6 TIPS FOR LANDLORDS DURING COVID-19
October 9, 2020
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Not only have landlords faced years of stagnant rents, but the recent crash in rental prices as a result of COVID-19, has been particularly galling.
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The factors that will determine the “Spring Market”
September 7, 2020
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The property market has been surprisingly resilient during COVID-19. Actually, change that to remarkably resilient. The spring property market will face several crucial pressure points
7 TIPS FOR BUYING DURING COVID-19
May 7, 2020
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In the blink of an eye, the housing market has gone from rising to falling. Buying in a falling market is often described as catching
How’s The Market? – COVID-19 Dominates
May 6, 2020
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The 2019 post-election property boom officially ended in April 2020, with the advent of COVID-19. As with all booms that end, some pundits will suggest
What is a rental yield?
February 14, 2020
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In the world of a property investor, there are almost countless measures, terms and phrases to get acquainted with that help you determine your future
Five Questions To Ask Yourself Before Considering Downsizing.
February 10, 2020
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Have you been toying with the idea of selling your family home and moving into something smaller and more manageable? Are you an empty nester
Why do we hold on to clutter?
January 22, 2020
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Why do we hold on to clutter? The Thoughts of a decluttering expert. This edited excerpt from Kym Lackmann’s first book, The Art of
Jobs To Complete Before The Moving Day!
December 18, 2019
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You have finally done it! You just purchased a new home and you’re eagerly awaiting the big move. With so much happening, the task of
Why Aussie Retirees Find Downsizing Is An Emotional Minefield.
December 4, 2019
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There comes a time when many older Australians consider downsizing the family home. This thinking can arise for a range of reasons, from financial through
Understanding The Psychology Of Buying A Home
November 22, 2019
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7 Factors That Influence a Home Buyer’s Decision There’s no denying that buying a home is a big decision and yet you may be surprised
Celebrating 60 Years
September 20, 2019
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2019 marks 60 years of operating for McDonald Partners Real Estate. Although I have only been part of McDonald Partners for 10 years, there is
The Deceptiveness of Public Auction
October 25, 2018
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Public auction is the most deceptive method used to sell property in Australia. Right now the projects are showing up in reverse chronological order –
The Dangers In Establishing A Market Price
September 15, 2018
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Establishing a realistic market price can be fraught with danger. The intentionally inflated price quoted by an agent is the most common. It is the
Property And Dangers Of A Digital Footprint
August 15, 2018
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Property and dangers of a digital footprint Before the Internet, properties were primarily marketed via newspaper advertisements, signs and in agents’ windows. These mediums had
Knowledge, Power and Real Estate Advertising
June 15, 2018
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Knowledge, power and real estate advertising A dangerous trend has emerged in real estate advertising, with both privacy and price implications. Too much personal information
The ‘Heart Buyer’ and Rejecting Early Offers
March 21, 2018
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The location is ideal, it has the right number of bedrooms and living spaces, the yard is great – it feels like the perfect home.
How to get the highest price with one buyer?
February 23, 2018
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Booming markets over the past 3 years have meant that real estate agents have become facilitators of sales, rather than negotiators of them. When there
The toughest offer to accept
November 23, 2017
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Contrary to what you may think, the toughest offer to accept is not the offer below your desired price. The hardest offer to accept (albeit
Buying Then Selling?
August 10, 2017
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If you are looking to buy and sell in the present market, we urge caution. In the past 5 years as prices have been rising,
Matt Wigger Named Domain Rising Star Finalist 2017
August 3, 2017
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Editor of Shire Values and McDonald Partners long term sales person and marketing manager Matt Wigger has been named 1 of 12 finalists in NSW
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