Five ways to help your kids into a home
Homeownership rates are dropping around the world and in most areas, it is getting harder and harder to buy your first home. With property prices as high as they are, many first home buyers are only able to purchase a property with help from family. In this guide, we run through 5 common ways you can support your kids onto the property ladder. Consult with your lawyer and mortgage adviser before deciding which option might be best for your situation.
Five reasons not to sell your home privately
It is completely understandable to be tempted by the idea of selling your home yourself, without the help of a real estate agent. Real estate agency fees are a sizeable amount of money no matter what the value of your property might be. And at the start of the process, the only number you have that you can focus on is the selling fee or commission, since you have no idea what your home is going to sell for, yet.
How to avoid losing money when buying a home
For most of us, buying a home is the biggest purchase you will ever make in your life, by a long way. Because the average family only moves every 7-10 years, it is hard to become an expert in something you simply don't do very often. With the market changing so rapidly the learning curve can be steep. Here are the key tips I share with my clients, to help them make the best possible buying decision:
Openn Negotiation Final Bidding Reminder
The following email we send as the Final Bidding Reminder Just like to send you a quick reminder message about 4 Sunrise Court, Loganlea Final Bidding on 23/02/2021, Tuesday at 6.30pm. As I mentioned before, the genuine seller, they already moved to Sydney and like to buy the other project, motivated and wants to sell as soon as possible and will meet the market on price. That is why we chose Openn Negotiation. I have created a video for you to view - FINAL BIDDING STAGE preparation, please check the following link (2.3 minutes video): https://www.alertrealty.com.au/page/openn-final-bidding
Brisbane property market update - January 2021
The New Year has seen very strong buyer activity throughout Brisbane. After a small Covid-19 scare causing Greater Brisbane to go into lockdown on the weekend of January 9-10, buyers have since been out in force inspecting and buying properties around the City. This article will explore in more detail what we are seeing on the ground and also what the market indicators are telling us. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures show that new loan commitments for housing and the value of owner occupier home loan commitments each reached records highs in December 2020. Figures show an increase of 31.2% in new loan commitments compared to December 2019. This type of data is usually a leading indicator for what is happening in relation to housing demand in the market.
Should you sell your home now? Or wait?
It is always tempting to try to maximise your gain from any financial decision. But in reality, any time you try to call the peak of the market, it is simply guesswork. In real estate, you may often hear some agents saying 'now is a great time to sell'. But how do we actually know this? It could be better in 1 month, 6 months, or 12 months. We simply have no way of knowing what the future holds. I believe our potential clients can see through this approach too. If you hear those agents who always say it's a great time to sell, then the message loses its meaning and you should know that those agents marketing will always focus on what they want (more listings) rather than what is right for them and what is the benefit to you.
FSBO: How to win the real estate negotiation
There is something about buying a home which brings out the inner-negotiator in all of us. It's one of the few opportunities we might get in life to haggle over a large financial purchase. To play the give-and-take game and try to walk away with a win. Sadly, the actual process often falls short of our bargain-securing expectations. In this article, I'll explain the reasons why the real estate negotiation might not be everything you expected and provide tips for getting the right result in the end. Firstly, don't be too attached to the idea of going back and forth with the owner, because...
5 key features of a great investment property
Many homeowners fall into property investment, almost by accident. They end up buying the home next door when it comes on the market, or they buy a home from a family member who is looking to sell. Or sometimes, when an owner moves to a bigger home, they keep their existing property as a rental. Falling into property investment can work out just fine, but you will increase your chances of building long-term wealth with an intentional strategy backed up by a specific set of buying criteria. If you understand the ingredients that make up a great investment property, you can make smart decisions when opportunities present themselves.
Avoid Five Common Mistakes to Improve the Value of Property
You have one chance to sell your home at the best possible price. To secure you a better outcome, avoid these common errors. Mistake 1. Over-capitalising on renovations There are three tasks that have the highest possible return on time and money invested in selling: painting, gardening and house-washing. Paint the bathroom ceilings when necessary, paint kitchen cupboards if the colours are out-dated, consider painting hallways and rooms if the current colours are very dark. Always choose light and neutral colours.
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