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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="7121" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Nothing going on but the rent? Then you need to think seriously about rentvesting. In Sydney’s property market, for many people, purchasing a family home in a suburb that ticks all the boxes in relation to work and lifestyle choices isn’t an economic reality. But – if this sounds like you -…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="7094" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] IN THIS ISSUE - 35 The 2022 Sydney Property Market Reviewed The Upside to Buying in the current market Make Every Move a Smart Move Recent Sales [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="7089" img_size="full" alignment="center" el_id="2022" el_class="2022"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The beginning and the end of the 2022 Sydney Property Market could not be more different. The first…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="7060" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Selling your property in December is probably not the first time you would think of to launch a sale campaign, but if you are ready to sell, it can have some good benefits. Yes, the market does slow down over the holiday period, but this doesn’t mean you need to put…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6752" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] So you’ve taken the plunge and decided to put your property on the market. Must you now begin the daunting task of property presentation to attract potential buyers? Well, the answer is yes, but it needn’t be as onerous as you think – or indeed, as many agents make it. Property…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6643" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6639" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Your sales campaign can be loaded with upfront costs and when selling your home. In this month's Real Estate Report we explore the pitfalls and guide you to negotiate a strong position up-front. The 2022 property market has been challenging for vendors and respite does not appear to…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6574" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] To sell or not to sell... Or in the immortal words of The Clash, “should I stay, or should I go?” appears to be the words on every would-be vendor’s lips just now. Is now the right time to sell, or would it pay to wait? Yes, there is a degree…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6518" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] IN THIS ISSUE Housing Market Recalibration How’s the Market? Should I Stay or Should I Go? Recent Sales [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6514" img_size="full" alignment="center" el_id="recalibration"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Sydney housing market soared 26% in 2021 on the back of COVID driven, ultra-low interest rate settings. Whilst homeowners celebrated the price rise and home buyers bemoaned…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6389" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Property Investment is always an emotive topic and something everyone seems to have an opinion on, from agents, to property advisors, from market experts, to mortgage brokers and financial advisors – even your friends, neighbours and the local barista! With a barrage of differing opinions, it can be difficult to cut…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6366" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]     IN THIS ISSUE     The Spring Market 2022     Where are all the Bargains?     Breaking Bad [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="6361" img_size="full" alignment="center" el_id="spring" el_class="spring"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The spring market is usually a season of peak sales volumes in the property market. Buyers are keen to secure a new abode…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6272" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you’re considering selling in spring, now is the time to start planning and preparing your property for sale. To get the best results, getting ahead of the game, and having important discussions with your agent about your marketing campaign, getting any outstanding maintenance issues sorted out, and property presentation early…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6229" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] In this issue: The Emotional Investment Passed In... Why failing to sell at auction is bad for your wealth How’s the Market?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6223" img_size="full" alignment="center" el_id="emotional" el_class="emotional"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The excitement of buying a new home for some can be slightly offset by the angst in letting go of their existing home. A…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/Dg4--oSrMKo" align="center" title="The 2nd half of the 2022 sydney property market previewed"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Global inflation is taking hold across the globe. How Governments and Central Banks respond to the inflation will determine how markets perform in the second half of 2022 and into 2023. SQM Research’s Louis Christopher recently had a discussion with Peter and provided…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6128" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The property market has had an astounding run over the last few years, but the rise in interest rates, leading to an increase in stock on the market, combined with more hesitant buyers has certainly put the brakes on to some extent, making selling more of a challenge. OK, so rising…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6079" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] IN THIS ISSUE Accepting the Right Sale Offer Window of Opportunity? Yield - Gross vs Net [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6075" img_size="full" alignment="center" el_id="accepting" el_class="accepting"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_id="accepting" el_class="accepting"] Accepting the right sale offer as the dynamics in the property market are shifting quickly, comes sharply into focus. Clearance rates were near perfect to begin the…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5941" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The long-predicted and inevitable rise in interest rates has begun in an attempt to curb inflation. There will be much speculation, and dramatic reporting, and confusion will abound, so it’s important to keep a clear head and look at the market forces objectively. We don’t know yet how far interest rates…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5921" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5922" img_size="full" alignment="center" el_class="market"][vc_column_text] When a property market turns, the tricks, trends and tactics employed by agents, sellers and buyers change too. If you identify the shift in how the market is functioning, you stand a much better chance of being on the right side of the trade. Those looking to…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5778" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you thought about what really sells a home? There are multiple factors, of course, but let’s delve in a little to get to the crux of the matter. It’s every seller’s dream to sell their home quickly and for the best possible price, but how many homeowners really do their due…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5765" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] IN THIS ISSUE How’s the Market? Win-Lose Transaction Are you Being Bated? [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="5760" img_size="full" alignment="center" el_id="market" el_class="market"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_id="property" el_class="property"] Property Market Stock levels and fixed - home loan rates are up! The property market in the first quarter of 2022 saw listings up and sales volumes down when compared with…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5602" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What are the effects of recent floods on the property market? And as we enter yet another period of severe weather warnings, what might be the impact going forward? You'll forgive us the artistic licence in the cover image, but as the rain keeps on coming, it does feel a bit like…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5555" img_size="full" alignment="center" el_id="Residential" el_class="Residential"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column el_id="residential" el_class="residential"][vc_column_text]The end of COVID is near, thankfully. The lasting impact across society, the economy and the property market will be immense. Conversely, some of the trends that emerged during COVID in the property market will reverse themselves. Below we break down how demographics, lifestyles and market trends will…