For most Australians, your home is the largest single purchase you’ll ever make. Though it’s not always our primary thought, your home is an investment just as much as it is a roof over your head. Eventually, you’ll most likely sell your home, whether it’s because you’re upgrading, downsizing, or simply looking to change locations. In…
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We are seeing the first signs of investors returning to the Gold Coast property market after a bit of a hiatus due to tight credit restrictions and depressed housing markets in Sydney and Melbourne. Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the value of new loans to investors (excluding refinancing) across Australia jumped by 4.7% in July…
Adding a granny flat to your property could increase its value by 30 per cent, and add 27 per cent to the existing rental price tag, according to a CoreLogic and Archistar analysis. The study identified that half a million property owners across Australia’s eastern seaboard have space to add a granny flat. So, here are our tips for…
This month marks the beginning of Spring which is traditionally the busiest season in property. It is clear that confidence is returning to the market across Australia, with several positive elements – all national in nature, having an impact on every capital city and regional area. First came the election result, which meant no changes to negative gearing…
We have seen some really strong activity by our office in the last two weeks. We have seen an increase of buyer enquiry and a few properties go under contract this past fortnight… both ‘on the market’ and ‘off the market’ sales, which is a huge demonstration of how strong the Gold Coast market is at present. This activity…
More new listings are starting to hit the market as the Winter season comes to a close and sellers get ready for the Spring selling season. This Spring will be an important test for the market. Firstly, How will recent changes making lending easier impact demand and sale prices? APRA has provided some sensible relief to banking guidelines,…
It is no surprise we are seeing activity in the real estate market continuing with its solid performance post the election, and whilst we are not seeing any significant surge in prices, it is just a wonderful market in which buyers and sellers can both proceed with confidence. There has been a significant positive turn around now the banks…
I hope you are enjoying this wonderful winter weather on the Gold Coast with crystal clear skies, breathtaking days, stunning sunrises and sunsets. The market remains in an interesting space. The post-election period has seen a significant rise in consumer confidence about the real estate market moving forward. There is currently a shortage of properties on the market. People will…
Believe it or not, this is actually an exciting time in the property market. There is change in the air and great opportunity is beginning to present itself. The traditionally busy Spring season is just a couple of months away and now is the time to start planning your next move. Selling in Winter provides a supply/demand…
Credit restrictions have been the biggest challenge in the property market over the past 18 months. Even good quality loan applicants have had to wait longer for approval (often missing out on the property they want in the process) and/or adjust their budgets due to unexpected finance limits. No changes to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax (CGT); the RBA…