Over the last 11 years as a buyers’ agent and being involved with more than 1,000 transactions, I have seen an incredibly wide range of buying emotions associated with each purchase. I have found that there are three distinct types of buyers:
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Banks’ out-of-cycle rate rises exception, rather than rule
Stability is an underrated virtue. Or, put a little more eloquently, exercising the “option to wait” is often underprized or overlooked completely. Human nature means that we tend to be in perpetual mental motion during our waking hours. Sitting, listening and patiently observing does not come easily to us (and this author is the worst offender).
There’s more than one way to save for a deposit
Saving for a deposit to buy a home can be very difficult, when your rent payments keep going up and you have the other regular expenses as well.
What 2012 has in store for Australia’s property markets
It looks like the Australian housing market will be a “tug-of-war” this year with low interest rates pulling hard on one end of the rope and economic uncertainty joining forces with subdued prospects for economic, income and employment growth at the other.
Australia is building momentum, and property markets will stay stable
This Tuesday we have our first Reserve Bank of Australia meeting for 2012, where it would come as no great surprise if the bank leaves the cash rate at 4.25%.
Learn the golden rules for buyers
Consider these tips when looking for property in a depressed market.
Purchasing an investment property when the market is down can be extremely profitable.
How to sell fast in a slow market
When you bought your first property, you had a purpose, the property met your needs, and certainly there was a special connection. Now as the vendor, you are on the other side of the fence. But stepping into that old hat again and being in the buyer’s mind can help you be at the top of the selling game.
Three property sins that will stop your home from selling
Here are three sins of home sales that can negatively impact on the ease of the sale and the size of the cheque you end up receiving.
Odds shortening on further rate cut in February
Another official interest rate cut is looking more likely as new evidence shows price pressures are easing.
Outlook Positive for Housing Finance: 2012
Lower interest rates and growing consumer confidence will help stimulate the home finance market in 2012, says leading mortgage broker Loan Market.
