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Is it really a buyer’s market? (Q&A)
“It’s a buyer’s market!” you probably keep hearing. Perth’s current property market is a buyer’s market! The time to buy is now! To dig a little further and find out if it really is a buyer’s market, and what this means for investors, we asked Property Wizards...
Median house prices – magical or misleading? (Q&A)
Whether you’re just starting out in property investment or you’re a seasoned pro, you’d be familiar with the term, median house prices, and have probably spent countless hours scouring newspaper articles and real estate data trying to digest and distil them. But what...
How to pinpoint the next real estate hot spot! (Q&A)
Want to know how to pinpoint the next real estate hot spot? Of course you do. That is a question we get asked all the time here at Property Wizards. So we thought we’d save you some time, and go straight to director Liz Sterzel for her thoughts. Many people want to...
Why you need a buyer’s agent in your corner (Q&A)
As people have become more aware of the workings of the real estate industry, many buyers now recognise the need for representation. Just as you might engage a lawyer, a doctor, an accountant to address specific legal, health, financial aspects of your life, it makes...
First home owners grant increase – what does this mean for you?
Thinking about buying your first home? Taking advantage of Perth’s current property market and the Federal Government’s First Home Owner’s Grant (FHOG) is a great place to start. But do you understand all there is to know about it? Following the state government’s...
New year, new you, new home? Why you should make property investment a New Year’s resolution! (TIPS)
A new year often inspires a time to reflect – on your personal goals, health goals, financial goals. They’re called New Year’s resolutions for a reason. Have you made any? If property investment has made your resolutions list or is part of your 2017 financial goals,...
Securing the right property – cosmetic appeal versus capital growth potential (TIPS)
You know the old saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Many investors place too much emphasis on looking rich rather than becoming rich, and make the mistake of buying properties based on cosmetic appeal instead of their capital growth potential. Buying a...
What you need to know about property development (TOP TIPS)
So you want to buy a property to develop or subdivide, but not sure where to start or what to look for? Knowing how to secure a property with superior development potential can be difficult, especially if you are just starting out. Here are our top tips for a...
Why waiting can be a costly error in property investment (eBOOK)
While it’s one thing to rush and make poor decisions under pressure, waiting for “the right time in the market” can prove equally costly, and may not be a smart property investment strategy. In periods like this, when the Perth property market is at a low, many...
7 tips to make sure your property investment is a smart one! (eBOOK)
While the real estate market is a complex beast and can be confronting, property investment is a great wealth-building strategy – if you know what you’re doing, and what to look out for. Finding and negotiating the right property deal comes down to a doing your...