In our daily work life as Agents, we often meet with sellers who are totally sold on the idea of selling their home for a premium price, but not sold on the idea of investing in a marketing campaign. The main reason for this seems to be hesitation at making an investment without the guarantee of a sale. Now, in a flat market, this can seem like an understandable concern; … Read the full post »
With downsizing and high-density living a trend that is here to stay, there’s an increasing market for indoor plants; despite garden sizes shrinking, many of us still like to have some greenery in and around our homes, as plants not only enhance ambience and promote calm, but they also produce oxygen (critical for our survival). Plants are an essential part of any home, and if well maintained boost aesthetic appeal … Read the full post »
Following on from last week, here is Property Terminology Part II, aiming to provide a simple and clear definition of property terms you may come across from time to time.
Strata Title: The formal ownership of a property within a strata plan where the property is defined within horizontal and vertical boundaries, and proprietors have joint rights over the land and common areas.
Company Title: The building and land are owned by … Read the full post »
As property professionals we regularly use specific terminology in our communications, often without spelling out what these terms mean, coming from a place of assumption that people just ‘know’. However, feedback indicates this is not always the case, so over the next two newsletters we have outlined a simple breakdown of some of the most common terms used in the context of real estate.
Appraisal: An estimate of a property’s market … Read the full post »
Happy New Year to you and your family; we hope it will bring you and your loved one’s happiness, health, and prosperity after what was a challenging 2020 for many.
At this time of year many of us reflect on our goals for the year and make resolutions, often revolving around health, amongst other things; but what about your property goals? Have you made any?
Below is a check list you might … Read the full post »
Yes, everyone with just five weeks until Christmas, you can officially start getting excited…have you put your tree up yet? What about the Christmas lights? Or are you going to be more low-key this year? However, you are going to celebrate it – we are sure you are starting in some way to prepare – and so are we.
One of the ways we are preparing is to remind our clients … Read the full post »
Whether you are on a house block or have a small courtyard garden in a duplex or townhouse; spring is the season for planting and growth, and as the weather warms up and the sunshine sparkles just the little bit brighter – our gardens just love spring as much as we do!
One of the keys to a great spring garden is soil. The more nutrient-rich the soil, the more your … Read the full post »
Last week we spoke about four key factors to consider when purchasing an investment property: capital growth, cash flow, tax benefits, and accelerated growth. This week we will talk about location and professional advice.
Location
You are all familiar with the real estate mantra ‘location, location, location’. Location is a key factor that can make or break a property investment.
Question: How do you get it right?
Answer: Research.
You need to find out about … Read the full post »
Property investment is not for the faint-hearted, it is a big decision, and like all investment that involves significant amounts of capital outlay or borrowing; it is not without risk. However, it is also one of the most solid and proven ways of growing your wealth, and generally involves less risk than the stock market and other capital ventures that can deliver strong returns in short periods of time. A … Read the full post »
With many of us self-isolating to assist to protect ourselves, and others, from contracting COVID19, we are all finding ourselves spending much more time at home than usual. Some of us are better than others at coping with enforced isolation, there is no doubt a few of you are going a little stir-crazy.
Below is a list of things to do to occupy your time, that might be better for the … Read the full post »
We all know time goes quickly…hey, it’s March already, and we’ve only just got used to writing ’20 instead of ’19! The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) are reminding people about the changes to Queensland’s smoke alarm registration that come into effect on 1 January 2022.
ALL domestic dwellings leased or sold have to be fitted with interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms; and at this stage there are no plans to … Read the full post »
When in the market to purchase a property, one of the most critical first steps is to physically inspect, either via private inspection, or more commonly – an ‘open home’ conducted by the Agent. This is a crucial part of the information gathering process and also allows you to get a real ‘feel’ for the property that you can’t from photos and marketing blurb.
To maximise the effectiveness of this experience, … Read the full post »