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Auction Anxiety…
Sick of missing out at auctions? A google search of the term ‘auction anxiety’ shows nearly 9.5 million articles have been written on the topic, confirming that the feeling of dread you might have about auctions is surprisingly common. The thought of competing for a property with another 10-20 bidders fills many people with terror.
Property market enters boom conditions
The signs Australia’s property market has entered a boom were all but confirmed this month with a report showing housing prices had staged their strongest monthly rise in nearly two decades. “Spurred on by a combination of record low mortgage rates, improving economic conditions, government incentives and low advertised supply levels, Australia’s housing market is
Key signals point to a rising property market
First-home buyers and investors looking to enter the market would be wise not to wait too long. Competition for limited stock is seeing strong price growth in areas like Sydney. The scenes of large crowds at property auctions across Australia in the first weeks of 2021 are arguably another sign that the property market is
Petersham: Not your humdrum suburb
Less than 6km from the CBD and home to a flourishing culinary and bar scene, the historic suburb of Petersham has become one of the Inner West’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. It is described by the Timeout guide as “one of Sydney’s must-visit destinations for eating and drinking”. Prized for its convenient 11-minute train ride to
Property Trends 2021
The housing market’s unthinkable 2020 rebound It would have been unthinkable in early 2020, when coronavirus was shutting down large parts of the Australian economy, that the year would end with consumer confidence soaring at its highest levels in more than a decade. “After only eight months the evidence seems clear that sentiment has fully
Hospital redevelopments inject life into local economies
There is no better example of the significant impact a hospital can have on a local area than Sydney’s Westmead. Since its opening on the site of the former showground and speedway in 1978, Westmead Hospital has grown to become one of Australia’s largest health services precincts and one of Sydney’s largest employment hubs with
Importance of walkability while selecting property
Cities finally walking in right direction Walking is the most rudimentary form of transport and one whose importance was overlooked by city planners until relatively recently. But it has become increasingly apparent that allowing cars to dominate our streets has come at a cost. Our cities have become more congested and our communities have become
Learn how COVID 19 has changed the property market
4 great reasons to buy a new property in 2020! If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy a new property, luckily you don’t have to wait any longer! Record low interest rates and recent government incentive schemes have made this the ideal time to purchase your brand-new dream home. Record low interest
8 Reasons to Visit Redfern This Weekend
The inner Sydney suburb of Redfern has experienced an enormous rebrand over the past few years, transforming through the process of gentrification. Now attracting the attention of younger buyers and property development companies alike, its thriving arts and foodie scene is reshaping inner Sydney. Once a low density industrial centre, Redfern is now comprised of
Applying for a Mortgage? Follow These Steps
Buying an apartment in a new property development? Understand the steps to getting a mortgage at the start, so you can apply when you find your dream home.
First Home Buyer? Here’s Your Essential Checklist
Before you get swept up in a whirlwind of inspections in Sydney, we’re helping you with what to think about when buying your first home
5 Tips for Styling Your Apartment in a New Property Development
As soon as you’ve signed on the dotted line for your new apartment, you’ll be thinking about how you can style it to its full potential. Before you hit the shops or start looking for apartment decorating ideas, consider how you want your styling to work for you—because styling for property developments is a whole