VPA… Go away!
The more exposure a property gets the better right? Well not entirely… Although the real estate industry would have you believe this is true, expensive advertising campaigns can lead to two big dangers: the possibility of a far lower selling price and the loss of any upfront money paid by the vendor. The Queensland Real…
Managing Rental Vacancy over the Holiday Season
The pre and post summer holiday period can be a time of high turnover for tenants. People are on the move with new year jobs secured and student placements being finalised. Your Clark Real Estate Property Management team already know who is staying on and who is on the move in January and February and are busy…
And Just like that, Christmas is here!
The year of 2019 has been an impressive one for Clark Real Estate and as such we’re going to be taking a small but well-deserved break over the Christmas Holidays so that we can all check out the amazing light displays that the northern suburbs have put on, Yay! If you’re new to the area…
Pricing your home? How to accurately find the value of your property
Introduction As a homeowner, one of the most challenging tasks you may face is determining the right price for your property. Whether you are planning to sell your home or just curious about its value, accurately pricing your property is crucial to ensure a successful transaction. With multiple options available, it can be overwhelming to…
Tips for Summer Storms and Blazing Bushfires
For property owners who enjoy the ambiance of the leafy suburbs you should be mindful of the summer storms and bushfires that can wreak havoc. Some simple preplanning and good organisation can keep your home safe during unexpected weather. While our beautiful trees provide shade and give character to our streets and backyards, they can…
Tips for first home buyers and those of us who’ve been around the block!
No matter who you are, a well-seasoned real estate tycoon or a first home buyer; some purchasing dangers will apply across the board. There are even state to state variations to be aware in regards to how the purchasing process works, which could catch an interstate purchaser off guard. Take for example New South Wales, who…
Rental Reforms Qld One Step Closer – Now is the Time to Have Your Say
Just over two years ago we drew your attention to the beginnings of the rentals reform process in Queensland. After wide consultation, the next stage of that process is ready with the reforms set to be introduced to parliament. Just a note on that consultation process. The “Open Doors to Renting Reform” consultation saw 130,000…
If buying a house seems like to much work for you, a buyer’s agent could be the answer!
If you’ve started the time-consuming process of searching for the right property to purchase but are finding that you just don’t have the time or maybe the knack, employing a buyer’s agent might be right for you. They will usually promise to save you time and or money and if you find a good buyer’s agent the experience of…
Debt-to-Equity Awareness
The first thing to research when you’re looking to buy an investment property is how you’re going to finance your investment. It can be tempting to just leave all the decisions to the “investment experts” and buyers tend to do this by signing up for a property investors’ course where you’re sure to be told…
Setting the Market Aside
Deciding on the right time to sell any property is a tough job! And, understanding the property market is an even tougher one! Worrying about the market can be dangerous. To start with, home owners can run into all kinds of problems when relying entirely on market conditions to determine when to sell. Often their…
