Would you buy a house, even if you had never physically seen it, let alone been inside? Across Australia, we are now seeing more homes being sold sight unseen. In Melbourne alone where it wasn’t even possible to inspect a home for sale during the lockdown, Ray White sold nearly … Read more
Current as at 14 July 2021, and subject to change by the NSW Government In support of the announcement by the NSW State Government to limit the spread of Covid, we want to assure you we are proactively working to adhere to the restrictions in place by the NSW … Read more
What are property investment yields, whats a good one and how do I calculate them? For anyone interested in buying an investment property, one of the key considerations you and your accountant will undoubtedly review before making a purchase decision is the potential rental return your property will generate, or … Read more
Buying a home or an investment can be a highly emotional process, but if you harness these emotions and learn what not to do from our list of 7 home buying mistakes to avoid below, the process should be both successful and enjoyable. Over the years we have seen buyers … Read more
Getting a home loan can seem like a complex process, but it doesn’t have to be. Here is a summary of what lenders are looking for and why, and a look at the most common steps; from applying for a home loan all the way through to settlement and beyond. … Read more
We are often asked whether there is a difference between a property valuation and a property appraisal. The answer is yes, they both serve a different purpose and are equally as important to a homeowner. Here is a look into the difference between the two and when you would … Read more
If you’re buying or renting a property, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the term ‘strata title’, but what exactly is it and what are the pros and cons of owning a strata title property? What is a strata title property? When you purchase a house, you purchase the land title or … Read more
Due to our continual growth, Ray White Forster Tuncurry has an opening for a Property Manager to join our dynamic team.. Key Duties and Essential Functions: Client care and Communication Monitor rental payments, arrears, accounts receivable and payable General administration duties including emails and phone calls Issuing of breach notices … Read more
What is capital growth of a property investment? Capital growth, or capital appreciation, is the increase in value of your property investment over time. As an example, if you bought an investment property for $600,000 and sold it for $660,000, you would have achieved capital growth of $60,000. What is … Read more
Location is a home buyer’s most important consideration. You can always renovate or improve a property, but you cannot change its location. If you’re house hunting, undoubtedly your focus is on finding a property within your budget that includes some of your key ‘wish-list’ features. However, given the significance of … Read more