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Another Boom in Brisbane?

March 31st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Australia’s housing crisis is expected to worsen considerably during the next five years, with property prices forecast to rise by as much as 40 per cent.
With housing affordability already at record lows, an annual construction shortfall will put further pressure on rents and house prices.
Rising interest rates has compounded the problem, with most choosing to [...]

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Tags: Apartment · Australia · Brisbane · City · Education · Investment · investing

How do i choose an agent to sell my home?

February 5th, 2008 · 2 Comments

One of the hardest parts of selling your home is deciding who should take the responsibility of the sales & marketing process. It’s not something you do everyday, so knowing what to look for isn’t always easy.
The estimated sale price of your property should be the very last reason for choosing an agent. Most agents [...]

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Tags: Education · Investment · Real Estate

The Best Real Estate In The World

December 14th, 2007 · No Comments

Australia has some of the highest priced real estate in the world according to Demographia. The calculations are based on the number of years of household income required to pay for a house.
As expected, Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia taking 8.5 years to buy a home costing $520,300. Sydney is the 7th [...]

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Tags: Australia · Brisbane · Education · Investment · Real Estate · Trends

What are the actual costs involved with buying a new home?

November 29th, 2007 · 2 Comments

 
So the day has come when you are looking at buying your first property.
“Fantastic!” you think to yourself, “I can pick up a city apartment for $350,000! BONZA”
But careful there, the asking price of a property is just one of the many things you need to consider before you sign on the [...]

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Tags: Australia · Brisbane · Education · Investment · Property · Real Estate · Realty