Viewing by month: January 2011
Things to keep in mind when purchasing property overseas
There seems to be an unprecedented number of Australians choosing to invest in property overseas at the moment. And who can blame these buyers? With the current strength of the Australian dollar, as well as the relatively low prices of some international real estate, I can definitely understand how offshore property may look attractive. Purchasing a property overseas however can definitely be a complex process and there are a few things that investors...Read complete post
Property Marketing - The different ways to find a new home
I often find that reading through the property lift out of a newspaper can be quite an enjoyable way to look at what properties are available for sale. The beautifully laid out advertisements take on an almost picture-book like feel and in combination with my morning coffee make a great way to start the day! However there is no doubt that my slow browsing is not the preferred method of the majority of home-hunters in the market. The advent of the internet...Read complete post
Using Property Data to your Advantage
And we’re off! I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas and New Years and for those people who took time off work – had a nice, relaxing break. 2010 has now officially passed, and the team at CENTURY 21 are gearing up for what we believe will be a very busy year for real estate in 2011. For one reason or another, people often find themselves making ‘life’ decisions around New Years. I think it ties into the idea of resolution-making - the start of another...Read complete post