ONE of Australia’s most beautiful holiday homes has hit the market. At $20,000 a night, Mandalay House is worth every cent with its horizon pool, rockwall marina berth and three opulent levels overlooking the azure Whitsunday coast. But those in the market …
THE first family of real estate in Australia behind the property giant Ray White, are set to sell their cherished Brisbane family home. In what is often described as Brisbane’s best street, the classic federation home at 32 Sutherland Ave, Ascot is …
THE Ray White Group has raised the bar on the Gold Coast with the recruitment of a star agent who has ambitions to be one of the Sunshine State’s best agents within five years. James Drake has joined Australasia’s leading …
HAWKESBURY real estate stalwart Peter Chidgey has expanded into the rural market with the opening of his fifth office in the region. After almost 20 years with Australia’s leading agency, Ray White, and three decades in real estate, Mr Chidgey …
IT was another day of action packed scenes at auctions across Australia as the unprecedented mid-winter auction rally saw the Ray White Group clear eight in 10 auctions booked today. Strong auction volumes saw 464 auctions booked today which resulted …
We thought we had seen the peak of the market in March as many pundits were predicting and saying the market was easing and yet we have just set a new PB for our Australian residential business. In May 2021 …
We sat down with Lachlan O’Keeffe and Michael Feltoe from Ray White Commercial Queensland to hear about their recent successful sale of a freestanding IGA in Pittsworth. How did you become appointed We have the contact details of nearly …
WINTER selling season got off to a roaring start with Australasia’s largest real estate group reporting a preliminary national clearance of 84 per cent, despite Melbourne’s second week in lockdown. The unwavering surge in demand from buyers meant reserve prices …
Tonight’s Federal Budget is good news for home buyers. The First Home Super Saver and Family Home Guarantee will allow more people to enter the property market, encouraging home ownership. The restriction of the First Home Deposit scheme to only …
It’s fascinating to compare our sales results from last month with our results of 12 months ago. The contrast in market conditions will never be more stark, yet we also are reminded that what is important to our customers remains …
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