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Buying or Selling a Property During COVID-19?

Now that Australia is in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, you might be wondering how is the property market is holding up. Surprisingly, it’s not too bad. This is contrary to the initial forecast. The property market remained resilient and national home prices even rose by 0.3 percent countrywide per the Hedonic Home Value Index by CoreLogic.

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Affordable Property For Sale In Central Coast

The NSW Central Coast has long been considered to be an affordable alternative to Sydney’s expensive property market. With beautiful natural surrounds, lakes and beaches, the Central Coast offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle to home buyers for a fraction of the cost.  And the best thing is, it’s only a quick 90 minutes drive to Sydney’s CBD! Continue reading “Affordable Property For Sale In Central Coast”

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Time to invest in Gold Coast’s property market

The Gold Coast property market is soaring with many suburbs showing double-digit price growth, a new report reveals.

With prices continuing to increase, it has been predicted the median price for a house on the Gold Coast will exceed $650.000 in the near future. This would see the highest digits for the city in three years according to the Qld Property Investor.

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Termite Prevention checklist: Reduce the risk of timber pests

Termite and pest infestations are becoming an increasing problem for Australian home owners. According to the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) the average cost of termite treatment and damage repair was approximately $10,000 per property in 2012. The average cost to the housing industry the same year amounted to $3.9 billion.

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How a Building and Pest Inspection Can Save You Money

Making the decision to buy a home can be pretty exciting. Whether you want to get an investment property, a place closer to town, or maybe something bigger for your growing family, it’s one of the largest and most significant purchases you can make. It’s important to think carefully about this decision. You could very well be living in it for a number of years (if not your entire life). Knowing if it can withstand the test of time is a must. A pre purchase building and pest inspection isn’t something new but unfortunately, a number of people choose to forgo it. Continue reading “How a Building and Pest Inspection Can Save You Money”

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Five hidden costs of buying a home

We are all well aware of the initial costs of buying a home…At least, we think we are. Often it’s where the money is spent that comes as a shock to first – home buyers.

It’s not over once the deposit has been saved and the winning offer made. Below are the five areas identified by experts where hidden costs are likely to exist.

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Need a property inspection? Consider these important factors first.

A building and pest inspection is a crucial step to purchasing a property. It helps inform buyers about the property’s overall condition and make the best decision out of it. However, as much as the property inspection is significant to the buyer’s decision-making process, the property inspector is as equally important to the quality of the inspection that will be done to the property. If you’re looking to get a property inspection, you must consider these important factors first when hiring an inspector. Continue reading “Need a property inspection? Consider these important factors first.”