Viewing by month: July 2009
Thinking outside the development square
For anyone who has lived in a residential apartment complex, or has lived through the experience of moving from one such complex to another, you will have quite possibly thought to yourself that the developers behind these buildings have a bit of an aversion to customisation. Most of the apartments I have seen in my time indicate that developers...Read complete post
Today is Bastille Day! How does that relate to property? Well...
Today is Bastille Day! Break out the baguettes and the champagne! Apart from telling every one of my day dreams about owning an apartment overlooking Montemarte, I was wondering how I could link France and real estate today for the purposes of this blog...Read complete post
Bidding for property at a live auction
It’s possible that in the real estate game, there is nothing more exciting than a live auction, especially if you’re one of the people actively involved. Bidding at auction can also be incredibly nerve-wracking, particularly the first time around but most people say that once they’ve done it, they’re hooked. That explains then, why large...Read complete post
How the rich think
Many equate property with wealth, and during the boom time, many entered the real estate game because it was viewed as a sure fire way to make money, and many people did. But sadly the title of this post does not relate directly to how I think. No, I am not part of the rich people I speak of! In fact, I am referring to the...Read complete post
Sea Changes
When the weather is a little dreary and you’re not having the best of days, it’s easy to start thinking of places you’d rather be. Some take this all the way, which is where the phenomenon of the sea change comes into play. Although the holiday home market may have suffered slightly with the downturn in the...Read complete post
What women want when it comes to property
I’ve touched on the topic of what women want when it comes to property previously, and when I came across a survey dedicated to exactly that I thought maybe I would look at the subject again. The survey I refer to was conducted by a company called Splash Consulting Group, who through an online poll got the opinions and...Read complete post
The power of a real estate agent
As a man who has dedicated his career to real estate and CENTURY 21, I may appear a tad biased when I say don’t underestimate the power of a real estate agent, but it is in fact very true. For anyone invested in property, it is actually sound advice to never take for granted the influence a real estate agent has in a...Read complete post
Are bad photos of a property better than no photos?
If you’re looking at buying or selling a property, it’s difficult to over-estimate the importance of presentation. I’ve blogged about this subject before, and most property tips you’ll find around the traps include the mandatory spiel on how to present your home for sale. I’ve also mentioned before the importance of an online presence when it comes...Read complete post
The power of positive thinking
The economy is certainly still a hot topic, evidenced by most of my recent posts, and for those invested in real estate, and for those who are considering investing in real estate, the impact on the market is also a hot topic. Understandably so. Real estate is one of, if not THE, largest investment most people will make in their lifetime. Despite that, I am pretty...Read complete post
Abolishment of stamp duty good news for the real estate market
The recent news that stamp duty on housing loans could be abolished as a result of the Henry Tax review has been hailed as more good news for real estate agents and the property market. Nationally it would seem that real estate agents have welcomed the proposed abolishment of the stamp duty saying it will provide another incentive for buyers to enter the...Read complete post