Independent building inspector performing inspection

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.”

Townsville property market

How to get into the Townsville property market

Record low-interest rates coupled with house prices bottoming out mean there has never been a better time for first home-buyers to enter the Townsville property market. REIQ Townsville zone chairman Damian Keyes said first home buyers were often put off by well-meaning but ill-informed advice to stay out of the property market. At some point, you have to ignore three-quarters of that advice and just jump in.

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Newcastle Homes

How Do I Find the Perfect Property for Me?

No one wants to let their hard-earned dollars go down the drain by making a decision they will regret. Buying a house is likely to be one of the biggest purchases you make in life, so sitting down and thinking about what your ideal home would be is a crucial step.

Here are a couple of things to consider if you’re in the market for a new home: Continue reading “How Do I Find the Perfect Property for Me?”

Coffs Harbour Aerial View

Welcome to Coffs Harbour

Home to the Big Banana, Coffs Harbour is a major coastal resort on the Northern Coast of NSW. Gorgeous beaches and World Heritage rainforest are just a few of the drawcards for this region that is beloved by backpackers, grey nomads and locals alike.

Whilst the area is popular with young families due to the abundance of activities and outdoorsy lifestyle, it definitely has an appeal with the older demographics. Continue reading “Welcome to Coffs Harbour”

Northern NSW

Northern NSW Property & Top Suburbs

The NSW Northern Rivers region is located around 100kms south of the Queensland capital, Brisbane, and is made up of several towns across the region. The most iconic of them all would be Byron Bay, known for its laidback, beach lifestyle and picturesque town centre.

Along with the towns of Ballina, Kingscliffe and Tweed, Byron Bay has been enjoying a very healthy property market growth over recent years. Continue reading “Northern NSW Property & Top Suburbs”

Gold Coast Beach

Southern investors eyeing off the Gold Coast Property Market

Southern investors are once again eyeing off the Gold Coast property market with a leading real estate industry identity labelling it a “compelling’’ market to invest in.

With quality properties at often half the price of southern markets, it was a good place to invest according to leading real estate identity John McGrath, of McGrath Real Estate who is currently on the Gold Coast to host the 20th annual Australasian Real Estate Conference.

Mr McGrath said while Sydney and Melbourne’s investors had dropped off from the Gold Coast and southeast Queensland during the Global Financial Crisis, they were now returning to the market.

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Time is Running Out

First homebuyers grant deadline approaching

QLD First homebuyers rush to secure $20,000 grant by June 30

First home buyers are racing around the clock to secure the $20,000 Queensland first home owners grant before it is cut by $5000 on June 30. Statewide there have been 4100 grants approved, totalling a whopping $82.5 million. Continue reading “First homebuyers grant deadline approaching”

Are Annual Inspections Important

Are Annual Inspections Important?

This is why regular inspections should be conducted

Are annual inspections important? Most definitely. Our home is often our largest investment and regular inspections should be conducted to ensure maintenance items are identified and repaired and to ensure termites haven’t made your home their home. Continue reading “Are Annual Inspections Important?”