A guide to house viewing etiquette
While viewing a property is an essential part of the property selling and buying process, they do present a bit of an unusual social situation – after all, we don’t usually walk into a stranger’s home and poke round their property; likewise, we don’t usually throw open our home and invite the person off the.
Stamp duty exemptions set to rise for first home buyers
Although a bill was passed late last year to give first home buyers the option to pay an annual land tax instead of stamp duty on properties up to $1.5 million, this is expected to be abolished and be replaced with increased stamp duty exemptions instead. Instigated by the then Liberal government, under the First.
The Federal budget 2023-24 – what it means for property
With the Federal Budget 2023-24 aiming to help Australians with the cost-of-living and easing pressure on low-income earners, here are some of the announcements affecting property investors, renters, and social housing. Increase in rent assistance The Commonwealth Rent Assistance’s (CRA) rates increase of 15% will benefit around 1.1 million households. Support for build-to-rent projects To.
Home Guarantee Scheme expanded
From 1 July this year, more Australians looking to buy their first home will benefit from the expanded eligibility criteria for all elements of the Home Guarantee Scheme. What is the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS)? The Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) is an Australian Government initiative to support eligible home buyers to purchase a home sooner..
How the proposed new anti-laundering legislation would affect property sellers
As well as highlighting new trends and practices in buying, selling, renting, strata and asset management, our service to home owners and property investors includes informing you about opportunities to give feedback on issues which could affect you. Towards the end of last month, the Attorney-General’s Department announced a public consultation on the proposed reforms.
Should I put investing in property on hold?
With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) opting to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent, and financial institutions tightening up on lending criteria, some may be wondering whether to put their property investment plans on hold. But let’s not look at this current cycle entirely through the economic lens….
8 reasons to use an agent to sell your home
Everyone selling a property wants to maximise their profit from their asset, but while it can be tempting to save on the cost of an agent and do it yourself, the savings on the agency fees might not necessarily equate to the best outcome of what could have been achieved. Here are 8 reasons why.
8 essential tips for property investors
Investing in property is exciting, especially for new investors. Like every financial venture, there are a few things you need to consider. Here are 8 tips to help set yourself up as an expert landlord from day one – and they will serve as a reminder for long-term landlords too. Know the Law From smoke.