October 2007

Are Sydney Housing Prices on the Rise?

The biggest question facing home buyers right now is whether or not home prices have started to rise again and is the rise going to be like that of 2000-2003?
Well, here’s my thoughts:
The top end of the market is booming with multi-million dollar sales for Sydney Harbourfront homes continuing to set new records with Point [...]

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How Much Money Should You Spend to Market Your Home?

How much money should you spend on marketing when you choose to sell your home? This question is one of the biggest problems facing vendors when examining marketing proposals from real estate agents in Sydney, Melbourne and throughout Australia. Rarely are the true facts ever offered as most agents have no formal marketing or negotiation [...]

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Should I rent or should I buy?

The Marquette Turner team frequently are asked the question “should I rent or buy?” And this isn’t just for first-home buyers, but also investors.
Whilst everyone’s personal circumstances obviously vary, and with the price of real estate in capital cities these days, it is certainly an important question.
Whilst there is not a simple answer, here’s a [...]

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The Best House in the Best Street?

The saying goes that you should always buy “the worst house in the best street”. But we wonder how much of this is based on old wives tales, and how much on fact?
So, could it be better to buy “the best house in the worst street” or perhaps even “the best house in the [...]

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Smart people use the services of smart professionals

The benefits of education of the property industry to our clients is smart business.
For companies that provide excellent products and services, the most knowledgeable clients are the best clients. The reason is simple. The more our clients know about our industry, the more they appreciate the services provided.
Thus, whether your interest is in buying, [...]

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