Are you quietly revelling in 2018’s property market which has turned in favour of the buyer? Seeing quite significant price drops on properties that last year you couldn’t afford? The times they are a changing! But one has to ask themselves, what happened to the market and who is to blame? In January 2016, new…
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When the market is rising and the conversation at backyard bbq’s is all about making money from property, often the question about property flipping arises and everyone wishes they could jump straight in. So when the market turns, the perfect opportunity becomes available to get your property flip on. Property flipping is when you buy,…
For decades it’s been rammed down our throats that property is all about location, location, location. And whilst location is no doubt one of the key factors in sound property investment, what’s even more critical is your timing, as you could end up paying over the odds if you get it wrong. The Sydney market…
Sometimes the perfect property comes your way by surprise, but perhaps you’re not quite ready in the relocation stakes. Bridging finance could be an option for you to consider between buying and selling. Often considered a bit risky or expensive, some bridging finance can mean that you are essentially carrying two loans at once…
New 80% LVR requirements being enforced by APRA mean that the rules have changed for home loan borrowers in 2018 and banks are now slashing the number of mortgage products with a maximum LVR of 95%. Put simply that means that if you’re saving for a house deposit, you’ll need a lot more than last…
Most homeowners make a move from one property to another at some stage in their life and it’s one that leaves them asking plenty of questions. The most common is, “should I buy or sell first?” because deciding to place your home on the market often sparks fears of being left without anywhere to…
In a changing market, buyers can no longer rely on social proof and need to have the confidence to go out on their own. Social proof, also known as informational social influence, is a psychological phenomenon where people depend on the actions of others to reflect correct behaviour for a given situation. Social proof…
Not everything in life is negotiable, but experienced negotiators can secure a good real estate deal in any market. And that goes for both buyers and sellers. Being able to identify a good deal all comes down to doing your homework and being ready, willing and able to bring your negotiating skills to the table.…
Contribution by Veronica MacDonald, Inner West Specialist Buyers’ Agent, Cohen Handler A question that we are commonly asked is when should I consider engaging a buyers’ agent? Clients engage us at very different stages of their property search. For some it maybe as soon as they make the conscious decision to buy a property…
Have you ever found a property that ticks all the boxes only to discover it’s been sold before you could blink? Most sellers go to market very motivated with the aim of getting their properties sold, at a great price and in good time. After all, they fork out thousands of dollars for photos,…