Risk in Property Investment: What Australian Investors Need to Consider
Property investment can be an effective way to build wealth over the long term, but it carries risks. When people think about property investment risks, they often focus on the obvious ones: rising interest rates, falling property prices, a bad tenant damaging the property, or a flood coming through. These are all genuine risks of […]
Things to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying
Knowing the right things to ask a real estate agent when buying can help you understand the seller’s position, identify potential risks, clarify how the sale will be handled and uncover information that may not be obvious from the online listing. The more useful information you can gather, the better placed you are to tailor […]
How Much Should I Offer on a House in Brisbane?
A practical guide to valuing the property, reading the sales campaign and deciding when to negotiate—or walk away. There is no reliable rule that says you should offer 5% below the asking price—or a set amount above an “Offers Over” figure. The right offer depends on the property’s value, its advantages and risks, buyer competition, […]
How Are Properties Sold in Brisbane? A Buyer’s Guide to “Offers Over”, Auctions & More
If you’re buying property in Brisbane, you’ll quickly notice that properties are advertised in many different ways. You might see Offers Over, Offers From, a fixed price, Contact Agent, auction or expressions of interest. So what do these different Brisbane property sale methods actually mean — and how should they affect what you offer? The […]
How to Choose a Selling Agent in Brisbane: Independent Vendor Advocacy
Choosing the right real estate agent is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when selling a property. The agent you appoint can shape how your home is positioned, how much you spend on marketing, the quality of buyer interest, the strength of the negotiation and, ultimately, the result you get. But in Brisbane, choosing […]