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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="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="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="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="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="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="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="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="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="5449" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Evidence of the duplex explosion is everywhere! Doesn’t it seem that almost every knock-down-and-rebuild development site in recent years has spawned two new homes in place of the original single dwelling? Duplex properties are popping up all over the place, and appear to be driving the small development sector. We thought we’d…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5396" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Vacancy is an issue for most investors. The reality of being a landlord is that less than half of all investment properties generate income for all 52 weeks of the year, which can have adverse impact on your income return as a property investor. Lost income is like lost sleep - you…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/G5bLtbAk-04" align="center" title="The critical factors likely to determine 2022"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Sydney Property Market is coming off a boom year as we commence 2022. A multitude of challenges awaits the market in 2022 yet buyer sentiment remains high and interest rates are low. SQM's Louis Christopher and Harris Partners' Peter O'Malley (author of Inside Real Estate)…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4956" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our LIST NOW, LAUNCH LATER initiative is helping our buyers to get sale-ready and capitalise on the market. Knowing when the best time might be to sell your property is never the easiest thing to determine. Of course, there are the typically busier times of the year, such as Spring, but the experience…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4848" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the Australian property market, and generally, we are certainly living through unusual times, navigating lockdowns, business closures, and more than a little uncertainty regarding the economy. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that the one of the main concerns is how this is all going to impact the property market…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/0HQqhEgJ5t0" align="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are delighted to announce some very exciting news. Harcourts West Ryde will change its name to Whitehaus® Real Estate. The new name reflects our new independence and our on-going commitment to personalised service and connection to the local community. Why are we changing our name? From 5th January 2022, we will change our…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4562" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The NSW Government is introducing changes to transition the conveyancing process from paper to digital. The Real Property Amendment (Certificates of Title) Act 2021 makes several changes to legislation, importantly allowing for the cancellation of certificates of title and progressing NSW to 100% electronic lodgement of land transactions (100% eConveyancing). From 11 October 2021, paper…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_video link="https://youtu.be/jsmGb16Iyhw" align="center" title="Get ready before Spring to beat the rush"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text="When is the best time to sell your property?" font_container="tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23002a3a"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text="Every season offers the seller different opportunities to market and sell their property." font_container="tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff" google_fonts="font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal" css=".vc_custom_1626845224015{background-color: #008da8 !important;}"][vc_empty_space height="70px"][vc_empty_space height="20px" css=".vc_custom_1626844801165{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;}"][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1626844775488{border: 1px solid…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4222" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] By Gary Pittard   A high price, even one that delights sellers, may not be the highest price. No matter how high a price appears to be, the question remains: “Is it the highest price?” If more agents asked this question, more sellers would receive higher prices. If a seller wants…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Find out how the market in Rydalmere is performing.   If you’ve got a question about the local property market, or are looking to sell or buy, don’t hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call.  Click HERE to Contact us.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="4113" img_size="large" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" link="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/com.homeprezzo.prezzodata/XtoG2xVGKD/XtoG2xVGKD-CqoaIv6WZuON.mp4?52da39b3-c699-4835-bea2-8b3f5c6c688b"][vc_single_image image="4117" img_size="large" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/com.homeprezzo.prezzodata/XtoG2xVGKD/XtoG2xVGKD-CqoaIv6WZuON.mp4?52da39b3-c699-4835-bea2-8b3f5c6c688b"][/vc_column][/vc_row]