The effects of the pandemic on Australia's housing market has been relatively benign, as outlined in a report released this month by CoreLogic. Focusing particularly on Sydney and Melbourne, our two largest real estate markets, the report reveals that we've weathered the pandemic exceedingly well. Key factors that have underpinned this success include: CoreLogic's research shows that …
What could you do with $133,505?
Real Estate. It's a funny business. You have at your disposal experts you can call on to help you on the journey and save you money. We're talking big money, not small change you can find down the back of your couch. Yet it is probably still one of the few industries where people feel they can have a crack at it themselves (or call on Uncle Bob) and do a better job. If your toilet backs up, are …
Are buyers back?
A few weeks on from the federal election and with an interest rate cut thrown in for good measure, it seems that there is some confidence returning to the Melbourne real estate market. Agents I've been speaking to have said that they're seeing more hands going up at auction, with clearance rates lifting and some properties performing well. It's still a case by case basis, regarding which suburb …