Australia has experienced one of the longest ‘bull runs’ in the country’s property value history, and even though COVID-19 restrictions have tempered growth, so far we’ve only seen incremental declines in home values – apart from the luxury price ranges. We’ve had some very good price increases in most state capitals, particularly over the p... Read more

So, you’re finally ready to sell your home! The big decision has been made and now you can sit back, relax and wait for the buyers to roll on in, right? Ah, not quite – almost every single home going to market needs some attention, probably including yours. There are a number of things to consider once you’ve decided to sell, but initially there are three stages to preparing y... Read more

First National Mooloolaba & Maroochydore strive to maximise the sale price of every home we market. We consult carefully with you on the approach to your sale, and pride ourselves on getting the best results in the shortest possible time. Here's how ... 1. Accurate appraisalWe want to sell your property for the highest price, in the shortest possible time. This starts with a realistic comp... Read more

The key to achieving a great price is pricing the property correctly from the outset, launching the property with maximum impact, and then having experience in negotiating multiple offers.A good agent will be realistic about the likely selling range of your property, and about the marketing budget that is required to get you the results you want. We will do a thorough market analysis and be hon... Read more

Investors are concerned with a variety of wealth growing factors, but capital growth is undeniably an important factor of your investment. Here’s how to spot areas that are likely to grow.There are many reasons people choose to invest in property, whether for the positive and negative gearing benefits, rental returns or even due to the perceived safety in investing in bricks and mortar.In... Read more

Although residential property prices and market conditions remain favourable as summer approaches, First National Real Estate Coastal principal, Paul Angell has advised homeowners to avoid the six most common mistakes people make when pricing their home.‘Australian dwelling values have risen 0.5 per cent over the quarter and 7.5 per cent over the past twelve months and, with stock levels ... Read more

Source: Your Investment PropertyDoes a swimming pool give a home a competitive edge in Australia’s highly saturated housing market?Lendi, the Sydney-based home loan platform, surveyed more than 1,000 Aussies online to find out if respondents would pay more for a house with a pool.The most popular response? No, respondents would not pay an additional amount for a house with a pool (39... Read more

Even if you are not planning to sell your home in the near future, a fresh and welcoming exterior is a wonderful thing to come home to each day. From front doors, house numbers and verandah furnishings to colour schemes, landscaping and basic repairs, this smorgasbord of ideas will hopefully inspire a few changes around your own home.   1. Add big, bold house numbersIt’s ... Read more

Everybody has a different idea of what makes a buyer fall instantly in love, but should you really be baking bread? Does there really need to be the aroma of coffee wafting through the hallway? And would these things really make you fall under some sort of buyers’ spell anyway? Let’s take a step back and think about what’s really important to a buyer.For starters, nobody is... Read more

If you’re considering how you can get the best return for your property dollar, here are ten renovation tips that could be worth up to ten grand. 1. Saving is earning Savings on energy and water bills will pay down your mortgage faster, allowing you to reach that magic goal sooner. 2. Rebates save!When the government refunds your investment in something it considers valuable, its... Read more

It’s easy to see Australian’s have a passion for property renovation. All you need to do is switch on the television and you’ll find evidence in the number of home shows dominating our screens. A large number of property investor’s complete additions or alterations to their investment property each year, yet many of these investors are unaware of how these renovati... Read more

When an investor first decides to put their property up for rent, often they will weigh up whether it is better to rent the property unfurnished or furnished. Making this decision will largely depend upon the circumstances of the individual investor and the type of property they are renting. There are, however, a number of advantages and disadvantages an investor can take into consideration be... Read more

  A few things tend to attach themselves to selling a home; stress, financial uncertainty and other people's opinions. But before you even dream of someone yelling "sold", you have to make sure your property is in tip top shape. Here are the basics on marketing your home so it stands apart from the crowd.  "Just like there is truth in good advertising, we'd like to see truth ... Read more