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Working From home brings about a lifestyle change

The arrival of Covid-19 led to a nationwide work-from-home period, promising positive forecasts for regional housing markets across Australia: many of those living in urban areas have come to the realisation that they may, in fact, have outgrown their home.
Data from CoreLogic reveals regional prices have been more stable during the Covid-19 Pandemic than other capital city markets, with many city dwellers finding themselves fed up … Read the full post »

Interview with Josh Saliba & Ian Hawkins

This episode, Ian Hawkins and Josh Saliba get the opportunity to catch up and chat about Josh’s new business endeavours and his success amidst a pandemic.

 

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Everything Local – Cam from Athlete’s Heart

Josh is joined by Personal Trainer, Basketball Coach and Hip Hop Musician, Cam Williams. They discuss his journey from moving to Australia from the US, his goals in his personal trainer journey and how he started coaching kids basketball. They also touch on his passion for music and what’s in store in the future.

 

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How our capital cities are performing differently amid COVID-19

Since the arrival of Covid-19, it appears each Australian Capital City’s housing market has performed differently. Recent data from the CoreLogic Home Value index reveals that, since March, Melbourne house prices have fallen 3.5%, whilst the ACT dwelling market reached a record high. Rates of decline eased throughout June and July for Perth, but deepened for Sydney and Melbourne, as shown in the chart below.

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Story of the Sale – 7 Nelson Street, Thornleigh


3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Method: Off Market Sale
Referred from database: 157
Days on Market: 0
Buyer inspections: 23
Second inspections: 2
Sale Price: $1,280,000
 

What Josh had to say:
“Amidst the threat of Covid-19 lockdowns, it was a pleasure to assist my client in an off market sale to prevent 100’s of people coming through their home at once. We heavily referred the home to … Read the full post »

Everything Local – Tyler from Blastworx Pressure Cleaning

In this episode, Josh is joined by Tyler from Blastworx. They chat about how Tyler started the window cleaning business, tips and tricks on cleaning, and making a career change at a young age. Tune in below!

 

 

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Story of the Sale – 55A Junction Road, Wahroonga


5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Sale Date: 1st August 2020
Method: Auction
Enquiries: 167
Days on Market: 24
Buyer inspections: 63
Second inspections: 11
Sale Price: $2,290,000

 

What our clients had to say:
“Thank you Josh and team for a great outcome for the sale of our Wahroonga house. We commend you for your great communication and professionalism and for organising everything for us from getting the house ready to … Read the full post »

Story of the Sale – 27 Nelson Street, Thornleigh


5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Sale Date: 1st August 2020
Method: Auction
Enquiries: 149
Days on Market: 24
Buyer inspections: 70
Second inspections: 9
Sale Price: $1,712,000

 

What Josh had to say:
“Having known my clients long term, I was lucky to have opportunity to sell their investment property in Thornleigh. The home was just over a year old, with impressive and character filled features combined with modern interiors. It … Read the full post »

Story of the Sale – 23 Westwood Street, Pennant Hills


2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car
Sale Date: 30th July 2020
Method: Private Treaty
Enquiries: 317
Days on Market: 42
Buyer inspections: 53
Second inspections: 5
Sale Price: $960,000

 

What our client had to say:
“Josh and his team have been very proactive and reliable. The whole process of selling our property has been managed well. We have known Josh for a few years. He has always been helpful whenever … Read the full post »

An effort to boost construction: NSW Stamp Duty paused for first home buyers

Good news for those looking to break into the NSW property market. A temporary measure will be brought into effect on the 1st of August for first home buyers looking to purchase in NSW which could help save thousands of dollars, whilst at the same time foster activity in the construction industry amidst Covid-19.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a suspension of stamp duty on new homes under $800,000 this week, anticipating … Read the full post »

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