Riverfire Fireworks Celebrations – Best vantage points
Riverfire is on Saturday, 28th September this year and is always a much-loved community event which has been safely taking place across Brisbane’s skies for 21 years. The major fireworks display marks the end of the Brisbane festival each year and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators from all over South-East Queensland. With months of…
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!
This month marks our 2nd Anniversary at our new Clark Real Estate Lutwyche office. Back in September 2017, we waved goodbye to our Clayfield home of 23 years, hired a truck for a day and our wonderful staff worked hard all weekend to help unpack. We haven’t looked back since! The new premises allows us…
A Seller’s Perspective- Selling with Clark Real Estate
Selling our family home of almost 20 years was the most important decision my husband and I have had to make in our lifetime so far. David and I had never sold a home before and we didn’t know a lot about the process involved. What we did know is that we really needed someone…
Dealing with Tenant Hardship
Regrettably life has a habit of throwing up curveballs and no-one can accurately foresee when this will happen, or the impact that these things can have on our lives. Tenants are no different. Even the best Tenant with a stable job, good income and good habits can fall victim to bad luck. Losing a job,…
Choosing the Right Agent
If you’re ready to sell your home, chances are you’re stressing about how to pick the right agent. With so much to do and so many things to think about, the last thing you need is a bad agent, so how do you choose a good one? Keeping in mind that choosing the right agent…
Managing your move: Should you buy first or sell first?
Every homeowner is likely to move house at some point in their lives. As life changes, People and circumstances change. Whether upsizing or downsizing, one of the most frequent thoughts you would have in your mind is, “do I sell or buy first?” What are the upsides of Selling First? The biggest bonus…
Everything you need to know about downsizing and selling your home
We know there is a lot to consider when making the move into a retirement community and planning for your future. We’ve teamed up with our friends at The Atrium Lutwyche, who are dedicated to helping our clients make an informed decision that is right for them and their specific needs. Join us for our Retirement Living…
How to buy a property in Queensland
You’ve just found the perfect property- it was love at first sight! But, like many others before you, you might be stuck wondering “How do I buy it?” The buying process has 4 stages to it: pre-contract, conditional, unconditional and settlement/post-settlement. Pre-Contract At this stage, you decide you want to buy the property and speak…
Why Baby Boomers will have such a big effect on the property market
A ‘Baby boomer’ or a ‘Boomer’ is someone who was born between 1946 and 1964. They’re called this due to the large ‘Boom’ in population growth that occurred after WW2. Today, Boomers make up nearly 20% of the population so it’s important to be mindful of and observe their impact in the housing market. As…
How to run a silent auction
The only people who truly enjoy public auctions in Australia are the nosey neighbours living next door. But there is an alternative that may feel more comfortable. It’s called a silent auction. Leaning to choose between a silent auction, public auction, and private treaty is an important skill to be aware of and the success…