The Impact of Government Policies on Commercial Property Markets.

Understanding the impact of government interventions is essential for commercial property investors and developers. Here’s how government policies affect commercial property markets.

Do you auction or put a price on it?

Do you auction or put a price on it?

Auctions are popular in the market at the moment and we suggest you familiarise yourself with the auction process. A standard residential property transaction is known as a Private Treaty sale. This is when you set the price you’d like your house to sell for, and your real estate agent negotiates individually with prospective buyers to achieve a sale as close to this price as possible.

What you need to know about selling a property with tenants.

What you need to know about selling a property with tenants.

Selling a tenanted property often makes financial sense for investors. Not only do you need to sell at the time that’s right for you in terms of the highest possible sale price, but continuing to receive rental income right up until the property sells can make a huge difference to your bottom line and ensure that you stay on top of investment loan repayments. It’s also appealing to potential investors if a property already has tenants in it.

A to Z of Real Estate Jargon

A to Z of Real Estate Jargon

Don’t know your LMI from your LVR? Can’t quite remember what caveat emptor means but you’re pretty sure Robin Williams banged on about it in Dead Poets Society?  Never fear: help is at hand. Without further ado, here is an A to Z of some of the most baffling real estate terminology.