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Federal Budget Delivered: How Will it Affect the Real Estate Market?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2024-25 Federal Budget last night (Tuesday, 14th May, 2024) with a focus on cost of living pressures, the care economy and advancing equality. Treasurer Chalmers said in his speech that this was a Budget for “the here-and-now” and one that would help “people under pressure today”. While this year’s Budget…

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First Home Buyers: Your Savings Guide

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but the path to homeownership can often seem daunting, especially when it comes to saving for a deposit. With the average price of homes continuing to rise, potential first-time home buyers may find themselves feeling overwhelmed by the financial challenge ahead. However, with strategic planning and disciplined…

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National Housing Markets Improve Again in April

National housing markets have continued to rise over April further consolidating the growth recorded over a bumper March quarter, according to the latest data from My Housing Market. Capital city housing markets have continued to build on the positive start to 2024 with all capitals reporting increases in both house and unit prices throughout March…

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Elders acquires major Tasmanian real estate network

Elders has announced significant expansion of their Tasmanian real estate footprint with the acquisition and rebranding of Knight Frank Tasmania, effective 1 May. The acquisition will bolster the existing Elders Tasmania real estate network with an additional five locations across the State including Hobart, Kingston, Launceston, Devonport and Swansea, Knight Frank Tasmania CEO Scott Newton…

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Moving House with Kids: The Ultimate Survival Guide for Families

Moving house is touted as one of the most stressful life events, but the stakes get even higher when you throw kids into the mix! Young children or teenagers, each age group poses its own unique set of challenges when faced with such a major upheaval. Whether you’re moving across town or interstate, the logistics…

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The Rise of Independent Ownership: Individuals Purchasing Property in Australia

Australian indivduals are rewriting the narrative of the property market, making waves with their savvy investments and strategic purchases. Unlike the past, where dual incomes were perceived as the bedrock for property ownership, individuals are now leveraging their alone to thrive in the real estate realm. In a definitive shift, individuals have emerged as a…

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When Could the Reserve Bank of Australia Cut Interest Rates?

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) stands as a lighthouse of financial stability and economic growth for Australia. Its decisions on monetary policy has a profound impact on individuals, businesses and global investors alike. The question of whether the RBA will cut interest rates in 2024 is not one with a straight forward answer. In…

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Elders Real Estate shines at annual awards season

The annual Elders Real Estate awards season has just come to a close, with thousands coming together to celebrate the achievements of 2023. There were events held in each state over March with record numbers in attendance. Across the five events, an outstanding 21 agents were inducted into the exclusive ‘Masters Club’, which is the…

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The Ripple of RBA Rate Announcements through the Australian Property Market

With interest rates and inflation a continuous topic when it comes to Australian property we thought it was time we take a look at the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA’s) role when it comes to the country’s cash rate and how exactly their decisions ultimately affect our property markets. Although it was mostly predicted by…

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The Best Time to Sell Property: A Calendar of Market Opportunities

Selling a property is one of the most significant financial transactions many of us will undertake. It’s a decision that should ideally be timed to achieve maximum return on investment and minimum time on the market. But when is the best time to take the plunge and list your property for sale in the vast…

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