Property Market Watch

Thinking of buying or selling a property? Looking for some advice on the rental market? Whether you are searching for a new home or your next investment property, Jewish Living has plenty of useful information to help you in your search.

We research the key factors you should consider carefully before selling your precious property and keep you up-to-date with the news on the rental market. Jewish Living's Property Market Watch will keep you informed on the latest in the real estate industry, interest rates and property trends. Read our articles for helpful tips and advice.

How to spot a good deal quick!

16/01/2013

People from anywhere in the world have a common trait. No matter what the product, the words “on sale” attract everyone. When it comes to real estate, it’s no different. The phrase “you make money when you buy, you realise that money when you sell” continues to ring true. The challenge is being able to spot that good deal which stands out amongst many poor or...

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Lending institutions must provide HOME LOAN FACT SHEETS from January 1st 2012

08/12/2011

The Australian Government is making changes to the banking system to make it fairer and more competitive. So talk to your lending institution - have plenty of choices. From 1 January 2012 lending institutions must provide home loan fact sheets on request.• Home loan fact sheets provide a standardised layout of information for a loan you are considering• Because lenders will provide you...

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A Race that stopped the nation followed by a Rate to start the nation

02/11/2011

Many market analysts are convinced; the 0.3% in core inflation in the September quarter - and lowest growth in 14 years - gave the RBA the necessary confidence to cut interest rates for the first time since April 2009 from 4.75% to 4.50%. This result aligns interest rates with long term growth and the RBA's targeted inflation range of 2 - 3 per cent. The Australian dollar depreciated on the rate...

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Mortgage Broking: The art of networking?

27/09/2011

MPC survey 'paints a picture of an industry that thrives under pressure' Brokers are remaining positive amidst legislative change and intense competition, according to the inaugural Mortgage Broking Benchmarking Survey from the Macquarie Practice Consulting (MPC) team, released in August 2011.This view may be attributed to the strong focus during the past 12 months that brokers have placed on...

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Project Rebellion

28/06/2011

At last! Having researched the Australian real estate market, Ben Hurley from the Australian Financial Review reveals his investigation into the frustration by the country's largest real estate agents. Few days ago (June 23rd 2011), Ben Hurley's findings hit the front page of the Australian Financial Review as what he describes as the "Real estate agents revolt". At stake: "The major agencies,...

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What's really up with the Property Market in Australia?

23/05/2011

Over the past few weeks real estate buyers and sellers have asked us at Jewish Living, "What's really up with the property market in Australia?" People are reading an article one day stating that the property market is continuing to decline and then wake up the next day to an article in the same paper reporting increases in property values. So how can home buyers and sellers get a fair and...

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The Best real estate agency website! Top 10 essential requirements

21/03/2011

Extensive research into what buyers, tenants and vendors want from a real estate agency website has been undertaken by Robert Bevan's Best Practice organisation. The findings are summarized in the following 10 key points.The essential element of the following information is that it has been gathered from the public that search and advertise real estate - the property consumers, the people who use...

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Simple Tips to get ahead in a Buyer's Market

19/01/2011

Now may be a good time to position yourself well for Sydney’s next buyer's market. Property commentators are talking about the likelihood of Sydney entering into a buyer’s market as auction rates fall and stock levels rise. This happens when sellers out-number buyers so the buyers have more negotiating power over the final agreed property price. The last time it was a buyer’s...

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