Pandemic property prices: three years on
Since the World Health Organisation declared a global pandemic three years ago, Australia’s Housing market performance has shown some extraordinary, record-breaking figures. Data specialist CoreLogic’s latest report, “Three years on from the pandemic: is the housing market going ‘back to normal’? suggest some metrics are heading toward pre-pandemic norms, while other parts of the housing.
Fixed or variable and fixed rate loans – which is the best?
The past few months have seen a rapid rise in interest rates, and many property owners will be reviewing their finances, and may be looking at their loan options to see if savings can be made. There are two types of loans, fixed or variable. The difference between these two types of loan ultimately comes.
The pros and cons of buying a property in a development
Newcastle and the surrounding areas have been undergoing a lot of regeneration over the past few years, and there are many great housing developments still in the pipeline. If you’re thinking of a change of scene and/or lifestyle, many of these new developments offer some great opportunities. However, there are other factors you may want.
How to choose a good removal company
Moving home is high up the list of life’s most stressful experiences. As well as the long list of jobs to do, documents to sign and people to organise, there is often an emotional aspect too, particularly if you’ve been living in the property for several years. From the valuable, and fragile to the heavy.
What to do with property when the unexpected happens
Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans according to the American writer Allen Saunders – and life events have a habit of happening when you least expect it. With people living longer and the increase in ‘blended’ families through people remarrying, financial and family arrangements can be a complex web. And when.
5 essential research steps for your next investment property
Investing in property is a big financial commitment, so you do need to do your research before jumping in. The internet has made making research a lot easier, but the key to good research, is knowing what to look for, and once you’ve got the information, knowing how to analyse real estate market data. This.
What to budget for when selling your home
From marketing expenses and contract preparation to renovations to add value, there’s lots to consider when selling your home. Here are some of the main ones to consider: Legal costs When selling a property, you do really want to ensure all the paperwork is in order. The main legal requirements include: Contract preparation Prepared by.
Newcastle house prices still higher than a year ago
Welcome to 2023! Last year saw a rapidly rising serious peak in the property market and while interest rates and economic factors are now playing a major role in property prices in the short term, let’s take a critical look at what the data is saying. Data has long played a role in property, and.