04 Mar 10
Investors swoop as first homebuyers ease
Investors swoop as first homebuyers ease
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04 Mar 10
Autumn Home & Garden Maintenance
Autumn Home & Garden Maintenance
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04 Mar 10
Market Wrap
Market Wrap
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26 Feb 10
Insulation complaints increase
More alarming stories from the federal government's insulation program have emerged ahead of an official inquiry
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19 Feb 10
House prices record strong growth
House prices are at all time highs in most capitals after more buying in expensive suburbs drove the strongest annual price growth in seven years.
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12 Feb 10
Do first home buyers have it easy?
First Home Savers Accounts. They've been around for about 18 months now and far out, if I hadn't already bought a place I'd be straight out to set one up.
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02 Feb 10
Rates on hold
Australia's borrowers have been given a reprieve, with the Reserve Bank surprising pundits by leaving interest rates on hold - for now.
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29 Jan 10
Mortgage pain coming your way?
It's amazing how fast we adjust. Less than two years ago we were paying about 9 per cent and managing, or perhaps just scraping by. Now we've gotten pretty used to our lenders charging about 6.5 or 6.75 per cent. When the Reserve Bank board meets next Tuesday, February 2
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14 Jan 10
Five Easy Tips for Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
How to make those New Year's resolutions come true
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14 Jan 10
Investors ready as prices to stabilise in 2010
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14 Jan 10
Rent rises to increase in 2010
Rent rises to increase in 2010
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18 Dec 09
Summer Tune Up List for Homes
Archicentre, the building advisory service of the Australian Institute of Architects, has urged Aussie homeowners to protect their homes with a summer tune up.
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11 Dec 09
6 tips to overcome the biggest investment hurdle
Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced investor, it pays to ask yourself whether your own fears are getting in the way of your success.
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04 Dec 09
RBA lifts rates again
There's more pain on the way for Australia's borrowers with the Reserve Bank today raising interest rates for the third time in as many months.
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03 Dec 09
Rates rise but no surprise
As widely tipped, the central bank lifted its key cash rate by 25 basis points for an unprecedented third time
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03 Dec 09
Shop around and look for a better deal
Many home experts are urging homeowners to investigate their refinancing options
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03 Dec 09
Yates Spring Gardening Tips
At last spring’s arrived so here are some top tips for spring activities in the garden
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27 Nov 09
First home buyers grant set to reduce
Potential homebuyers should finalise their finances before the December 31 rollback of the First Home Owners boost or risk missing out, while economists say the planned reduction will leave a temporary hole in the housing market.
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20 Nov 09
Renting or owning a home - which is best?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently released data on housing occupancy costs which threw up some intriguing results.
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13 Nov 09
Investors to spearhead double-digit price growth
The property pundits have been gazing into their crystal balls once again, and the outlook for the next few years appears rosy.
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06 Nov 09
THINKING ABOUT BUYING…JUST DO IT
The most important message to property investors is “You have to buy”. A lot of people have what experts call “Analysis Paralysis”. They do too much analysing and find any reason not to buy.
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30 Oct 09
A-Z Selling Guide - Your Must-Have Companion
As spring is here and the football finals are over, people start thinking about real estate again.
At this time of year, many prospective purchasers have more time on their hands, days are getting longer and with daylight saving here (in most states), there are more hours of sunshine in which to inspect property.
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23 Oct 09
In two bites, rates tipped to follow sale prices north
Last week the market received the strongest signal yet that interest rates will rise higher and faster than even bullish market watchers have been tipping.
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23 Oct 09
On the way up! Interest Rates and Property
Australia’s Big Four banking groups all raised their interest rates recently by 0.25%
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23 Oct 09
Average Sydney house exceed $600,000
The median value of Sydney house has breached the $600,000 mark for the first time
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23 Oct 09
Time is running out for savings
If you are buying or building your first home, you may still be eligible for benefits under the First Home Owner Grant Scheme
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16 Oct 09
How to reduce your mortgage before interest rates bite
There's nothing interesting about interest rates right now. It's up, up and away ... and what else is there to say? Following last week's 0.25 per cent rise another 0.5 per cent interest rate hike is expected before Christmas. Thanks Santa.
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09 Oct 09
A lease or a mortgage?
To rent or buy is a dilemma many people face at some point as they weigh up everything from their financial situation to lifestyle preferences.
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02 Oct 09
Our Population Boom will drive the next Property Cycle
Our population is booming and this will have a significant impact on our property markets.
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25 Sep 09
Building inspections- A costly necessity
A building inspection may seem expensive at the time but the reverse may be true if problems are found.
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23 Sep 09
Investors shouldn’t miss out
“Rental demand for the Sydney real estate rental market remains very high as properties under $500,000 are snapped up
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23 Sep 09
Melbourne leads the way
Melbourne properties staged a stunning performance during the first seven months of the year with median prices jumping by a whopping 8.5% to $454,524
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23 Sep 09
Launch your property
Starr Partners offices have an ace up their sleeve when marketing properties
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18 Sep 09
The Race Against Time
Most people have an average of just 10 minutes to check out a house at a spring open inspection – usually because they're trying to fit at least three houses into a morning. But what should you be looking at?
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11 Sep 09
How low will the banks go ... how high will interest rates rise?
Now that Australia's big four banks have 92% of the mortgage market our mortgages have become decidedly more scary than they used to be. It's not just the threat of rising interest rates we need to worry about.
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04 Sep 09
Relief for renters
Renters were greeted with welcoming news this month, with reports of decreased rental prices across all Australian capital cities over the June ’09 quarter.
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28 Aug 09
Market on the boil again
Predictions last year that Australia's property market would follow international trends and be devalued by billions of dollars created two distinct camps: aspiring home owners who hoped the slump would open the door to their dreams; and existing home owners who feared they would be tied to mortgages worth more than the roof over their heads.
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21 Aug 09
Deadline looms for home grants
Where is it going to? The grant isn't going anywhere but it is being reduced to normal levels from October 1.
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13 Aug 09
Industry Market Wrap
The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to keep Australia’s cash rate at a near 50 year low of just 3% when they met this week. In his statement the Reserve Bank Governor pointed to the fact that worldwide economic stimulus was helping the global economy to stabilise.
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13 Aug 09
Stick to agents, not spruikers
So, property prices are rising are they? And everything's looking terrific. And all you have to do to make your fortune (okay, well, a modest profit) is to just buy a piece of real estate and wait.
Right?
Wrong.
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06 Aug 09
Contract of sale- explained
A contract of sale is a legal contract that involves the exchange of a property from seller (vendor) to buyer (purchaser) for an agreed upon value in money. In New South Wales if you wish to sell residential property it is necessary that a Contract for Sale be prepared in advance and available as soon as the property is promoted or advertised for sale.
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06 Aug 09
Conveyancing - explained
Conveyancing is the technical word that is used to describe the way that property is legally transferred from one person to another.
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06 Aug 09
Sydney Investment Property - Where are we in the cycle?
John McCormack, CEO of Starr Partners has heralded the return of a more positive outlook for property in the Greater West and North West of Sydney. “Our offices are reporting more interest from Investors that have waited out the “economic crisis” and market downturn now wanting to put their investments into a more secure vehicle like residential property”.
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30 Jul 09
Top end leads market recovery but growth likely to slow in second half
A 4.5 per cent increase in Australian home values in the first half of 2009 heralds good news for the property market with improvements being recorded across all market price segments according to the combined RP Data-Rismark National Home Value Indices out today.
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29 Jul 09
Conveyancing - explained
Conveyancing is the technical word that is used to describe the way that property is legally transferred from one person to another.
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29 Jul 09
Contract of sale - explained
A contract of sale is a legal contract that involves the exchange of a property from seller (vendor) to buyer (purchaser) for an agreed upon value in money.
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29 Jul 09
Sydney Investment Property - Where are we in the cycle?
Investors that have waited out the “economic crisis” and market downturn are now wanting to put their investments into a more secure vehicle like residential property
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27 Jul 09
A guarantors key decisions
The first-home buyers' market is running hot thanks to low interest rates and generous government handouts but most young buyers still need a hand from mum and dad to get them over the line. Some parents help with the deposit but increasing numbers are becoming guarantors for their offspring's loan.
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27 Jul 09
Auctions back on the radar
With conditions in Australia’s real estate market improving, so too have auction clearance rates. On average, 70 percent of auctions over the last month have recorded a successful outcome, compared with just 46 percent at the end of last year.
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27 Jul 09
The return of rental property
Property perks ... people are attracted to the steady income rent offers.
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27 Jul 09
Who will pay the most for your home?
Emotion plays a big part in how much certain buyers will pay for a property. Are your buyers owner-occupiers or investors? Knowing the answer to this can improve your odds of achieving the best price.
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23 Jun 09
Most affordable Housing in six Years
Australian buyers and families have seen the combined amount of income needed to pay off their mortgage slashed recently, from 32.4% in the previous quarter to 28.6% this March quarter.
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23 Jun 09
Confidence is back in Australia
The latest news is pointing towards an economic recovery for Australia which is good news for the housing market.
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20 May 09
Punters Race To Lock In Their Rate
Recent speculation that the current wave of interest rate cuts have come to an end prompted a large number of property owners to lock in their mortgages
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20 May 09
Catch More Fish. Think Green.
Many properties offered for sale today have undergone some recent improvement of the building in order to maximise their potential return.
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20 May 09
Selecting A Successful Selling Team
When it's time to find a professional to help you sell your property, service, experience and company support are paramount.
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20 Apr 09
Rental Yield Soars in 2009
While first homebuyer activity continues to fuel strong demand for housing finance, the investor market remains sluggish, according to a new report.
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20 Apr 09
Economic Jigsaw Takes Shape
The combination of extended first home buyers grants and low interest rates has highlighted the opportune timing to invest in residential property - especially for those wishing to break the rental cycle.
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20 Apr 09
Preparing Your Home For Sale - Part 2
The following are some suggestions for some relatively low cost improvements and repairs you might consider for your interior spaces.
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20 Mar 09
First Impressions Count
You never get a second chance to make a first impression!
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20 Feb 09
Interest Rates Swing To The 60's
INTEREST rates are tipped to hit a record-low by winter - and analysts say this makes fixed-rate home loans a good idea again.
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20 Feb 09
Protect Your Home from Bushfires
Living in a bushland setting poses a risk from bushfire, no matter where you live in Australia.
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20 Jan 09
NSW home lending figures leading country in housing turn-around.
Economists said the figures highlighted the Sydney housing market had "bottomed out", allowing more people - including first-home buyers - to join the market.
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19 Jan 09
Rental Squeeze
The dramatic shortage of Rental Properties has had an inflationary effect on rents
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09 Dec 08
Property Market Results Defy Doom & Gloom Merchants
The national end of month property indices report released today by RP Data & Rismark International confirms that the supply and demand imbalance currently being experienced in the Australian property market has placed a floor under housing prices, resulting in minimal value falls.
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09 Dec 08
Positive Changes In Market Expected In 2009
Experts are forecasting slight improvements in demand in 2009.
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17 Nov 08
Sara Sales Up A Storm
SARA Muratore’s efforts as a sales agent were recognised at the annual Starr Partners Real Estate awards last month.
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16 Sep 08
Major Firms Snub CBD for West
Rising petrol prices, demands for work-life balance and the space to provide luxuries for staff are pushing big businesses out of the CBD and into Sydney's west.
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02 Sep 08
What to do When A Property Does Not Sell
If your property has not received offers after around six weeks and other houses similar to yours are selling in your area the signal is clear that your asking price is too high.
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02 Sep 08
Let Your Fingers Do the Walking
Contact Starr Partners and find out how you can put your property before a larger range of potential buyers, more easily and more economically than ever before.
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02 Sep 08
Use ‘Curb’ Appeal to Your Advantage
If you are preparing your home for sale try driving up to it, pausing to examine its ‘curb appeal’ from the street to see how well it presents itself.
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02 Sep 08
Pricing Needs to be Genuine
Avoid agents who try to ‘buy’ your listing by overestimating your property’s value. Select an agent who tells you the truth.
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