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RBA keeps interest rates on hold at record low 2.5%

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to keep interest rates on hold and leave rates unchanged at 2.5% In a move sure to be welcomed by homeowners looking to get into the market before Christmas, the Reserve Bank decided to keep rates on hold after it emerged retail sales bounced back strongly in […]

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What is adverse possession and how can it affect you as a real estate land owner

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As an owner of real estate, it is possible for you be caught unaware about the process of adverse possession whereby someone can come along and effectively, claim ownership of your land. So what is adverse possession when applied to a real estate scenario? Adverse possession refers to the occupation of land not consistent with […]

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RBA drops rates by 25 basis points to 2.5% a new modern day low

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has dropped the cash rate by 25 basis points today to 2.5% ushering in a new modern day low. In what some homeowners will see as an early election gift, the weakest annual retail sales growth in 50 years has seen the Reserve Bank ignore the forthcoming election to […]

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Common Homeseller Mistakes: Choosing the Wrong Real Estate Agent to Sell Your House

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Choosing the right real estate agent (realtor) to take care of selling your home should be a measured decision. The person you choose needs to be somebody you’re comfortable with and who you feel has the experience and confidence needed to get the result you’re after – the sale of your home. After all, buying […]

by Wendy Chamberlain
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Common Homeseller Mistakes: Is your home ready to open for inspection?

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Getting a home ready for sale goes beyond washing dirty dishes, tidying up the garden and making beds. Now is the time to repair and replace those things that you’ve been putting off for another day. Here are my top tips for making sure your home is “open for inspection”: Replace cracked floor tiles and […]

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Common Homeseller Mistakes: Not Staging the Home

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Ever walked into a home for sale that is full of someone else’s “stuff”? The home will feel cluttered and not terribly appealing. Alternatively, the owners have moved out and the house is totally bare – not a stick of furniture to be seen. Compare the above to a home that has been beautifully prepared […]

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Common Homeseller Mistakes: Not Choosing The Right Sale Method

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When selling, there are two basic methods you can choose to sell your home: auction and private sale. But which is right for you and your home? When choosing a sales method, there are a number of factors to consider. Firstly, will an auction work in your area? Both Melbourne and Sydney are the auction […]

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Common Mistakes When Selling Your Home: Overpricing a Property

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Probably one of the biggest mistakes anyone selling their home can make is to put the wrong price tag on a home. Not meeting the market on price can mean your home will languish on the market far longer than it may have done had you researched the market and been honest and realistic about […]

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Housenet.com.au – fabulous new social media network for the real estate industry

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With Australia a preferred destination for property investment, a growing number of people are getting involved at all levels of real estate, from buying a home to real estate professionals working in the industry. Whilst those who have been in the real estate industry for quite some time are sure to have established their own […]

by Wendy Chamberlain
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