We’re seeing record high property sales prices, auction clearance rates and open home inspections combined with record low interest rates and it’s creating some real energy. The result is that the property market is going a little bit crazy right now. Sea changers are flocking to regional and coastal areas, people are upsizing, downsizing, investing, rent-vesting. Home owners and developers are buying and selling [...]
That's a question we're asked all too often and the answer is always the same at its most simple form. If it's a good time for you to buy property, then it's a good time to buy. There will always be exceptions and factors to take into consideration - such as the economy and the property market - but it really all comes down [...]
2021 certainly rolled around fast and we're already into our second month. How did that happen? There's a whole lot going on in the property market with huge demand growing in south east Queensland. It seems like everyone in the country has found out that this is the place to be! Vacancy rates on rental properties on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts are at all [...]
The last 10-11 months have been different - to say the least. Many of us have adjusted to working from home, not working at all or being chaotically busy at work. Parents have had to figure out how to home school, entertain their kids and keep them mentally and physically fit without playdates, sport and so many of the activities that are a normal [...]
Whether it’s clothes, shoes, handbags, jewellery or watches, I get it. I love them too and am guilty of having the most amazing handbag and watch collection in my early 20s. But investing in your wardrobe is not the right thing to invest in if you want to get ahead financially. There will always be a reason to lash on out something to make [...]
It's interesting to think about all the things we learn from our families. The traditions that are passed on. The values, the beliefs, the patterns and the habits. At Christmas time, we see them all. It's almost like there is a spotlight shining on our family traditions for all to see. When do you put up your tree? Do you decorate the front of [...]
This is a question that is commonly asked by our clients and one that has very different answers depending on whether you’re buying a home or investment property. The one common denominator is that it’s all about your goals. What are you aiming to achieve by buying a property? * Getting onto the property ladder * Creating wealth * Securing a home for you [...]
... but does it have to be? December is notorious for excesses. Over spending, over eating, over drinking, over partying and just having too much fun in general. So how do you keep it manageable? How do you stay on track with your goals and your plans? How do you still have the fun without the blowout? It's all in the planning! Especially when [...]
December certainly seemed to arrive quickly this year but we've got almost a whole month left until 2021 arrives to achieve those goals we set in January. How are you going with them? Have you ticked off any or achieved any milestones along the way? Or have you thrown away the rule book? It's been a year like no other and has had many [...]
The Great Australia Dream has always been to buy a home. In more recent years, it seems to have progressed to “buy two homes” - or more. Property investing is now such a highly desirable goal of so many Aussies that it’s become pretty commonplace and it seems that everyone is an expert on the subject. There are lots of opinions about where to [...]
