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Australian Property Market

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Relieved property experts in this field are optimistic about the future growth of the industry after residential values appear to have dodged a bullet in the repercussions of the global financial crisis. Property prices seem to have seen the worst times behind them and are predicted to fair better in the coming future. Experts around the country are predicting capital increases of about 5 per cent.

But Brisbane-based property researcher Michael Matusik has gone against popular opinion and suggests that property developers should be cautious. He is saying that there are currently enough homes being built to meet the demand and that could even lead to an overbuild if current construction trends continue. He said increased migration abroad had not led to as great demand as expected, due in part to the big house arrangements.

RPData researcher Cameron Kusher is more optimistic than many commentators and predicted that the property market will see 7 to 8 per cent growth next year in Brisbane. He cited the availability of financing as the wildcard that could affect how many property investors enter the market. He predicted that many investors will be looking to buy old property stocks which were in need of renovation.

“The best-performing suburbs are those near transportation and schools, including Coopers Plains, Keperra and areas that were still affordable,” he said. BIS Shrapnel senior project manager of residential property Angie Zigomanis expects a growth of about 5 to 6 per cent in residential property established for next year. “Over the next two or three years, I think you’ll find interest rates will keep edging slowly upward and will keep the lid on the massive growth of double-digit price, we saw before, “he said.

Ray White property chairman Brian White says Australia has avoided a substantial decline in property prices. “Every time we seem to have forgotten the anguish of the four or five months of the year and have been trying to understand how on earth the year ended so strongly, “said White. He predicted growth of 5 percent for next year.

With so many positive predictions being forecasted by the property professionals, it seems like the Australian property market is forming a solid foundation to move in an upward growth trend in the long term. With the rest of the world’s economies also beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, it looks like any further declines in the property market will be limited. However, we still need to exercise some prudent and wait and ensure that we don’t experience a double dip recession.

Simple Tips on Saving for Your First Home in Australia

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Buying a home is huge step and a crucial decision to make for a couple. However, everything will be all right if you are on the right track. Listed below are some of the few simple tips to follow to save on your first home.
A five percent savings on your deposit account will help a lot with your first application and will reduce your interest amount as long you get your deposit in tack.
Knowing if one is eligible for the First Home Owner Grant or FHOG will be of big help as the government of Australia is giving way $7,000 grant to help those first homeowners get going. However, one could finally claim that, he or she must quality with the set categories first, which are the first homeowners should know.

* He or she must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.
* The property bought should be a home unit or flat specially designed for people to live in.
* Must have not claim the grant yet.
* The owners should occupy the home within 12 months of purchase, completions, or settlement.
* The application for the FHOG must be made within 12 months of settlement or completion.

Every state in Australia has different additional qualification like age limit and length of stay, which is why; it is advisable to check with your local authority.
Another thing that could help any first homeowner’s saves money from their first home is to avail of the low-interest for first homebuyers.Every state in Australia has different additional qualification like age limit and length of stay, which is why; it is advisable to check with your local
authority.
Another thing that could help any first homeowner’s saves money from their first home is to avail of the low-interest for first homebuyers.
Buying a home does not mean that you will have a huge debt to pay. You can also reduce it in some ways by finding the right features that will allow you to save thousands. To do this, one should consider a loan package that offer rate discounts for the loan’s life. Another way is to look for a loan that will allow you to pay more than the minimum free of charge.