Rates are rising, some effects of the GFC still linger, and every day the newspapers have a different take on what Brisbane’s property market is doing. But let’s look at some of the hard facts. Building Approval levels have dropped to low levels not seen since the 1980’s Release rate of new stock and lack [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 17th, 2010
“Like sand through the hour glass… so are the days of real estate” – quote from a popular soap opera. As a real estate agent the current market is infuriating. Looking at statistics all you can do is look back. Prices are set based on fact. Sellers expectations run high, bank valuation comes in high, [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 8th, 2010
Investments are on everyone’s mind at the moment and this week, we discuss something that is often overlooked. For every property investor, Landlord Insurance is essential. Buying an investment property is usually part of a wealth building strategy and being the landlord, you would not want to see that disappear. Landlord’s insurance is important to [...]
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The market in Brisbane is said to be booming. Buyers are paying well over asking prices. Sellers are chasing – and getting – top dollar. For property owners a boom market is great news. Personal wealth increases with each passing week and the thought of an early retirement becomes a real possibility. But how long can [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 12th, 2010
AUCTION – Saturday 13.2.2010 at 28 Newhaven Street, Everton Park @ 3pm http://www.elders.com.au/branch/listing/listing.php?realist_id=403439&branch_id=722
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Posted in Uncategorized on Oct 14th, 2009
New blog at http://askmadeleinerealestate.com
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Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 1st, 2009
Busy busy week! find my updated list of properties under contract and OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS for Saturday 5.09.09. http://www.askmadeleine.com/id14.html
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Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 31st, 2009
Recently I was at the Elders National Elite Retreat where the elite of the elite met to discuss the current market trends. In the changing market it was a consensus amongst the group that auctions were the best marketing strategy. This is not my view. I only auction unique properties or when I am instructed [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 13th, 2009
On Saturday 8th of August I was lucky enough to be awarded the number one metropolitan Sales Person within the Elders Franchise for 2008/2009 for New South Wales and Queensland. Its the second year I have achieved this. With this in mind you’d think that I’d know my stuff. Yeah! I’m the expert! No way. [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 20th, 2009
The market place at the moment is experiencing a lack of stock, as we say it in the industry, more buyers than sellers. Sellers are awaiting the warmer months prior to putting their homes on the market. This seasonal shortage is typical in comparison with previous years. The one changing force this year is [...]
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