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2022 Local Business Awards

We had the privilege this year of accepting the award for 2022 most outstanding real estate agency in the Ku-Ring-Gai district. This award is an absolute honor to have accepted and would not have been possible without the hard working team by our side and the incredible community we serve.

Thank you to the community of Ku-Ring-Gai and surrounding suburbs for making this possible, we … Read the full post »

Sydney Rental Prices Skyrocket

Sydney tenants are facing record high house and unit rents as low rental vacancies drive up competition and prices for homes.

However, rents fell or held steady in some areas, as the rising cost of living weighs on household budgets, and lifestyle changes seen earlier in the pandemic start to reverse.

House and unit rents each climbed 4.8 per cent over the … Read the full post »

‘Ideal time’ to act as buyers gain the upper hand heading into busy spring selling season

Buyers are gaining the upper hand from sellers heading into the peak spring selling season, meaning it could be “an ideal time” to buy.

With demand easing and housing market activity cooling as interest rates rise, buyers face less competition and have more choice and time, as listings grow and homes take longer to sell. It has changed from … Read the full post »

Preliminary clearance rate inches higher as auction activity plummets across the combined capitals 

With 1,471 homes auctioned across the combined capitals, this was the quietest auction week since mid-July with each of the capitals recording a decline in auction activity.

Falling for the first time in three weeks, the number of auctions held this week was down -23.1% from the 1,913 auctions held last week. This result is a -8.4% below the number held … Read the full post »

Expert advice: Here’s how to save money while remodeling your home

With home prices soaring, a growing number of homeowners are choosing to upgrade their homes, however not all renovations have the same pay-off.

“When the market is getting hotter, when people’s homes are becoming worth more money, they see investing more money into the home as a solid choice.If you want the best return on investment on your next home remodel … Read the full post »

Inflation hits two-decade high: What it means for your mortgage

The cost of living has continued to grow as a perfect storm of factors drive prices higher, predicting another interest rate rise when the RBA meets next week.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.8% in the June quarter, pushing the annual rate to 6.1% – slightly below expectations, but still the fastest annual increase in more than two decades.

The annual … Read the full post »

Fall in New Zealand house prices offers insight into what might happen in Australia

Australian house prices are not expected to plummet below pre-COVID levels with experts saying the local property market can look to the “soft landing” being experienced in New Zealand as a guide.

While Australians are only beginning to feel the pinch when it comes to increased mortgage repayments from rising rates that began in May, New Zealand saw its first … Read the full post »

Six questions home buyers should ask themselves to help focus their property search

Every home buyer is unique and has different priorities when it comes to finding their dream home. It can be near impossible to find a property that ticks all of your boxes. It’s also easy to get distracted by a beautifully-styled home, an incredible view or proximity to your favourite cafe.

So, how can we … Read the full post »

Busting the biggest myths about selling a home, from timing to doing it yourself

Whether the property market is running hot or in the midst of a slump, it seems everybody has a theory about how best to sell a home.

Do you sell your current place before you buy? Is it wise to list in winter? 

The old theory of ‘always sell in spring’ has gone out the window. The reasons your garden looks better … Read the full post »

Are we in a property boom, a bust, or a normal market?

The property market has weakened since last autumn’s boom, however now with plenty of competition around for the most outstanding homes, agents say it has turned into a more normal market.

So what is a normal market?

Steady auction clearance rates around the 60 per cent mark are one indicator. Healthy levels of homes for sale are another factor, alongside having a … Read the full post »

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