Why you should consider rentvesting
Eager to enter the property market but can’t afford to buy where you want to live? It might be time to consider rentvesting. With headlines in the media often touting rising living costs and housing unaffordability, it is no surprise that many young people feel like it is impossible to enter the property market. While…
Buyer demand is not showing any signs of slowing down!
With the Queensland boarders re-opening we will see increased Southerners relocating to the Sunshine state. Along with this the Olympics hitting Brisbane in 2032 will have a major impact on housing & accommodation now and into the lead up to the Games. With the forecasted budget of around $5bn, a recent report form NewsCorp reported…
VIDEO BLOG What Lies Ahead for Real Estate in 2022
With less than a week until Christmas, we have spent some time over the previous weeks reflecting on the year that was. In our next video Mario and Jordan have a look into their crystal ball to see what may lie ahead in 2022 for the property market in Brisbane… Enjoy!
The Year That Was – Most Memorable Sale of 2021
There are only 15 days until Christmas and there are only 22 days left of this year, until 31st December 2021. Wow! This year has certainly flown by, so we are going to spend some time over the coming weeks reflecting on the year that was, as well as have a look into our crystal…
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…