Buyers’ list of worries
FORGET a housing crash or risk of defaulting on mortgage payments – the biggest worry for property buyers is getting a home with unforeseen damage and hefty maintenance requirements.
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Riskiest part of buying home revealed
FORGET a housing crash or the risk of defaulting on mortgage payments — the biggest risk for property buyers is far closer to home, new research shows.
Nightmare home listed for $2m
IT has no electricity, the roof has caved in and the floors have turned rickety and unstable but the vendors of one of Sydney’s worst homes has listed at a multi-million dollar price — and for good reason.
Price falls rattle property industry
REAL estate professionals can usually be relied upon to take a sunny view of the market but surveys now show their expectations of growth in prices have reached an all-time low.
Biggest mistake buyers make with agents
IT’S no secret that some people struggle to trust real estate agents but many buyers have been shooting themselves in the foot by ignoring one vital part of an agent’s job.
Ripe time to buy a vineyard
EVER dreamt of owning a vineyard while sipping away at a glass of merlot? A string of vintage wineries have hit the market for sale and experts say buyers can capitalise on lower prices.
Home price falls bigger than expected
A PROPERTY outlook report released today has revealed how long Sydney’s property prices will continue falling, with sales results from the past 12 months showing prices have already dropped by bigger margins than expected.
Western homes in gold rush since GFC
NEW research has revealed the Sydney suburbs that recorded the largest increases in property prices in the decade since 2008 and it is good news for homeowners in Western Sydney.
Shocking price for hoarder house
ITS rooms are filled with mountains of garbage and the garden has been swallowed by a jungle of weeds but a hoarder’s home in Western Sydney has given onlookers another reason to be stunned.
Love at first sight is highly overrated
WHEN you’re talking about property, love at first sight can be more than just a little bit dangerous.
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