While we can’t travel, it is still fun to daydream about the rest of the world, particularly their cheaper property prices. While Australia’s house prices continue to rise, you may be wondering whether you could find better value buying something in one of your favourite holiday destinations. Australians are property … Read more
When we were all sent packing from our offices and businesses were thrust into chaos last year, our economy went into a spin. Interest rates began to drop periodically, government incentives were launched, and more buyers flocked to the market driving property prices through the roof. These astounding property prices … Read more
More than 500,000 expats have returned to our shores since the beginning of the pandemic, seeking solace from uncertainty and flooding the property market. While the economic statistics of the pandemic-property paradigm are fascinating, there is an intrinsic human component to expats returning home. Dual-nationality couples who have spent years … Read more
It’s an old real estate cliché, but “location, location, location” is never more true than when selecting an investment property. The area and style of property in which you chose to invest will determine the type of tenant and level of rent that you will attract. You must research your … Read more
This month we chatted to Laura Stone from McMahons Point. Laura and her husband, Ben, have lived in the area for 14 years and have set up a local business in the community, running kayak tours on Sydney Harbour. Head down to Lavender Bay and you’ll see their fleet of … Read more
I’ve worked in real estate for the majority of my working life, and it’s safe to say a lot has happened in the industry during that time. From market fluctuations and economic disruptions to technological advances that have propelled the industry into the digital age, there have been plenty of … Read more
There are so many ways COVID-19 could have been catastrophic for real estate transactions in Australia, but crisis is the mother of invention and abnormal circumstances the father of rapid adoption. You see, many of the solutions that were necessary for agents to help buyers and sellers do deals in … Read more
Along with upgraders and expats, downsizers are one of the most predominant drivers of the thriving property market of the Lower North Shore. But the descriptor downsizing doesn’t really do justice to the properties we sell. In so many ways, our purchasers are effectively upgrading to the utmost of quality … Read more
Once again we’ve found ourselves in lockdown and the reality of living through the ebbs and flows of a pandemic has seemingly become second nature. Amidst the pandemic, our booming property market has spilled into the rental realm, with the total number of properties vacant is plunging across Sydney, especially … Read more
Join us for our upcoming webinar on Thursday 12 August at 6pm (AEST). Should I sell now or wait? Real-time data to help you make an informed decision. REGISTER HERE With so much uncertainty in the current environment, this webinar is designed to instil confidence and provide you with enough … Read more