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Jul 7
2 min

How to set a price for your home

Setting an asking price can be tricky. Learn why.

Jul 7
2 min

Investing in Property is better than having money in the Bank

Do the 'Bail In' Laws mean that Property is safer than money in the Bank?

Apr 11
4 min

HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME DURING THE COVID19 LOCK DOWN

Changes to everyday life due the coronavirus outbreak have already affected the property market, but the recent government announcement t...

Dec 24, 2019
4 min

Claude's predictions for 2020

Demand for houses was strong during 2019 with active buyers across all price ranges. Apartments on the other hand continued to lose value...

Dec 5, 2019
5 min

How home stagers turn deal-breakers into selling points when preparing a property for sale

Every home owner putting their property on the market wants to achieve the best price, and more often than not it’s about creating an emo...

Sep 11, 2019
5 min

4 reasons I wouldn't buy off the plan

In the current market, I suggest buying an established apartment, say 3 or more years old, will be a less riskier than buying brand new o...

Sep 10, 2019
2 min

How to choose the right real estate agent

Finding the real estate agent who is right for you can be like an interview process, so it’s wise to have two or three agents view your...

Aug 15, 2019
3 min

Why local legs are best

There’s no denying the internet is a powerful tool when harnessed correctly. However it can be full of inaccurate information which can b...

Aug 15, 2019
3 min

Sell before buying or buy before selling?

It’s a question that often comes up when looking to move to a new home. While there are certain obvious advantages of selling your existi...

Aug 15, 2019
2 min

How to read the market and sell at the right time

With 20 years inner city selling experience, I believe sellers need to think beyond accepted practice and instead focus on supply and dem...

Aug 15, 2019
3 min

Why you should consider the auction method

The auction process can be stressful, exciting and rewarding depending on which side of the fence you sit. However, regardless of the out...

Aug 14, 2019
2 min

Homes staged to perfection

Presenting a home as attractively as possible before putting it on the market is nothing new; a fresh coat of paint, clearing the clutter...

Aug 14, 2019
4 min

Preparing your property for the market - Claude's Top 5 Tips

Want to sell quickly and for the highest possible price? So does everyone. But after working with hundreds of property sellers over the y...

Aug 7, 2019
2 min

5 tips to help you buy your ideal home this summer

As spring rolls in and with warmer days ahead in summer, Claude guarantees there’s more buyers out house-hunting before the Christmas hol...

Aug 7, 2019
3 min

Do rental properties need marketing too?

It’s commonly known that having a professional marketing campaign is crucial when listing a property for sale, but what about rental prop...

Aug 7, 2019
2 min

Are you seriously into selling?

In my experience, most sellers consider they are serious from the moment their home hits the market. They definitely want to sell, they c...

Jul 3, 2019
3 min

Home staging tips for a speedy winter sale.

With winter time generally considered to be traditionally a slower selling season, a lot of sellers are tempted to wait until spring roll...

Jun 18, 2019
3 min

Deciding how much to spend before selling

Deciding how much to spend on a house before putting it on the market is tricky. Should sellers splash out on a fancy new kitchen to appe...

Jun 5, 2019
4 min

9 things that turn buyers off

While every buyer has their own opinion here are some common complaints from buyers looking for properties that make them turn up their n...

May 30, 2019
4 min

7 ways to slash your property tax bill before you submit your tax return.

As a property investor, I see tax time as an opportunity to make sure I am maximising my deductions. Property owners are able to claim a w...

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