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- May 14, 2013News: Property prices, drones and game of thrones...
News this month: Property prices to double, Buy a Game Of Thrones House, New REIA Board Member and First Real Estate Drone Used In Australia ...Read More - May 09, 20135 Things That Are Not More Important Than Your Finances
Making excuses? With tax time only two months away, here are 5 things that are not more important than getting on top of your books. ...Read More - April 24, 2013New Real Estate Search Engines Agents Can’t Afford To Ignore
Smaller start-ups are nipping at the heels of the big websites, bringing new technologies so invaluable to buyers Agents may not be able to ignore them. ...Read More - April 15, 2013News: South and Western Australia Booming, Melbourne Not So Much
Is Adelaide the new Property Darling? Single women in the mining industry are building big in WA and Melbourne is Worst Performer again in 2012 ...Read More - April 03, 20136 Phrases Your Clients Don’t Understand
Do you use these 6 phrases in in your conversations? Clients may be confused and too shy to tell you. Try using these words instead ...Read More - March 20, 2013Secrets from “The Block”: Is A Third Bedroom Worth $100K?
This season finale of “The Block” Bondi suggests a third bedroom instead of a study could be worth between $100K and $300K when selling. ...Read More - March 12, 20135 Hints To Taking Attractive Photos
The photos you take of a property are the most important factor when selling or renting your next house. Buyers and renters look to the photos first ...Read More - March 07, 2013Do You Make This Real Estate Pricing Mistake?
How long ago was it that you listed a property without attaching an approximate price tag? It’s been a cause of heated debate in the Real Estate industry for decades ...Read More - March 01, 2013News Update: Robots in Real Estate, Affiliates for REIA and China’s Luxury Buyers Welcomed
Watch out! The future is not far away. Get ready for robots to overtake the way you do your day-to-day business. Real Estate Agencies are now invited to join an Affiliates Council set up by REIA. The Significant Investor Visa has attracted over 131 immigrants. ...Read More - February 19, 201310 magic words to sell a property
Choosing the perfect words for your property listings could be the magic you need to get the right buyer through the door. ...Read More - February 12, 2013The simple secret to restyling a property
Got a property that needs a whole new look? There’s a simple, low-cost answer to your needs. ...Read More - February 01, 2013Would you buy a house via a mobile app?
Settlement paperwork could soon be a thing of the past, with house purchase Apps for mobile and tablet coming soon, according to US property expert ...Read More - January 14, 2013How to grow your profits along with your business
How to grow your business without running out of cash: the simple secret to building a thriving real estate agency ...Read More - January 09, 2013Ground-breaking rate cuts expected from Australia’s top lenders
Analysts are predicting ground-breaking independent rate cuts by the Big Four in the coming months, creating fierce competition in the mortgage market ...Read More - January 03, 201310 simple strategies to close more property deals
How you can use Warren Buffett’s winning deal-making strategies to win more business and sell more properties ...Read More - December 18, 2012Investors to lead the property charge in 2013
Property market poised to take off during 2013, with investors leading the way as the RBA sets interest rates at a 3 year low ...Read More - December 10, 2012How to get the most out of your team
Get to know your employees and help them to achieve more. Use 1-on-1 meetings to boost performance and bring out the best in your team. ...Read More - December 03, 2012Keeping it simple: how to get your message heard
Get your message heard in the crowded digital arena. Keep it simple and be consistent if you want your company to stand out. ...Read More - November 13, 20123 Steps to better manage your cash flow
Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. Learn how to measure, improve and survive cash flow shortfalls ...Read More - November 01, 2012Working with buyers’ agents to increase your sales
How forming a cooperative relationships with buyers’ agents can help you to sell more houses , more quickly ...Read More - October 26, 2012How to use social media to sell more houses
Social media is too important to ignore. We share the four commandments for using social networks to sell more properties ...Read More - October 15, 2012Australia’s smartest building heralds new era for apartment living
Groundbreaking Sydney building leads the way in contemporary living – with every amenity from temperature to music controlled by a simple touch on an iPad ...Read More - October 09, 2012Thousands of Australian homeowners at risk from underinsured properties
A national property valuation firm has warned that many Australian homes are dramatically underinsured as soft property prices mask rising rebuilding costs, leaving homeowners extremely vulnerable ...Read More - September 27, 2012New phishing scam targets Australian real estate market
Agents and customers at risk as a new email phishing scam targets the Australian real estate market ...Read More - September 19, 2012Further interest rate cuts possible in coming months
The cash rate remains at 3.5%, but the RBA is poised for additional interest rate cuts should economic conditions worsen over coming months ...Read More - September 14, 2012How great leaders inspire action
People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it”. This fascinating short video about how inspirational leaders motivate others ...Read More - August 31, 2012Australians still believe home ownership equals financial security
Owning a home still equals financial security to most Australians, according to a survey of recent residential land buyers ...Read More - August 14, 2012Australians pay off mortgages at record speed
Australians are paying off their mortgages twice as fast as ever before, according to Westpac’s CEO at last week’s Senate hearing into the banking sector ...Read More - August 06, 2012Remote Tasmanian farm building named House of the Year
A reconstructed shearer’s shed on a remote Tasmanian farm has won the prestigious title of 2012 Australian House of the Year ...Read More - July 31, 2012New home sales leap by 30.8% in June quarter
Latest HIA report on new home sales reveals a 30.8% surge in multi-unit sales during the June quarter. ...Read More - July 10, 2012The future looks bright as interest rate cuts kick in
New reports reveal an increase in building approvals and modest property price rises across Australia, with larger gains and stronger construction activity expected next year ...Read More - July 06, 2012Affordability - is undersupply really a problem?
New analysis of census data finds that there is no undersupply, as a fundamental shift in living habits brings about a change in demand ...Read More - June 26, 2012End of Financial Year Deadlines
With a very busy week expected to see out the 2012 financial year, we request that our valued existing clients submit any advance requests by no later than ...Read More - June 25, 2012Forecaster predicts “two –tiered” residential property market
A report released this week by property industry analyst BIS Shrapnel forecasts a “two tiered” residential property market developing over the next few years ...Read More - June 23, 2012Census 2011 – the results
The past week has seen the release of key data from the Census conducted on 9 August 2011. Why is it important? The results of the Census are important as they estimate the population of ...Read More - June 14, 20128 tax rule changes that could affect you
Financial year end us almost upon us, and change is coming. Are you ready? 8 things to think about before it’s too late ...Read More - June 12, 2012Mortgage sales figures hit 3 year high
May mortgage sales figures hit a 3 year high as interest rate cuts and steady property prices begin to entice buyers back into the market ...Read More - June 07, 2012Building equity - the traditional way
In a week of exhilarating economic news the RBA slashed interest rates again, urging mortgage holders to build equity and pay down debt ...Read More - May 31, 2012Buyer confidence swells as affordability improves
New research by The Commonwealth Bank and the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia shows that buyer confidence is rising sharply, especially amongst first-time buyers ...Read More - May 22, 2012Stabilise your cash flow, fast
The strongest buyer sentiment in 12 months is a very positive sign for agents with stock to sell. But if you’re short on stock it might ...Read More - May 15, 2012What’s in the budget for small business
No cut to business tax rates – but small business still wins in this year’s budget. Tax breaks and support offer relief when it’s most needed ...Read More - May 11, 2012Interest Rate Slash Heralds Housing Market Recovery
Investors turn to property as house prices begin to rise and this month’s hefty cut to interest rates fuels hopes of a recovery ...Read More - May 05, 2012Victoria embraces first home buyers with massive tax discounts
First home buyers throughout Victoria are to get a weighty 30% discount on stamp duty from 1 January – but lose the popular new-home bonus ...Read More - April 16, 2012Why wait for your commissions?
Extended settlement terms can really help you sell properties – and you don’t have to endure the uncomfortable gap delayed commissions leave in your cash flow! ...Read More - April 13, 2012Airplane noise threat to Sydney’s affordable housing solution
Government plans to extend airplane noise restriction zones present Sydney with “the biggest threat to our ability to fix our housing supply crisis." ...Read More - April 11, 2012A new trend in affordable housing... building in lane ways!
Spoof proposals to build preposterously narrow infill housing sparked national debate last week after being mistakenly reported as genuine news by papers across Australia. ...Read More - April 09, 2012Homebuyer poll shows promising upturn in confidence
Homebuyer confidence is on the increase at last as low inflation, cuts to interest rates and wage increases reduce mortgage stress and improve housing affordability ...Read More - April 04, 2012Interest Rates on Hold!
The move was expected given there has been little change in the global outlook and in Australia's own economy since the Reserve Bank met last month ...Read More - March 28, 2012Negotiating with Flexibility
When the going gets tough, the tough get clever. In this soft property market, vendors, buyers and agents need to start thinking outside the box ...Read More - March 19, 2012The Wait Could be Worth it
From day one of 2012, first home buyers seemingly started off on the wrong foot. January 1st marked the first day when first home buyers in NSW would have ...Read More - March 04, 2012Roseville headlines 2012 Sydney unit hotspots, and Ryde makes another appearance
Roseville, 12 kilometers from the Sydney CBD in the Ku-ring-gai municipality, is just north of the transport and shopping hub of Chatswood ...Read More - February 17, 2012The Gap Between Variable & Fixed Interest Rates
An interesting fact in the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Housing Finance data was the continued trend towards fixed rate loans. The data showed ...Read More - February 09, 2012Interest Rates Remain at 4.25%
As many economists predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to keep interest rates on hold. In this case, no news is good news for most Australian households ...Read More - February 07, 2012RBA leaves Cash Rate Unchanged
At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.25 per cent. Information becoming available since the December meeting confirms ...Read More - January 17, 2012New Year ... New - Castle! Newcastle housing market set to shine
Newcastle offers both residents and visitors a distinctive combination of pristine beaches, prosperous wharves and an animated city landscape, offering individuals a wide variety of fun and entertaining things to see and do ...Read More - January 13, 2012Qld government extends $10,000 new home grant
The Queensland government has extended the $10,000 Queensland Building boost for another three months. Deputy Premier and Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the decision follows industry demand and a significant momentum in applications in recent weeks ...Read More - January 09, 2012Need a lending hand with cash flow after Christmas?
Learn how Real Estate Agents are bridging the financially gap and helping their business succeed in 2012. If your business is in need of cash flow, look no further ...Read More - January 01, 2012Look out the Year of the Dragon!
2012 the year of the Dragon, what’s in store for you and your business? Katy Song, CFP looks at the year ahead and offers some interesting insights ...Read More - December 12, 2011How the carbon tax will impact Australia's property markets
Whether you agree with placing a price on pollution or not, the carbon tax is here and it's here to stay. So it might be timely to consider what ramifications ...Read More - November 18, 2011For some buyers location is everything, but the prices are kinder for those who compromise....
Agents often report that buyers of homes in noisy locations - under a flight path, near railway lines or the freeway ...Read More - November 17, 2011The great Australian rental inflation
There is a lot of talk about house prices in Australia. We hear much less about rental costs. Importantly for the inflation debate, house prices ...Read More - November 14, 2011While vendors may be unhappy, landlords still have very big reasons to smile
You could be forgiven for thinking at present that the only client leaving a real estate agency office happy is the landlord. After all, demand from prospective ...Read More - October 24, 2011Vacancy rates remain tight in October
Vacancy rates remained tight in October according to the latest data from SQM Research. Investors looking to make a return should have no problem ...Read More
