Thinking of Selling? You Want an Agent with These Skills
Selling your house is a big decision. Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ve probably ever made, and it’s a place where you’ve created countless memories. That combo means there’s going to be a lot of emotions involved.
Sydney's Northern Beaches tops list of best places to live in Australia
A report authored by SGS Economics and Planning (https://sgsep.com.au/assets/main/SGS-Economics-and-Planning_SGS-Cities-and-Regions-Wellbeing-Index_2024_Website.pdf) has confirmed that secure housing and plenty of cash is good for our wellbeing, with one city dominating the competition for happiest places to live in Australia.
2.5 million Australians move in with family or friends as cost of living soars
More than one in ten Australians have turned to shared housing in the past year as a way to combat the skyrocketing cost of living, according to new research by Finder. The survey of 1,070 respondents found that 12% of Australians, equivalent to 2.5 million people, have moved into shared housing in the past 12 months.
Number of NEW property listings dip in March following record-breaking February
New property listings across Australia fell 13.6% in March compared to the previous month and were down 8.8% year-on-year, according to the latest PropTrack Listings Report. Anne Flaherty, PropTrack Economist, attributed the slower month to the timing of Easter this year, with the long weekend falling in March instead of April, kick-starting the pre-Easter selling period earlier than usual.
Government forges ahead with Tripling fees for foreign investors
The Property Council of Australia (PCA) has warned that the fee increase could put the government’s housing targets “at risk”. The federal government has passed new legislation under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Fees Imposition Amendment Bill 2024 to triple fees for overseas investors purchasing established homes in Australia.
Manly Beach voted Australia’s No. 1 best beach and ranked No. 7 in the world
The people of the world have spoken: Manly Beach is Australia’s No. 1 best beach and is ranked No. 7 in the world. TripAdvisor today released its 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches This list “celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel.
Pets get the nod under NSW’s strata reform
The new rules prohibit an owner’s corporation from charging a fee, bond, or insurance for keeping a pet. It is also now easier for people with assistance animals to prove to an owner’s corporation their animal’s “assistance” status.
Why do some property listings leave off the asking price?
If you’re a regular real estate browser, you’ve probably noticed that some homes for sale don’t include a specific asking price on the listing. Instead, some include “expressions of interest” or “price on application”. But what does this really mean?
The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home
Some Highlights If you’re ready to buy a home but are having a hard time affording it on your own, or, if you have aging loved ones you need to care for, you might want to consider a multi-generational home. Living with siblings, parents, and even grandparents can help you save money, give or receive childcare, and spend quality time together.
The property price driver outweighing all others in 2023
Among all the market drivers that influence Australian property prices, one reigns supreme.
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