Some may describe the market as “sluggish” others describe it as “normal real estate conditions.” Whatever the case, property investment has never been a get rich quick scheme. “Property is a great investment over long periods of time,” says leading agent Madeleine Hicks of LJ Hooker Everton Park. “Too often people get excited when the [...]

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What do you do if you are young and thinking about investing in property? A 19-year-old I know has plans to save up to buy his first property, and mentioned that he’s not too sure where to start. Should he do a property course, he wondered? And how do you know where is a good [...]

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Planning your retirement often requires a downsizing of your home. Your next property needs to be practical and comfortable so that you can enjoy your golden years. Leading agent Madeleine Hicks of LJ Hooker Everton Park suggests that retirees consider what features are essentials and what features can be done without when purchasing their new [...]

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With the reserve bank keeping interest rates on hold last week, we are beginning to see more confidence in the real estate market. A small light is currently shining on property. Buyer enquiry and activity has increased over the current week. However, prices at best are stabalizing, yes there are still many properties representing incredible [...]

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A major concern for voters in the coming election on Saturday which has gone largely unnoticed is that despite a renewed public focus on housing affordability, a growing undersupply of dwellings and rising rental rates the Federal Election campaign has been very quiet on housing. It won’t come as a surprise to most Australian’s that [...]

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The days of only looking for a property through the paper have changed, with the majority of people these days starting their search online and loving the flexibility of being able to set up alerts and notifications so they get told when a property that meets their search criteria becomes available in the marketplace. Purchasers [...]

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Don’t let the slow real estate market keep you from having the home of your dreams. You don’t have to move, you just need to improve. And this is the perfect time to do so. Never before have all the stars been so perfectly aligned to facilitate the remodelling needed to give you your perfect [...]

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Buyers are prepared to pay more for a Melrose Place-type environment. When good neighbours become good friends, it can not only make apartment buildings much more enjoyable places to live but also boost the price of the property. One of the key things professional strata record searchers look at in apartment blocks or complexes when [...]

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Queensland is Australia’s second largest state and defines the northeast corner of Australia. Texans may believe that their state is big, but Queensland has them beat by two and half times. One of Queensland’s most famous features is the Great Barrier Reef, which runs along the east coast. But this highly diverse coral reef system [...]

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