ONE of the most beautiful farms in the world, Arcadia, in the heart of Middle Earth near Queenstown, New Zealand, has just been sold for a multi-million dollar sum on the eve of the NZ lockdown, after more than 80 years in …
Ray White SA Chief Auctioneer John Morris. INNOVATION has been the hero among the doom and gloom predictions and last night was the perfect example of that, as Ray White Tea Tree Gully Sales Agent Mohit Gupta sold 5 Melveen Street (below) in Modbury for …
In an exciting development one of the largest livestock agency businesses nationally, Ray White Rural & Livestock, is moving into Western Australia. Dave Biss and Andrew Hodgson, two very successful and well-known operators, will head up the business in WA …
IN a week where children would be searching for Easter eggs in their backyards, it seemed the hunt for property was very much on in Australia’s capital, as auction campaigns ticked over the $5,000,000 mark for Ray White Canberra. The highlight …
GIVEN it’s now illegal for anyone in NSW to leave their home and stay in an Airbnb or similar short-stay letting accommodation, the Ray White Group has seen a 10 per cent jump in properties under management. NSW Minister for …
March 2020. The longest of months. It began with momentum. Across nearly all markets throughout Australia and New Zealand, new listing numbers were rising and being met by a growing number of committed buyers. We were extremely busy, in a …
During a time where social distancing is being practised to help flatten the COVID-19 curve, a lot of homeowners are being told to stay at home to minimise the spread of the virus. If you’re thinking of selling your house …
How does your usual day look? There is no such thing as a normal day for me – I wear a lot of hats every day. Managing a business with 30 staff, 1,000+ rental properties and a high performing team …
What does a normal day look like for you? A normal day for me starts around 6am. I like to water my garden and enjoy an hour of peace and quiet with a cup of tea while checking my emails …
Buying your first home can be one of the most exciting experiences but when starting the process, the first question is usually ‘Where do I begin?’. While you may think the first step is looking at properties, there are actually …
Is that tiny cupboard in your rental starting to drive you batty? Are you sick of struggling to close its door, while a pile of clothes and miscellaneous items teases it open from below? If you’ve answered yes to one of those questions, then chances are your rental lacks storage. … Read more
Learning the different types of home insurance cover before you buy, rather than when you need to make a claim, could save you a lot of pain and money. The range of home insurance products, packages and optional add-ons vary widely between insurers. This means you have a good chance … Read more
Buying a house isn’t just about paying what’s on the property’s price tag. There are some extra costs all buyers should be aware of. So how much are these hidden costs exactly? Perhaps unsurprisingly, it depends on the value of your property and where it’s located. Conveyancing & legal fees … Read more
Before the champagne bottles popped and the fireworks lit up the sky you probably had a conversation about your New Year’s resolutions. They might be lofty goals for 2020, from getting shredded abs, to growing your savings account and everything in between. But what you probably didn’t talk about was your … Read more
December is one of the hottest months of the year and without taking some time to cool down your property it can get oppressive. If you’re feeling the heat this December, here are four projects you can do around the home that will pay dividends this year and in the … Read more
When it gets down to the nitty gritty, few people savour the process of buying a new home. Sure, searching online and attending inspections can be a lot of fun, but find me a buyer who says they enjoy the protracted negotiations and tumultuous back-and-forths and I’ll show you a … Read more
The kitchen is the heart of the home. The old saying is certainly true for most Australians, who spend a lot of time in their kitchens – whether they’re dining together at the breakfast bar, or preparing dinner as a family. We know how important the kitchen is to your … Read more
The excitement and anticipation of an auction is probably the way most people imagine they will buy a property. The idea of bidding at auction can be daunting or thrilling depending on the individual. Most likely it will be a little of both. Of course, the best way of approaching … Read more
Renovating a rental property presents a number of questions for property owners and investors. The ultimate goal is to maximise the property’s rental return by increasing its appeal among renters. And so, it’s important that you work out which renovations will yield strong long-term returns, and which aren’t worth the … Read more
The days of buyer beware are fading fast. States are introducing a growing list of regulations mandating what sellers must tell potential buyers – while Australian consumer law also protects purchasers across the country. Here’s some good general areas to keep in mind when selling, but remember that disclosure … Read more