Anyone partaking in a property transaction most likely have had to deal with a Conveyancer. A Conveyancer is the person who oversees and manages the actual sale transaction; their role differs from state to state, but essentially, they are involved in preparing and/or reviewing the sales contract and other legal documents involved in buying or
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Last week the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) CEO Antonia Mercorella reported that confidence in the local market remains positive and that experts are listing the Sunshine Coast as the Queensland region with the largest potential in 2017. This is attributed partly to the massive infrastructure works being undertaken in the region including: the
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We’ve all been repeatedly brainwashed by the media and indeed many Agents to believe that Spring is the optimum time to sell; that it’s a seller’s market. In fact, Property Commentator, Michael Matusik says the evidence does not support this, and that it is actually a buyers’ market due to the increased amount of stock
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With interest rates for 2016 remaining at historic lows, and many financial analysts predicting little change in the first half of 2017; it is certainly time, if you haven’t already done so, to ensure that you are benefitting via any loans you have around your property portfolio. The FIRST step is to do a health
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Renovating is a national pastime in Australia for many. It can be rewarding and profitable, and some stunning transformations are often achieved for many to admire. In fact, some of our most highly television programs are renovation shows; as the nation tunes in to see the agony and the ecstasy each week as the work
Renovate with CARE! Risks to be AWARE of. Read More »
From January 01 2017 there are important changes to Queensland’s Smoke Alarm Legislation which ALL Queensland property owners need to be aware of; compliance is mandatory. All Queensland dwellings will be legally required to have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms in all bedrooms and in hallways that connect bedrooms with the rest of the dwelling. This
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These days everyone has an opinion on real estate; many like to tell real estate agents at BBQs and other social events how much their property is worth, how their neighbour ‘under sold’ and got ‘ripped off’ and so on…it’s practically a national sport! However, actually placing a price on a property clearly requires some
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According to Knight Frank’s Head of Research and Consulting, Australia, Mr Matt Whitby, Chinese investment in Australian showed a 37% decline YoY decline (Year on Year) in 2016 due to the absence of mega deals secured in 2015. The US is now firmly established as the most important destination for Chinese capital, having attracted US$5.1 billion
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Last Tuesday I attended a Domain breakfast at Mooloolaba Surf Club, Chief Economist for Fairfax Dr Andrew Wilson presented; he spoke about trends in the capital cities and he also gave a forecast of the Sunshine Coast Housing Market outlook for 2016-17. In summary, he forecasts continued solid growth; this is clearly very positive news,
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