I was invited to chat on the ABC radio nightlife program about how to best prepare for tree or sea change success. This is always such an enticing thought, particularly over the summer holiday period when we take a breather from our often frenetic lives. The program had a talk-back segment and many people called […]
Read MoreShould I sell my investment property now the boom is over? APRA & The Royal Commission into Banking and now COVID have impacted the lending practices of the major banks in Australia and many would-be buyers are surprised to find that their access to funds has been severely curtailed. Now that money is harder to […]
Read MoreMichael Ferella, Director of Momenta Advisors, provides an overview of the loss of Capital Gains Tax Main Residence Exemption for Foreign Residents. What are the changes? There are special capital gains tax (CGT) rules you need to know if you’re a foreign resident for tax purposes. The government had previously announced a measure to remove […]
Read MoreWhy is there so little property for sale in Winter? At this time of year, we are used to scarce listings and it’s common for real estate agents to take some time off and take some downtime. This year is no different, with stock levels typically low. Some agents are saying that listings are down even […]
Read MoreA while ago an article appeared in the Australian Financial Review* called “Home Buyers Agents: What You Need To Know” and it made a lot of good points. Fundamentally, the article is questioning: are buyers agents worth the money? I felt there was more that needed to be said to help readers make informed decisions. The article […]
Read MoreIt appears that the market is coming to a halt with agents reporting new listings are dwindling due to vendors who don’t need to sell staying put. That could mean there will be a Mexican standoff or maybe things will swing momentarily in the favour of financed buyers. Beware though, for there are 7 mistakes […]
Read MorePeople in the process of buying or selling property at the moment are understandably worried about what affect the Coronavirus pandemic will have on property prices in Sydney and across the country, particularly in light of the impact it is expected to have on the economy as a whole. Of course, these circumstances are unprecedented, […]
Read MoreHere is a little story about buyers from Brisbane and buyers from Melbourne trying to secure property in Sydney’s heady real estate market. When you are moving to a new city and buying a house you need to know what you should be looking for. Just before Christmas last year we had a client come […]
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