All eyes were on the real estate market today to see how it performed, and the leading auction house Ray White, reported buyer numbers were out in force across Australia. The Ray White Group booked a healthy 77 per cent preliminary …
(The Ray White Barrington team in New Zealand where social distancing restrictions have been lifted.) IN less than four hours, Ray White agents today drummed up 7763 extra appraisals across Australia and New Zealand, actively demonstrating how the leading group …
WHAT was once a CSR Sugar Refinery is now 32 high-end apartments right on the Brisbane River in one of the city’s most sought-after suburbs. The exclusive apartments rarely go on the market, but buyers are in luck as unit 2211/32 …
We sat down with Ray White Queensland’s Chief Auctioneer Mitch Peereboom, who has spent the past couple of months adapting to the new way of auctioning. He discusses changes in the auction process, stories from auctioning in lockdown, and …
RAY WHITE Glen Waverley have knocked the ball out of the park with last night’s online auctions, selling five from seven properties under the hammer. The highlight of the night was Glen Waverley Partner Marc Lum’s sale of 15A Ninevah Crescent, Wheelers Hill that …
Ray White Reservoir Senior Sales Agent Matthew Clark (left) and vendor of 1901 High Street in Reservoir, Chloe (right). A FIRST home buyer has paid $691,000 sight unseen for 1091 High Street in Reservoir in one of the last online auctions to …
A record month is usually a time for great celebration. But to post one in the middle of a global health pandemic, amid restrictions on how we operate our business, and with so much of our community experiencing health and …
With so much negative speculation floating around it’s easy to be influenced not informed, but for Sue McDonald, the strength of property market now was vital in listing their property for, and ultimately selling, at auction. The property in question …
Pictured above – the winning bidders at 52 Clarke Drive in Gladstone Park. TRUST is everything when it comes to choosing the right agent to sell a prized asset and that’s exactly what Lauren and Matthew King had in Ray …
We sat down with one of our most awarded and Elite agents from South Australia; Stefan Siciliano from Ray White Norwood. He discussed exactly why social proof is required to achieve the best possible price for a vendor. Why do …
Renting a home can be a great option for all sorts of situations. Maybe you’re particularly mobile and rarely stay in one place for long, are a student and have need of group accommodation for yourself and some friends, or simply aren’t able or willing to consider home ownership. There … Read more
Every year, over half a million Australians buy a new property, and last year over 8million of us did some form of renovations, Reserve Bank and Roy Morgan research shows. When your property’s no longer making the grade, you’ve got a decision to make. Are you going to relocate or renovate? RENOVATE: … Read more
If the bones of your home are solid, the kitchen and bathrooms are modern, or if your budget is tight, cosmetic renovations are the way to go. They’re cheaper, quicker, and you may be able to do the majority of them by yourself. When we say cosmetic renovations, we’re talking … Read more
BUSTING FOUR COMMON MORTGAGE MYTHS Mortgages are much maligned, often seen as burdens rather than the useful tools that they really are. But that’s just because they’re misunderstood. There are several myths – that are widely believed – that tarnish the name of the humble home loan. We’ve busted just four … Read more
Original content provided by The Home Planning to put your house on the market this summer? Chances are you’re feeling a combination of excitement and anxiety. Excitement about your brand-new chapter, but nerves about how long your house could take to sell. Well, fear not. We’ve rounded up some simple … Read more
5 WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM BAD TENANTS Over 7 million people rent their homes in Australia, according to 2016 census data. That’s close to a third of the population. The vast majority of this group are reliable and trustworthy, making for fantastic tenants. Unfortunately, there are some who are … Read more
CHECK YOUR CREDIT RATING Your credit score is a number based on analysis of your past debts and repayments that helps lenders make decisions on whether or not they accept your application. If your score is bad, your lender may approve your loan you less, offer a higher interest rate, or … Read more
If you’re planning to sell your tenanted investment property it’s important to keep the tenants on side during the process. Consider how a tenant views the whole process, which is likely an inconvenience followed by a possible eviction. One of the best strategies is to be upfront and honest with … Read more
If you own real estate in Australia, you may consider placing the responsibility of your rental in the hands of a registered property manager, employed by a licensed real estate agency. This can help you avoid the day-to-day worries of rental properties, thus making your life easier. In light of … Read more
Do you want to achieve the great Australian dream of owning your own home? Where you can change things and decorate to your tastes. Paint a wall any colour you like here, hang a picture anywhere that takes your fancy there – all with no limitations from a landlord. Well, … Read more