Gutted. Promised the World. My Agent Did Not Deliver!
There are particular phrases that should raise some red flags every time. For example: “If we run the right advertising campaign, we could get…” “We could sell this in two weeks!” “You’d be crazy not to auction this home!” These concepts sound good at first, but any experienced seller would know that these are sketchy…
Living in the City vs Living in the Suburbs
Do you often wonder what it would be like to live in the city? You would be so close to everything and your view from the 22nd floor would be amazing. Or maybe you dream about moving to the suburbs? Where you’ve got a lush, green garden to enjoy and your neighbourhood is calming and…
The world of the silent auction
Quite often I receive questions regarding this sale strategy that the team at Clark Real Estate so often preach. The idea of a Silent Auction is something that you don’t hear often with most real estates, though this is because they might not know so much about it. I have written this blog to help…
Brisbane’s smallest suburb with the biggest prices
Less than 1.5 km wide, Gordon Park is one of, if not the smallest Brisbane suburb. Don’t be fooled by it’s tiny size though. The small suburb has recorded some massive sales in the last 24 months. Counting down Gordon Park’s highest sales! 123 Swan Street, Gordon Park – $1,300,000 – March 2018 This renovated…
How a Landlord Can Save By Being Water Wise
At Clark Real Estate Property Management, we are often called upon to advise Landlords on water charging and water compliance. Here’s our comprehensive guide on how you and your investment property can be more Water Wise. It is well recognised that, in the not too distant future, the world will no longer be fighting over…
Tips for starting back at school!
It’s that magical time of the year again and I bet you can hear the sirens calling! We understand that it can be tough for families, especially the children, to adjust back into the routine of ‘school life’. To help out we have listed a few things that might help easing back into it! Meet…
The 4 best local Australia Day activities
Are you or your family looking for something to do for the Australia Day weekend? Well if you aren’t already joining hundreds of people gathering to throw pineapples at the Pineapple Hotel, then here are some suggestions of what you and your family can get up to for the long weekend! Cockroach Races at The…
Moving up!- Is now the time to upsize homes?
If you’re like most people, you are probably wondering why and how some families are choosing to upgrade their homes in this current market with such confidence. Despite population growth and an improving job market, there is a slowdown in capital gains on Brisbane properties. Smart property investment magazine writes: “Despite high hopes for its…
5 ways to help you sell your property for the best price in 2019
It’s no secret that Australian house price growth is slowing down. For property owners, this can make calculating the value of their property even more difficult and the idea of selling even more daunting. One of our recent sales at 5/32 Collins Street, Nundah is a great example of how difficult it can be to navigate the…
How to make moving homes easier
Moving is horrible any time of year. But this time of year in Brisbane, it’s particularly awful. Soaring temperatures one day and flooding rains the next. That was indeed, the weekend just past, when an extraordinary number of people were apparently moving according to removalist companies. Leaving out the weather (which we obviously can’t control…
