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Invitation to our Hervey Bay Office Grand Opening
You are invited to attend our opening party on 24th July 2010 between 9am and 12noon. We will have real estate agents onsite giving out free suburb profiles which will show what homes are selling for in your area. We will also have a mortgage broker and financial planner available to answer questions.
For [...]
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The Importance of listing a Property at the Correct Price
The property market in Maryborough is probably more competitive today than it has ever been. We are seeing auctions, substantial price drops and a huge number of new listings on a weekly basis.
It is therefore imperative, if selling a house, that your initial list price is spot on. Too often a seller will overprice a [...]
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First home buyer numbers plummet
Friday, 14 May 2010 – Media Release REIQ
The number of Queensland first home buyers has plummeted to their lowest level in six years, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) March housing finance report shows first home owners now represent just 13 per cent of the market in [...]
Give it to us how you want it back
Presenting your property for rent is one of the most important things that you as a landlord need to consider. Prior to a tenant moving in, your agent will do an Entry Condition Report. This lengthy document details the condition that the property was in when the tenant moves in. It details cleanliness, defects and [...]
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Do you know what you are renting?
More and more tenants are finding themselves in a position where they cannot inspect a property before making an application. People are moving towns (often interstate) and some people are simply working long hours and are unable to make time. But what are the risks associated with applying for a property before you look at [...]
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Are You Being Sold Lies?
Recently in our office we have come across a situation where another local agent is approaching our clients with the promise of buyers who are waiting to see the clients homes. A few of our clients, have signed listing agreements with this agent very excited by the prospect of a buyer who is particularly interested [...]
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New Legislation
From 1st July 2009, the Residential Tenancies Act that we currently follow will be repealed. After this date we will be operating under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
The Act is similar to that of the Residential Tenancies Act of 1994, however, it has some differences/changes. Many of these changes favour the tenant, [...]
Flipping For Sale By Owner (FSBO) Homes
September 26, 2007 by Steven Gillman
What are FSBO homes, and can you really make money flipping them? First some definitions. “Flipping” refers to buying and selling real estate for a profit over a short period of time. Some “flippers” are looking only to make money from buying low and reselling quickly, while others repair and [...]
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The importance of telling the truth to your agent