A strong start to May
THE first weekend of May has yielded some strong auction results that point to a big month ahead. Coming off the back of an outstanding April, the winter chill did nothing to cool down the hot Australian property market last …
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5 under-5 minute tasks that bring oodles of satisfaction
If you’ve been a little less motivated to do certain things around the home recently, you’re not alone. Between working from home, home-schooling and spending a lot more time indoors, it’s safe to say we have all suffered from a case of the ‘blahs’. Come on admit it, you know … Read more
Auction market remains hot as temperatures drop
THE first weekend of May saw auction buyers out in force across Australia, with uncharacteristically fierce bidding action as the temperature dropped. Unlike other years, sellers and buyers are seemingly not deterred by the cooler months, and are capitalising on one …
Auction market remains hot as temperatures drop
THE first weekend of May saw auction buyers out in force across Australia, with uncharacteristically fierce bidding action as the temperature dropped. Unlike other years, sellers and buyers are seemingly not deterred by the cooler months, and are capitalising on one of the …
New listings on the rise
SUPPLY is no longer an issue for the property market as it steams into May. New listing levels are on their way up for the largest residential property group in Australia, Ray White. New listings have shot up 61 per …
Market-leading Midland agency partners with Australasia’s leading brand
A familiar face has opened a brand new office in Midland in the Swan Hills region of Perth, in partnership with Australia’s leading real estate brand. Richard Lowenhoff, who has cemented his reputation as one of leading agents in the …
5 tips for creating the perfect study zone
Working or studying from home is all the more difficult if you’re sharing a house. Navigating and negotiating noise levels amid looming assignment deadlines can be enough to drive a person to breaking point. To make life easier, here are some tips to create the perfect study zone in your … Read more
Auctions show no sign of slowing down
By all reports from the field, the Australian auction market is showing no sign of slowing down with 333 auctions booked today alone across Ray White, and eight in 10 of those properties sold under the hammer. Ray White accounts …
How I really did it: The high school sweethearts who lived at home to save for a house
Almost two-thirds of Australians are homeowners, but very rarely do we hear specific details around how people afford to buy property. In this column, we speak to recent first-home buyers to learn what was really involved in their first property purchase. From those who saved for 10 years to afford a regional … Read more
Get to know Prue Jones from Ray White Rye
Get to know Prue Jones from Ray White Rye. How does your usual day look? I always start my day before 8am with early morning emails to current vendors. This puts me in control of my day. Then I catch …
Sellers feeling confident in a booming property market: new survey
Australian homeowners are feeling more confident about selling their properties in a red-hot housing market as the COVID-19 situation improves. Realestate.com.au’s latest Property Seeker report showed market conditions, led by booming house prices and record low interest rates, are now the key driver for sellers. Realestate.com.au director of economic research Cameron … Read more
Fierce bidding action across Australia
THE post-Easter market continued to see buyers out in force at auctions, with some fierce bidding reported across the nation as determined purchasers came prepared to secure their dream homes. Australasia’s largest property group had booked 567 auctions to go under …
March was a thumping month in every respect
It was a month of records. We are extremely proud that we served more than 19,000 families and businesses to find a new home or investment property across Australia and New Zealand during the month, representing $8.74 billion in transaction …
Renting with an indoor jungle
Don’t let your plant obsession get in the way of getting your bond back with these tips from Ray White Southbank Head of Property Persa Kapsali. As houseplants become more popular and accessible, Persa has noticed that the vast majority …
Melbourne home values reach record high: report
Melbourne home values have reached a record high, in a sharp turnaround from the depths of the pandemic-induced recession last year. Property values surpassed their April 2020 peak by 0.2 per cent, on CoreLogic data published on Monday, reaching a median of $736,478 across both houses and apartments. Values fell … Read more
How to inject some personality into a new-build home
Anything is possible in the wondrous world of interiors – and that abundance of choice can be daunting. Although on-trend finishes and furnishings may appear the safest option in a sea of design and decor offerings, they may result in a generic cookie-cutter look. Style experts agree that a home … Read more
Six morning work-from-home rituals to keep you motivated
Working remotely certainly has its merits, but setting up a home office can also come with distraction, procrastination and a general lack of drive. Nodding sagely? These six morning habits will help you to maintain your zest for an autonomous work arrangement. Make your bed Start your day off right … Read more
Home buying checklist for 2021
Buying a property is a big investment, so to make sure you’re on top of the fine print we’ve created this handy checklist of some of the legal things you’ll need to do in order to make the transaction painless. If this is the year you want to buy a home, … Read more
5 smart things you should do when buying your first home
Avoid worrying about what you may have forgotten by ensuring you’ve covered these smart essentials of home buying. When buying your first home, there are a lot of things you need to get in order. Some are obvious, like getting your finances together. However, some others aren’t quite as clear. … Read more
5 reasons right now might be the time to buy property
At any given time, there are pros and cons to entering the property market. If you’re thinking of buying in the current market, here’s what’s working in your favour. If you’ve been hesitant to enter the property market in 2020, there is a good case for taking the plunge. We … Read more
