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3 days ago
2 min

Claude Iaconi Wins RateMyAgent’s 2021 Perth - Property Sales Award

Claude Iaconi wins accolade as #1 Perth Agent 2021 - awarded by RateMyAgent .com.au

Dec 9, 2020
3 min

Missing out on property?

Purchasing property can be an exciting time but more often it can be a stressful and daunting time whether it’s your first home or your...

Jul 7, 2020
2 min

How to set a price for your home

Setting an asking price can be tricky. Learn why.

Jul 7, 2020
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, 2020
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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