Top 10 House Sales in Lutwyche – 2021
A mere 5 kilometres from the CBD, Lutwyche is right on Brisbane’s doorstep. Boasting great public transport and its proximity to the Inner-City Bypass, Lutwyche is easily accessible from any direction. It’s no surprise that properties for sale in Lutwyche are in high demand. With all of its local amenities, and the city and surrounding…
Tricks to Increase Vendor Motivation
Article from “Inside Real Estate” Peter O’Malley. If you want an above-market price for your property, agents have a number of tricks to bring you back down to market price. Some agents employ subtle tactics, while others are more overt. Either way, when you know what they are, you stand a better chance of protecting…
Changes to Sales in relation to Smoke Alarms
We recently blogged about the new smoke alarm legislation, effective from 1 January 2022 in relation to what it involves and how it effects investment property owners. Statewide Conveyancing’s latest blog talks about the legislation changes in relation to property sales; On 1 January 2022 the next part of the smoke alarm legislation kicks in.…
Do you have a buyer?
The best agents will always be able to introduce buyers to your property without asking for money. If an agent claims to have a buyer, as most real estate agents will, that should negate the need to spend money upfront on advertising. This runs contrary to the well-known agency business model in which they profit…
Selling off market – is it advisable?
Sales that are not advertised publicly occur in both rising and falling markets, but are particularly common when markets are rising. In exploring the merits of selling property off-market, it is important to look at this type of sale in the context of different market conditions. Rising (strong) markets Strong markets are marked by low…
Get your smoke alarms changed NOW for your Investment. Time is running out…
The new Queensland Smoke Alarm Regulations kick in on 01/01/2022. Smoke alarms save lives. Reports have found that the risk of death in a house fire is reduced by more than half if properly maintained smoke alarms are installed. At Clark Real Estate, we have been working hard to get our investment property owners compliant. If…
The two great dangers in overquoting
Many home sellers learn about the downside of this practice only when it’s too late. The first danger is the scenario in which the seller purchases another property before they have sold their existing dwelling. They buy on the basis of the inflated price guide on the existing home – a price, as they are…
Queensland Tenancy Reforms Expected to Pass This Week
NEWSLFASH! Queensland Tenancy Reforms Expected to Pass This Week As recommended by the Community Support and Services Committee Report , the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 is high on the agenda this week and expected to be passed. In this continuing series of updates “Qld Tenancy Reforms – What An Investment Owner Needs to Know” by the Property Management Team at Clark Real Estate we provide interested investors with some…
Purchasing off The Plan
Three things you need to know before purchasing an off-the-plan development as an investment property Many investors gravitate towards purchasing off-the-plan developments due to the perceived benefit they offer. Off-the-plan developments are often marketed as an easy way to enter the property investment world and the glossy brochures can certainly make them look an attractive…
42 years with Brisbane City Football Club
Mario Lattanzi, Principle, Clark Real Estate, has a deep love for the World Game of football (some may know it as “soccer”). Being of Italian heritage, it is almost in his DNA to love and play the game. From a young age, Mario has been an active member at Brisbane City Football Club. Established in 1952, Brisbane City Football Club has a long and…
