What is unlawful entry?
The more I investigate this breach of the Property Act, the more common I realise this is. Landlords DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT to enter their rental property without issuing a Form Nine (entry notice). It called unlawful entry and any landlord or real estate agent who does it is in serious breach. The problem…
Lights, Camera, Drama. The Fallout From ‘The Block’ Auction Day
It’s no secret that drama makes good TV. And auctions make good drama. So it’s not surprising that The Block Auction Day is one of the biggest nights in the TV year in terms of viewers and ratings. That’s how Channel Nine can afford to buy such impressive real estate, with advertisers clamouring for advertising…
Breaking The Mold On Real Estate Agents
I sat down with Mario Lattanzi, Principal of Clark Real Estate, to discuss his “wish list” in terms of recruiting for new sales people. It makes for interesting and refreshing reading and may just surprise you….. Q. What is the number one quality you look for in potential new sales employees? A. “We want…
Brisbane’s Healthiest Suburbs List . The Inner North Shines.
We hear it said all the time. It’s the lifestyle in Brisbane that is our greatest drawcard. But what areas of Brisbane are the healthiest? And which comes first? Are healthy people drawn to healthy suburbs or do they become healthy once they reside there? The study, commissioned by Domain and authored by Deloitte Access…
What Are the Top Five Attributes of a Good Real Estate Agent?
We’ve all been there…. Faced with a professional who acts anything but and you are left tearing your hair out thinking “Do I really have to pay this person?”. Real Estate Agents are not immune to criticism, and rightly so. We talked to a selection of buyers and sellers and made a list of the…
Should We Be Panicking About House Prices In Brisbane?
Doom and gloom about falling house prices is all over the news. But should be be panicking in Brisbane? The short answer to that question is no. No way. For once we can stick it to our Southern cousins. While Melbourne has firmly overtaken Sydney as the nation’s weakest housing market, Brisbane’s median house price…
First Impressions Count
It’s true. First impressions count in a major way. Especially, apparently in Queensland… Bessie Hassan, Money Expert at finder.com.au, says the figures show a property’s street appeal should never be underestimated. “The survey findings clearly show that first impressions count. Sellers could be left bitterly disappointed with offers if the street appeal of a listed…
Investing in Brisbane? Look for the Ugly Duckling
BUY SMART – NOT CHEAP When it comes to investing in a property that is going to deliver the outcome (money in the bank) it’s important to remember that “cheap” in not your goal when looking for the right property to buy. but “smart” is. You don’t have to necessarily have to buy the worst…
GROWTH IN NORTHERN SUBURBS – AN ANALYSIS
Thinking of buying or selling in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane? In order to do both, research is not just helpful but also necessary. In order to do an accurate analysis on market growth in individual suburbs, its necessary to look at the MEDIAN sales price over a longer period of time, rather than looking…
Silent Auction is the way to go in Brisbane
Introduction The Silent Auction is a lesser-known but powerful tool in the real estate industry, have been gaining popularity among sellers and buyers alike. Unlike traditional auctions, where bids are made publicly and competition can drive up prices artificially, Silent Auctions provide a discreet and efficient way for buyers to place their best offer without…