So often it seems like all the talk about property in the news is focused on buyers. Tips for buying a first home, developing an investment portfolio or building a new development. It’s easy to overlook the other half of the real estate market – the seller. You’ll find a wealth of … Read more
Spring is finally here, and with it comes a buzzing property market and a plethora of homes for sale. According to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, September 2015 saw 38.3 per cent more homes sold than the same time 12 months earlier. It’s no different in Australia, as … Read more
In some of the most popular areas of the country, even the slightest factor could make a difference to buyers when they go in search of houses for sale. This is where kerb appeal really counts – it’s ultimately what will attract a buyer and encourage them to take a … Read more
Are you sitting on the fence about selling your home? There are a number of reasons why people decide to move on, but it’s important that you actually take a close look at your motivations and determine some concrete reasons for putting it on the market.There are plenty of other … Read more
Are you looking at buying your own home? A place where you can decide the colour, the size, the location and what goes where? This ambition is one held by many Australians who want to experience the security and long-term financial advantages of owning real estate in Australia. The Australian … Read more
On 30 November 2015 all pools and outdoor spas must comply with the new pool safety standards, or earlier if the property is leased or sold before then. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), the governing body for pool safety, are increasing their in-the-field pool compliance auditing capacity in … Read more
At Ray White we believe great service is great for business. Customers are at the heart of everything we do and our customer feedback informs our service delivery. This is vital to all our businesses, particularly Concierge. This week, Concierge received great feedback from a client who had taken up … Read more
he appetite of Chinese buyers for Australian property has been greatly underestimated with demand stronger and deeper than ever before, according to Brian White, the chairman of real estate agency Ray White. The gyrations in China’s sharemarket had made no difference to developers’ and investors’ intentions either within China, or … Read more