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In praise of the Australian economy
| Leave a CommentHistory has shown that no matter what internal and external shocks batter Australia, our economy always bounces back. During the 20th century, we coped with two world wars, the Vietnam War, the Great Depression, regular recessions, two oil shocks and stagflation in the 1970s, the stock market crash of 1987 and the Asian Financial Crisis […]
Read more »The pros and cons of using a buyer’s agent
| Leave a CommentFor many Australians, the process of selecting and purchasing a new property is both exciting and stressful. But for some, it can be more time-consuming than expected, and even intimidating. There are several variables and unknowns – such as the budgets of other buyers and the seller’s expectations – that can lead some buyers to […]
Read more »The pros and cons of online lenders
| Leave a CommentWhen you’re looking to purchase a home using finance, one of the first decisions you’ll face is who to borrow from. The home loan market now has a wealth of options, from traditional bricks-and-mortar institutions like the big four banks to online lenders like Well Home Loans. The online shift As competition intensifies in the […]
Read more »The pros and cons of buying off the plan
| Leave a CommentWhen considering buying a property, a potential buyer is faced with endless options, from family homes in the suburbs, investment starter homes in the country, fixer-uppers in the inner city, apartments in the CBD, and so many others. It really depends on you, the buyer, what you can afford and what you find appealing. One […]
Read more »Property statistics reveal surprising facts
| Leave a CommentDig deep into the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ residential property data for the past 15 years and you’ll discover some surprising truths about real estate. The statistics, which cover the most recent 15-year period, between the June quarters of 2004 and 2019, demonstrate that some real estate ‘facts’ might not be facts at all. For […]
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