Turning a negative location into a positive
Samantha Payne, licensee and director at LJ Hooker Subiaco in Perth, says vendors, with the help of their agent, can overcome a property’s negative aspects using a combination of tactics. Payne, the vice-president of the Australian chapter of the International Real Estate Federation, says development in an area should be promoted, not talked down, when marketing a property for sale. It’s about ...
101 amazing blog post ideas for your real estate website
Creating a blog that people actually want to read and share is a challenge that every online marketer faces, day in and day out. The mediums evolve, the customers grow up, and the industry changes on a daily basis. When folks come to us for blogging advice, we generally direct them to start out by focusing on who their target audience is. You could call this demographic information, but to me i...
Where to find cheaper rent in surrounding suburbs
Did you know that often suburbs right near popular areas can be quite a bit cheaper? By moving to a neighbouring suburb, renters can potentially save up to $490 a week, an analysis of realestate.com.au/invest data reveals. So if you’re looking for a better deal, you may not have to go far at all. Where’s the cheapest suburb to rent near you? How much cheaper? The top 10 area...
Housing affordability improves but not in Sydney
A new report showed national housing affordability has reached its best level in seven years, but the improved buying conditions did not affect NSW. Housing became more affordable in Victoria, WA, SA, NT and Tasmania, but stayed the same or worsened in Queensland, NSW and the ACT, according to the REIA and Adelaide Bank data. Much of the improvement was the result of a fall in interest rates...