William Clark, Ray White economics team In the wake of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate decision today, we examine the state Australia is in, and qualify it against New Zealand’s efforts to curb inflation. With house prices taking …
Jacquie Laing is like the engine room of Ray White. She’s been keeping the train moving on the tracks for more than 30 years, plugging people in and out of its CRM and One System. Brisbane-based Jacquie originally joined the group …
EVERY Saturday, you can find Ray White Cheltenham’s Angela Limanis in one of her signature pantsuits, bringing down the hammer on another auction listing. Her pantsuit collection is legendary. Angela has seven different coloured/patterned pantsuits and countless coloured blazers. And yes, …
TOP principal Josh Tesolin has expanded his Ray White Quakers Hill business with the purchase of a significant rental roll and lease of another office premise. Two years on from opening his first business, Ray White Quakers Hill, Mr Tesolin …
Leading Melbourne agent Stefan Stella is excited to announce he has joined Ray White Glenroy to take his business to the next level. Mr Stella, who has almost 11 years real estate experience and has sold more than $800 million …
William Clark, Ray White economics team During the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns, we saw mass migration from major cities to the regions, and from New South Wales and Victoria to Queensland and Tasmania. We also saw Byron Bay become …
The Australian market is high functioning with high turnover, with not too much of a gap between buyers and sellers. We know we’re in a new cycle but there are a number of reasons why prices aren’t likely to drop …
Financing home improvements can be costly, but using your home equity could be a cost-effective way to get the most out of your renovations. Here’s how to unlock equity in your home by refinancing and how you could use the funds to make improvements to your home. What is equity, … Read more
A quick guide from Ray White Home Now Playing our part in the energy crises for your clients: our quick guide to help us appreciate a little more about what clients are going through We all know that the interest …
Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Chief Economist Energy prices are on the move and although a crisis of widespread blackouts looks to be averted for now, longer term, having an energy efficient home is going to become increasingly important. Are we …
Do you have a plethora of Pinterest boards with carefully curated images of your dream kitchen? You’re definitely not alone. A kitchen sets the tone for the entire house, so it’s a natural focal point for renovation plans and projects. And if you’re looking to sell, a stylish kitchen is … Read more
Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Chief Economist Stamp duty is back on the agenda with the NSW Government announcing this week that it will press forward with its proposed changes to the tax. The changes, which involve a gradual movement from …
It may sound counterintuitive, but rising interest rates could help borrowers save on their mortgage repayments. While rising rates have meant some borrowers have seen an increase in their repayments, rate rises have also triggered competition in the lending market, which have created more interest-saving opportunities for borrowers. As the major … Read more
According to Australia’s Energy Rating website, heating and cooling accounts for a hefty 40 per cent of our national household energy use on average. Simon Clark of Sustainable Homes Melbourne explains it this way: “Since the post-war boom, Australia’s focus was on building as many homes as possible, not necessarily building them well, or … Read more
Borrowers who locked in record-low fixed interest rates below 2 per cent in the past few years are likely to face a substantial increase in mortgage repayments when their fixed terms end and they roll onto their lender’s standard variable rate. The big banks now predict the official interest rate … Read more
Rising interest rates are expected to have a swifter-than-usual impact on the property market as reduced borrowing power and higher mortgage repayments weigh on already slowing buyer demand. Historically, changes to the cash rate had taken multiple months to have an effect, AMP Capital chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said, … Read more
We’re often so focused on the price we’re paying for a property, and any likely movements in the interest rates that will make the mortgage more expensive, we often completely forget to factor in the costs of actually being a home owner. Yet, those bills all still have to be … Read more
There’s a lot to weigh up when considering whether to buy an established house or build a new one. Everyone’s budget and lifestyle needs are unique, so there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. But taking a closer look at the pros and cons of both options enables buyers to make a … Read more
For award-winning horticulturalist Tammy Huynh, there is plenty to love about winter. “I love the changes the season brings,” the owner of Leaf an Impression shares. “The pace slows, deciduous trees lose their leaves revealing their sculptural silhouettes, and winter veggies are being harvested for hearty roasts and soups. “It’s not as … Read more
Record-low rates may soon be a thing of the past, with economists tipping the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to start increasing the 0.10 per cent cash rate as early as the second half of this year. But, the big four banks, as well as many other lenders, now expect … Read more