment buyers in Sydney’s lower north shore are seeking pet-friendly spaces after pandemic-induced puppy and kitten purchases, an urban living specialist has flagged.
While buyer preference has shifted towards lifestyle locations and bigger space, apartments in the area are...
Property buyers are entering the market with increased confidence on the expectation that interest rates have reached their peak, but this year they'll need more than just money to ensure they set themselves onto a successful financial path.
Leading Property...
Lockdowns aside, this time of year is a great time to take stock of the market as we take a breath before the crazy Spring buying season gets going.
Who owns what
Starting our analysis with ownership data, see below for...
We foreshadowed it and now it’s happening. The NSW Government announced the first part of their plan to address the housing shortage in December 2023 and it looks like they’re really leaning in.
Local Government Councils are the direct target,...
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