We may well be living in very uncertain times, but while there is a lot of uncertainty at the moment it’s always good to remember, property values rise, remain steady and even decline. But ultimately, investing in property stands the test of time. Peter Koulizos chairman of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) recently.
Most people work on the rule of thumb of buy low and sell high – but when is a good time to buy and when is a good time to put your property on the market? The real estate market generally falls into three categories: Buyer’s markets Buyer’s markets are when the market favours the.
The word ‘normality’ has a strange ring to it these days, as we find ourselves in a world where the rules which we usually live by change on a daily basis. However, there is one aspect of ‘normality’ at Andriessen Property and Newcastle Property Management that hasn’t changed; our ‘normal’ is that we are still.
The Federal Government has announced the Commercial Leasing Principles during the COVID-19 epidemic. This is a brief overview of what we understand they are: Purpose of the code The Code imposes a set of good faith leasing principles in relation to commercial leases (including retail, office and industrial). The Code applies to “eligible business” –.
After several weeks of negotiations between the Federal Government and the Individual State Governments it was decided to allow each state to set their own rules for Residential Tenancies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The NSW Government has passed its amendments and the following is a brief breakdown. New Changes Commenced on 15 April 2020. The.
The new residential tenancy laws came into play Monday 23 March 2020. In this second article of our 2-part series, we take a further look at what has changed and highlight some key areas of interest within the sections. To see all the changes, visit the NSW Fair Trading website*. New information to be disclosed.
On the 23rd March 2020, the new residential tenancy laws will begin. The aim of many of these changes is to reduce disputes over repairs and maintenance, increase protection and certainty for tenants, and clarify the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords. Many of these changes apply only for all new tenancies and.
According to a review released in January, energy-efficient features add up to nearly 10% to a property’s value. The University of Wollongong review looked at research from 14 countries and included data from the ACT. This is the only Australian jurisdiction requiring sellers to disclose the energy-efficiency rating of their home. The review found a.
A question we’re often asked is whether to sell a home by holding an auction or by private sale…. Well it depends! Some argue the economical process of auctions are the best way to get the most competitive price, however others argue a private sale is better as there is room for negotiation. There are.
Thinking of diversifying your property portfolio? Commercial property might be an avenue worth exploring. Commercial property does offer some great returns and while commercial property leases do often take a bit of negotiation as there are more points to consider compared to a residential lease, commercial leases tend to be for much longer; in fact,.