Warlimont & Nut

It is a dilemma most property sellers face when it's time to sell. Your well meaning family and friends have absolutely no effect on how the market values your property. What your property is worth in any given market is determind primarily by the law of supply and demand. Unfortunately there is no exact scientific formula that covers all properties in all market conditions, which you can use to calculate your property's worth. There are however a number of factors that come into the equation... View Post »

Did you know that you have a much better chance of selling your property quickly if you price it to meet the market in the first weeks of the marketing campaign? This strategy is much more successful than pricing it on the highest price and hoping that someone might pay that "premium" price. You should always be careful of an unscrupulous agent promising you an unrealistic price. They may want your sole mandate so they might be telling you what you want to... View Post »

*1.* *Don't be emotional* Your investment property is not your home-it creates greater wealth for your future and provides income. Rental return, capital growth, tenant quality and demand should be your main considerations, not the colour of the walls. *2. Taking Advice* Ask someone who is knowledgeable of the rental market, someone who has built a successful rent roll or someone who is experienced in property investing. *3. Your Financial Goal* Chasing income may not always be the best strategy. Ask yourself:what are your future plans... View Post »

*Make arrangements to collect the keys to your new home after settlement *Change locks, update security system including doors *Confirm furniture removalist *Connect telephone *Connect Electricity and Gas *Advise Water Supply Department *Advise Council *Advise Electoral office, notify Post Office *Confirm settlement date and time *Advise Life Assurance office *Notify bank and charge accounts of your new address *Advise schools *Notify Motor Registration Branch of new address for vehicle and driver's licence *Record new address with Police Department if you have a gun licence   View Post »

As a consumer you have four basic rights-Safety, Information, Competition and Redress. If you sign a standard real estate agreement you will almost certainly lose these rights. And it will be too late for you to do anything about it. SAFETY You have the right to be protected from financial and emotional harm. You should not pay unnecessary expenses. You should be safe from having your home sold for LESS than the Best Market Price. INFORMATION You have the right to expect the correct information, not just... View Post »