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...
Apartment living—the new Australian dream?

Apartment living—the new Australian dream?

In recent years, as house prices soar, the dream of owning a home has been slipping away from buyers trying to enter the property market. This has prompted a growing trend toward apartment living in Australia, and the Gold Coast is no exception. Reasons driving the...
How to set your house sales price

How to set your house sales price

Price your house to meet market demand You’ve made the decision to move. You want to start looking for a new home but how much you can spend depends on how much you make on the sale of your current home.  So how do you set the sales price? Setting a realistic...
High Demand for Gold Coast Homes

High Demand for Gold Coast Homes

The Gold Coast housing market has shown some incredible growth recently. But what does that mean for Gold Coast home owners? Recent data published by Domain shows the Gold Coast’s median house price has seen a year-on-year rise of 7.4%, more than doubling that of...