ELECTION day is almost here and both major parties have offered up their own housing policies – particularly aimed at first home buyers. But Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee said the best scheme for first home buyers is currently …
ONE of Ray White’s top international businesses, Ray White Upper North Shore, has added two real estate heavy hitters to its management team. Charles Caravousanos has come on board as the office’s Group General Manager and Michael Rava joins as …
Ray White Chairman Brian White, Ray White Managing Director Dan White and Ray White Group & Rural & Livestock Chairman Paul White at The Langham in Sydney for the Chairman’s Elite Leaders Forum 2022. RAY White’s leading business owners gathered …
Who has the better first home buyer policy? Nerida Conisbee Ray White, Chief Economist With less than a week until the election, the Liberal Party yesterday introduced two more policies relating to housing. The first policy was an extension of the downsizer scheme introduced in 2017-18. The second policy announced allows … Read more
We’ve been around as a company for 120 years. Never in that time has anyone or anything been able to accurately predict the future behaviour of buyers. And thank goodness for that… it has kept us all in a job! …
Ray White New South Wales has expanded its operations in Sydney’s inner city suburbs, partnering with leading Ultimo and Pyrmont agent Sami Yildiz to open a brand new office, Ray White Pyrmont. For Mr Yildiz, the new venture marks his …
Who has the better first home buyer policy? Nerida Conisbee Ray White, Chief Economist With less than a week until the election, the Liberal Party yesterday introduced two more policies relating to housing. The first policy was an extension of …
Are we at the start of a downturn or just a more normal market? House price growth has never been as fast as it was over the past two years. Clearly the increase experienced could not have kept going – if it did, Australia’s median house price would be well … Read more
This year will be a much better one for first home buyers The start of the pandemic was a popular time for first home buyers to get into the market. Between January 2020 and January 2021, the number of first …
Weekly Property Update 3 May 2022 Nerida Conisbee Ray White Chief Economist This week I take a look at the things that we all need to remember at a time of rising interest rates. Nine things to consider as interest rates rise Although I am 100 per cent sure that … Read more
Inflation hits 5.1% – what does it mean for property? Nerida Conisbee, Ray White chief economist No doubt you have noticed when buying petrol or your groceries that things are getting expensive. It has now been confirmed. Inflation hit 5.1 per cent for the year to March 2022, the highest … Read more
This week, Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee takes a look at the latest inflation data and outline what it will mean to property this cycle. Inflation hits 5.1 per cent – what does it mean for property? No doubt …
Over the past few months, it’s been fascinating to witness the shift in media reporting on the state of the Australian property market. It has quickly become foreboding. True, it’s not as foreboding as it was this time two years …
Geelong tops the list for pandemic driven population growth. Nerida Conisbee, Ray White chief economist By mid 2021, it became clear how much the pandemic had driven people to regional and outer suburban areas. The latest data on population growth …
Federal Budget 2022/23 What’s the impact on residential property? Nerida Conisbee Ray White Chief Economist With the costs of living soaring, it was not surprising that this year’s budget focussed on costs of living – fuel excises, cash handouts and childcare are all getting a look in. And with house … Read more
Mega development group Crown have been approved by Brisbane City Council for a whopping $460 million residential development. Due to the easing restriction relating to COVID-19 in Brisbane, Crown has been given the green tick to commence with construction. Crown Group, led by Iwan Sunito has advised that the 1.25-hectare … Read more
Whether you are looking for a property manager or already have an agent looking after your investment, you would know that it is important to understand what fees you are being charged. What might be a little more unclear is what specific services (and quality of service delivery) these fees … Read more
When it comes to selecting property management services, you should do your homework and ask a lot of questions. You’ll want to know that your asset is being well-cared for and that the necessary expertise and resources are on hand to protect your best interests at all times. However, gaining … Read more
How do I claim maximum deductions on my residential investment asset? This is one of the most important factors to any property investor. Naturally, you want to get the most out of your investment over time, which includes any and all wins that come your way. At Ray White West … Read more
There is a misconception that you have to wait for a lease to end to change property managers. You may be surprised to learn that this is not accurate. Continue reading to learn more about upgrading your property management services. Does the tenancy need to expire before I … Read more