Virtual bidding wars for Queensland real estate may be here to stay, with pandemic-induced border closures “supercharging” technology across the property sector during the pandemic. And sealing the deal using virtual inspections, digital signatures and facial recognition technology are just some of the ways that buying bricks and mortar may have changed forever. ‘Essentially free’.
If community, liveability and sustainability are on your property checklist, buying into a new land development could make good sense. New estates can suit a range of households, from first-home buyers looking to get a foot in the door to upgraders seeking more room to move; and downsizers keen on a low maintenance lifestyle. Here’s.
New mortgage data has revealed surprise hotspots where first home buyers are flocking across Brisbane, SEQ and further north, including some of the state’s most expensive suburbs. Analysis of over 3,000 property transactions by independent mortgage brokers uncovered the top 10 postcodes where first home buyers were flocking this calendar year, with almost a fifth.
First-home buyers are beginning to be squeezed out of the housing market by investors who are driving stiff competition at auctions, agents report. The change is trickling through on auction floors with more investors registering to bid on properties, sending prices higher. Some are determined to buy bricks and mortar rather than leaving money in.
Desperate first-home hopefuls locked out of expensive capital cities are renting in the city and investing in more affordable regional property markets. Stunning major-city price growth has caught out many buyers, quickly leaving them behind since the market began to bounce back last year. The recovery has continued this year with the strongest pace of growth.
For buyers looking for land to build their dream home, sunshine, space and access to great lifestyle opportunities are increasingly must-haves. The Gold Coast has long been a popular holiday destination with Australians seeking their fix of sunshine and surf. However, in recent times, it has been firmly in the sights of buyers looking for.
Coronavirus: Can I still sell my house? FAQs on how COVID-19 affects the housing market The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted upon almost every industry including real estate. State and federal governments have introduced necessary restrictions to stop the spread of the virus. But the property market continues to operate, with the safety and health of.
Government gets green light to go halfsies with 10k home buyers A controversial scheme that will see the Federal Government go halfsies with 10,000 first home buyers a year has been given a green light to go ahead. This after the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation Amendment Bill 2019 — which was first introduced.
Congratulations on deciding to buy a property. Now comes the big task of finding a home or investment property that matches your needs and budget. There’s a sea of options before you and somewhere among them is that perfect property waiting to be transferred to you. Between identifying the perfect property and acquiring it, there.
PRO surfer Sally Fitzgibbons is investing in the Gold Coast’s soaring skyline, making a million-dollar-plus property play. The NSW-based 25-year-old has bought a two-bedroom apartment in the $1 billion Jewel high-rise development which will border the beach at Surfers Paradise. She is paying an undisclosed sum for a tower one pad which she is calling.