The powerhouse team behind Ray White Windsor, Ray White Richmond and Ray White North Richmond, have opened the doors at their fourth location in Pitt Town | Wisemans Ferry in Sydney’s historic North West pocket along the Hawkesbury River. Peter …
OVER the past year, there has been a rapid change in the way South Australians live and work which has led to strong growth in the property market. Many buyers have been looking to the Adelaide Hills which offers an …
THE post-Easter market continued to see buyers out in force at auctions, with some fierce bidding reported across the nation as determined purchasers came prepared to secure their dream homes. Australasia’s largest property group had booked 567 auctions to go under …
THE post-Easter market continued to see buyers out in force at auctions, with some fierce bidding reported across the nation as determined purchasers came prepared to secure their dream homes. Australasia’s largest property group had booked 567 auctions to go under …
If you’re looking for a home loan, chances are you’ve heard about a product called lenders mortgage insurance. Better known as LMI, it’s got an almost evil reputation, and many borrowers will move heaven and earth to avoid paying it. But is it really as bad as people make it … Read more
AS regional markets continue to grow, Ray White New South Wales have welcomed Mahan Shishineh to a newly-created position of General Manager Regional for the state. Mr Shishineh joins Australasia’s leading agency after a successful career of almost a decade …
Peter Diamantidis is one of the country’s top agents. He sold 219 properties last financial year which is five times more than the average agent. The award-winning agent achieved the staggeringly high volume without any help from a sales associate and …
It was a month of records. We are extremely proud that we served more than 19,000 families and businesses to find a new home or investment property across Australia and New Zealand during the month, representing $8.74 billion in transaction …
Don’t let your plant obsession get in the way of getting your bond back with these tips from Ray White Southbank Head of Property Persa Kapsali. As houseplants become more popular and accessible, Persa has noticed that the vast majority …
Do we need a BDM in our business or would it be better to appoint a sales associate to work with the investment buyers in the sales business that we meet at open homes every weekend? A sales associate would …
In 2020, COVID-19 certainly changed a lot about the world we live in and we saw the property market slow down throughout lockdown. However, we have come out the other side and prices are healthier than ever and first time …
If your current space is looking a bit dated, your mind might wander to a full-blown renovation to spruce things up. Alas, there a few solutions that don’t involve knocking down walls and replacing flooring. These projects are quick, easy and will have your home looking refreshed in no time. … Read more
Booming prices have caught many home buyers off guard, with first-timers and upsizers struggling with a rising market fuelled by government stimulus and rock-bottom interest rates. The surge comes when countless Australians are reassessing housing needs and seeking more space or a better lifestyle, yet having few properties for sale, … Read more
Ask anyone and they’ll no doubt have a horror story about moving house. I still have flashbacks to my most recent move: the late nights packing and sorting; squeezing my queen-size mattress into the lift, dragging it down a hallway and into my apartment; the exhaustion. While it’s often mentally, … Read more
Your home provides obvious clues about your taste, but have you considered what it says about your relationships? It probably offers “tells” about your family situation and who rules the roost. Sydney couple Gabrielle Martinovich and David Hull, for example, say the pizza oven in their yard and the camper … Read more
Hopeful homebuyers are pulling out all the stops to increase their budget as housing prices soar by taking on more debt or asking family for help. Mortgage brokers are fielding enquiries from buyers who have already gained pre-approval but soon realise their limit is not enough to keep up with … Read more
A generation ago, the biggest signifier of adulthood was marriage. Twenty years ago, it was buying a house together. But 21 years into the 21st century, with renting and singlehood more popular than ever, there are no clear-cut signs that you’re officially “adulting” anymore. Instead, we must rely on more nascent … Read more
Tradition dictates that a lunch break is for eating. But the truth is, if you’re working from home, there are better ways to structure your day. Working from home is something that Australians want to continue long-term. In a report released by Bastion Insights in January this year, it was found … Read more
When my husband has friends over at night, I prepare to sleep with hands over ears. Their laughter may be faint, but I know my sleep will be pushed back several hours. Since I prefer not to use earplugs, I wondered if there are ways to soundproof my room, or … Read more
A new year is a great time to start saving, especially if the holiday period hasn’t been kind to your wallet. Even though you may feel like money has been pouring out of you, there are still ways to start saving for that new home or accelerate your path towards … Read more