(From left to right: Ray White Earlwood sales executive Kieran Gianoudis, one of the buyers, Ray White Earlwood director Dean Vasil, the other buyer and the seller at 5 Gornall Ave, Earlwood.) BUYERS’ dreams have been kept alive this week as the Federal …
GENEROUS government grants have been the catalyst for the recent growth in the number of first home buyers coming onto the market. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics Lending Indicators Report, in March 2021 owner occupier first home buyer loan commitments …
DESPITE the coming winter months, Australia’s property market is still operating at an all time high. In April, Ray White helped almost 15,000 people with their property ambitions and conducted 23,000 property appraisals. Ray White final trading figures came in …
A pair of well-known and experienced real estate professionals have realised the next step in their career, opening a brand new Ray White office in the northern Adelaide suburb of Salisbury. Justin Irving and Mellanie Borgas both have a wealth …
The stellar team at Ray White Marsden have officially opened their doors at their newest location in Daisy Hill, in Logan City, south of Brisbane. Ray White Marsden and Ray White Daisy Hill, to be collectively known also as Ray …
Tonight’s Federal Budget is good news for home buyers. The First Home Super Saver and Family Home Guarantee will allow more people to enter the property market, encouraging home ownership. The restriction of the First Home Deposit scheme to only …
It’s fascinating to compare our sales results from last month with our results of 12 months ago. The contrast in market conditions will never be more stark, yet we also are reminded that what is important to our customers remains …
THE first weekend of May saw auction buyers out in force across Australia, with uncharacteristically fierce bidding action as the temperature dropped. Unlike other years, sellers and buyers are seemingly not deterred by the cooler months, and are capitalising on one …
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
Get to know Prue Jones from Ray White Rye. How does your usual day look? I always start my day before 8am with early morning emails to current vendors. This puts me in control of my day. Then I catch …
THE post-Easter market continued to see buyers out in force at auctions, with some fierce bidding reported across the nation as determined purchasers came prepared to secure their dream homes. Australasia’s largest property group had booked 567 auctions to go under …
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
First time home buyers, owner occupiers, downsizers, upgraders, investors: when you’re looking to buy, purchasing property off the plan can be an attractive option for a number of reasons. We’ve drilled down into some of the key benefits and things to consider when you’re buying off the plan. Getting the … Read more
Downsizing often marks the start of a new chapter in life. The kids have finally moved out, and you’re feeling lost in the 5-bedder with the huge backyard that your family has called home for the past 18 years. Looking after the place is becoming a chore, and maintenance costs … Read more