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These days technology is evolving at a rapid pace. From smart phones to funky tablets, everyone seems to be embracing it. This includes progressive real estate agents who strive to stay ahead of the game. Quick Response codes or QR codes are a chief example of the latest technology being incorporated into the industry. Their [...]

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These days it’s hard to imagine life without the internet. Many of us have become extremely comfortable with surfing the net and buying online. It’s fun and it’s fast. And just about anything is available online, from clothes to holidays, antique furniture to the latest computer software – it’s all there, just a couple of [...]

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There are at least five different property titles available under Australian law. Each one holds a different meaning for a purchaser or owner. The most common forms of title or “freehold” are Torrens and strata. These titles include any ‘encumbrances’ such as easements or outstanding debt held over the property by other parties such as [...]

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  Everyone loves a good deal in real estate. We all like to think we are getting maximum “bang for our buck” and a positive return on our investment. Potential buyers of your home will definitely be looking for that value. By enhancing the property’s perceived worth you will attract more genuine buyers and move [...]

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Important real estate terms can sometimes be difficult to interpret. The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIV) provides a comprehensive list of industry vocabulary on their website. Below are some of the more popular terms and their definitions. APPRAISAL – The term commonly used in America to indicate what is termed in Australia as a [...]

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The property market will be drawing a collective sigh of relief as the year comes to a close. As we look back on how the market performed in 2011, we may well see an overall correction of up to 10 per cent – a significant drop for the property market but a fraction of the [...]

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Consider these tips when looking for property in a depressed market. Purchasing an investment property when the market is down can be extremely profitable. But you still have to make sure you’re getting a good deal in a buyers’ market – and wise investors won’t be so blinded by the chance of a ”bargain” that [...]

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Well here are the next five tips to help you go green without breaking the bank.6. Green Kris KringleWe’ve all heard of Kris Kringle – the holiday season group gift exchange game with a maximum limit on how much you can spend per gift ($5, $10, etc.). For Green Kris Kringle, instead of a monetary [...]

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Are you finding it difficult to make sense of the daily bombardment of mixed media messages about the state of the property market? You’re not alone.Yes, the market in 2011 is going through a transition period where some properties are remaining steady, others are rising in value and some are falling. There will never be [...]

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Latest Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) figures indicate a slight correction in Melbourne’s overall median house price. The median dropped from $567,500 in June to $551,000 in September. This represents a correction of 2.8% over the quarter. The result was similar in the unit and apartment market, where the median dropped by 2.3% from [...]

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