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Property Review Summer 2011
09 December 2011
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Vendors OK with identity checks
22 November 2011
New identity checks for vendors are not upsetting the public as much as some Western Australia-based agents had expected, the head of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has claimed. “Some agents were concerned this new onus on sellers might meet with some resistance, especially from long term and repeated clients well known to the agent, but I’m please... read news item »
Agents take risk out of real estate
19 November 2011
People selling a home want the best price the market will deliver and buyers want the reassurance that the sale price is appropriate. This is why most people use a licensed real estate agent when buying and selling. Agents are trained to arrive at a market sale price for a successful transaction. Achieving the best market price is not easy without expert assistance. Private sellers, f... read news item »
Put Home Under the Hammer
20 April 2011
Auctions don’t guarantee quick sale but help pin down property value GOING, going – sold to the gentleman at the back! That’s how easy it is to sell a home through auction isn’t it? Wrong. With Perth property sellers divided on auctions, those who do choose to sell their home that way need to know that they are not a ‘quick sell method’ b... read news item »
Draft Canning Bridge Precinct Vision
01 July 2010
For further information The full report can be downloaded from: www.planning.wa.gov.au www.southperth.wa.gov.au www.melvillecity.com.au or call Department of Planning 08 9264 7738 City of South Perth 08 9474 0777 City of Melville 08 9364 0666 ... read news item »
Manning On the Move
08 June 2010
A proposed redevelopment of the Manning district centre will enhance the area’s dilapidated facilities and rejuvenate its image, say local community leaders. The $15.8 million Manning Community Hub proposal, first mooted four years ago, includes an expanded sports oval, new library, community centre, health facilities and commercial opportunities integrated into the developmen... read news item »
Sales Tips from an expert
21 February 2009
Residential property expert Andrew Winter doesn’t believe there is such a thing as an unsellable property.He doesn’t make his claim lightly, offering more than 20 years experience in the property market, along with hosting the Selling Houses TV series in Britain and Australia .Mr Winter said he believed the current Perth market was against Sellers, but quitting a house during ... read news item »
HELICOPTER VENDORS LOSE PURCHASERS
18 February 2009
HELICOPTER VENDORS LOSE PURCHASERS There has been some media commentary lately about a style of parenting humorously labelled ‘helicopter’ parenting. ‘Helicopter’ parents hover anxiously over the activities of their offspring, exercising the level o... read news item »
DRESS TO IMPRESS
30 July 2008
What’s the secret of presenting a home for sale to get the best price? Buyers are hip to tricks like the aroma of fresh coffee, so savvy sellers must find new strategies. Before we get to those though, it’s worth stating basic rules that still hold true. The first step is to dispose of junk and clutter. It makes the place look uncared for, distracts potential buyers... read news item »
Understanding Real Estate Jargon
02 May 2008
News reporting on the property market has developed a bit like reporting on financial markets, with an increasing use of jargon. However, most of it is fairly simply to follow once you take a moment to think about it, so this column is designed to help demystify some of the more common terms. MEDIAN PRICE: The mid point for a range of property values that are ranked from the lowest to highest ... read news item »