The Property Cycle…. Where is it Heading
Karyn O'Dea Karyn O'Dea

The Property Cycle…. Where is it Heading

Following on from the report a fortnight ago, last week there has again been many articles written about the current property variables and what these various factors may mean for property prices moving forward.

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Surge In Properties For Sale
Karyn O'Dea Karyn O'Dea

Surge In Properties For Sale

Much of the media focus this week centred on rising stock levels and what effect this may have on property prices.

One such example was an article written by Anne Flaherty from Proptrak that featured on realestate.com.au this week showing how the number of new listings is now rising sharply.

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Selling Tips - Part 3
Karyn O'Dea Karyn O'Dea

Selling Tips - Part 3

Prior to selling one of the major questions is “should I renovate parts of my house to increase my sale price prior to selling?”

It goes without saying, that everyone wants to make money on their property investment. Sometimes that involves renovating to maximise your return. But which renovations are worth it when it comes to delivering a return at sale?

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Rates On Hold But RBA Adjusts Their Stance
Karyn O'Dea Karyn O'Dea

Rates On Hold But RBA Adjusts Their Stance

As predicted last week the RBA left interest rates on hold. This in itself is not particularly newsworthy however the commentary around November's RBA meeting did carry some discussion points that should be reviewed.

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The Positive News On The Real Estate Front, Has Started To Change!
Karyn O'Dea Karyn O'Dea

The Positive News On The Real Estate Front, Has Started To Change!

For the majority of 2021 we have heard only positive news on the real estate front. Yesterday however, things started to change.

This weekend, major national newspapers and online portals have turned their attention to the sharp rise in reported inflation figures on Friday and on what this may mean for the property sector.

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APRA's Recent Change To Borrowing Criteria
Karyn O'Dea Karyn O'Dea

APRA's Recent Change To Borrowing Criteria

Once again the main property discussion point last week has been focussed on APRA's recent change to borrowing criteria. With this in mind we have featured an article that appeared this week on realestate.com.au that discusses the possible ramifications of APRA's intervention and what likely outcomes may emerge moving forward.

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Selling Tips - Part 2
Karyn O'Dea Karyn O'Dea

Selling Tips - Part 2

This week we’ll look at how to make the inside of your house sparkle. Show the house to its full potential, it will be worth the effort!

Remember, you can only ever make one first impressions.

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Property Price Growth Set To Slow After APRA Lifts Interest Rate Buffer
Karyn O'Dea Karyn O'Dea

Property Price Growth Set To Slow After APRA Lifts Interest Rate Buffer

With confirmation last week that lending criteria and lending standards have now been tightened, Senior News Reporter Elizabeth Redman featured an article on Thursday discussing what impact this would have on our property markets as well as the chances of further restrictions coming into play.

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Selling Tips - Part 1
Karyn O'Dea Karyn O'Dea

Selling Tips - Part 1

Over the next few weeks, we’ll look at the best ways to getting your house sold. Presentation is key when preparing your home for sale, whether it’s a basic declutter and styling or a small renovation to increase value. It’s important to discover what buyers are looking for in a property for sale and the common selling mistakes to avoid.

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