Underquoting Is Becoming A Runaway Problem: Here’s What Should Happen

Originally published on Linkedin. A recent report on Domain found that the number of complaints around underquoting, in NSW alone, more than tripled in 2021. NSW Fair Trading increased the number of fines issued by a multiple of five. Underquoting is, of course, illegal, but with the market...

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Picking A Winner: It’s Never About Luck

Originally published on Linkedin. A report last week highlighted just how runaway the growth has been in the hottest areas of Australian property. According to the report on the SMH, the price of a house exceeded incomes in over four in five NSW suburbs last year. Six areas saw the house value...

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Is the liquidation of “dud” assets boosting the red-hot areas of Australia’s property markets?

Originally published on Linkedin. Two sets of data published over the last week have driven home just how hot parts of Australia’s property market are running right now. As reported on realestate.com.au, one in seven Australians are considering a property purchase within the next six months....

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Ex-Agent's Cheat Sheet To Buy Smarter in 2021

Starting out Building a strong knowledge base and the foundations to springboard you onto the property ladder are crucial to get right before you set out on the hunt. Without these tools, you will waste time looking at the wrong properties or worst still - locate your dream home or investment only...

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In A Changing Market - Don't Get Caught Bidding Against Yourself

Over the weekend, you may have seen the national article relating to an auction for a home in Sydney. In Arncliffe, a buyer bid against himself 3 times in order to walk away with the keys to a semi-detached house for $1.25 million, $150,000 above reserve. 4 parties registered to bid with everyone...

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