Should you renovate or sell?

Should you renovate or sell?

If you really love the Gold Coast suburb you live in but your home no longer suits your needs, is it time to move or should you renovate your home? As with most important questions, there is no simple answer. At Elanora Realty, we’ve put together a few factors that...
Auction or Private Treaty?

Auction or Private Treaty?

Many sellers come to the market unsure of whether they should sell their property via auction or private treaty. Both options are popular in Australia and both methods have certain advantages and disadvantages over the other. Selling via auction When you sell at...
Should you sell or buy first?

Should you sell or buy first?

Thinking of moving and don’t know whether to sell or buy first? You’re not alone. The majority of homeowners wonder whether it’s better to sell their home before buying a new one or wait until they have found a new home to put their current one on...
Downsizing: House Rich, Cash Poor

Downsizing: House Rich, Cash Poor

Most home owners dream of the day we can live mortgage free. The reality however, is not always as idyllic as it seems. Aged pension assets tests and low interest rates affecting superannuation mean that many Australian Seniors are living a frugal lifestyle, despite...
Get set for autumn property sales

Get set for autumn property sales

Did you know autumn is the most popular season for property sales in Australia? Data from Corelogic, taken over a 30-year period from the average number of monthly sales, shows 27% of all transactions take place in March April and May. It could be a combination of...