Category Archives: Property Port Douglas
First Home Buyers in Queensland benefit from buying off the plan or building
Queensland first home buyers and the construction industry will benefit from the Newman Government’s first State Budget, which more than doubles the grant for new first home buyers. Premier Campbell Newman said first home buyers would receive $15,000 – up … Continue reading
RBA Keeps Interest Rates on Hold
RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA KEEPS THE OFFICIAL CASH RATE ON HOLD The Reserve Bank of Australia today decided to hold the official cash rate at 3.5 per cent for a second consecutive month – a decision that is expected to … Continue reading
Right Moment To Take The Leap
Timing isn’t the be-all and end-all of investing. Still, in-depth analysis of the property cycle to identify the best time to buy will boost your chances of buying a property that will outperform the average. In a depressed market, … Continue reading
House Prices in Australia – Speech by RBA Governor Glenn Stevens
This is an edited version of a speech given by Reserve Bank Governor Glenn Stevens at the Annika Foundation Luncheon on July 24. Scaled to measures of income, Australian dwelling prices on a national basis have in fact declined and … Continue reading
Client Referral – Property Management
Hi Christina, Just want to say that myself and Maree are grateful for the level of service you provide, and the professional manner in which you and the team conduct business. We have a few investment properties in Australia and … Continue reading
Hot tips for property investors
Whether you area first time home buyer or a seasoned property investor, it is always good to be reminded of smart property investment principles. Given such, I have decided to share with you the following piece provided by our very … Continue reading
Four More Interest Rate Cuts In 2012
How does a 1% interest rate cut sound to you? According to an economist from one of the country’s Big Four banks, the RBA could spring four more interest rate cuts on the Aussie public this year. But will the … Continue reading
Abolition of Sustainability Declarations now in effect.
On Wednesday 27 June, the Treasury (Cost of Living) and Other Legislation Amendment Act received royal assent. As a result, from Wednesday 27 June, there is no longer a requirement for Sellers or their Selling Agent to provide a Sustainability Declaration when selling a … Continue reading
RBA Cuts 0.25% on Interest Rates
CENTURY 21 PORT DOUGLAS : RATE CUT WILL DELIVER BOOST TO PROPERTY MARKET Century 21, the largest real estate organisation in the Asia Pacific region, believes that today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to lower the … Continue reading
A Bidder’s Guide to Auctions in Queensland
A Bidder’s Guide for residential property in Queensland Bidding at an auction can be both exciting and intimidating to the uninitiated. This guide seeks to de-mystify the auction process and provide clarification on the roles and responsibilities of auctioneers and … Continue reading
