Category: News

Back to Basics

There is so much technology available to us now but still sometimes we transact business the old fashioned way!  It may surprise you to know that not all properties for sale are launched with a big online marketing campaign.  Some are just quietly listed and sold without even the neighbours being aware.   Why not call us to chat about…

Welcome to 2024

Whilst our office has been running on limited staff over the holiday break we were surprised by the level of enquiry both for sales and rentals. The rental market eased a little as more choices became available and while the supply and demand is inconsistent, rentals are still strong.  January is always a time when…

Happy New Year

2023 is over and what a year it has been! We have welcomed new staff members, Edward into the sales area and Danielle into the rental department, which of course means we have also said farewell and good luck to some. Felicity was drawn to the warmer climate of Brisbane and continues to work in…

September quarter overview

With the September quarter now over we can report strong sales and rental activities over the three month period Interestingly, mainland cities have reported price rebounds with something like thirty plus suburbs in Melbourne showing gains with Tasmania traditionally following these trends, Buyers and sellers appear to have greater confidence in the market especially since the interest rate pause.…

Vacancy rates are on the rise

It appears the rental crisis in regional areas and smaller cities may have peaked. With vacancy rates rising, tenants who have been struggling to find a suitable home can now be hopeful.  In Launceston we are seeing rental prices coming down as the supply becomes greater and the demand more selective. What does this mean for investors?  There are still…

Inflation, Interest & Taylor

Falling inflation, rising interest and the imbalance between supply and demand continue to define the relationship between Australian consumers. There are no greater examples of this than the continued tensions in the rental market and the dog-fight between Swifties to secure the limited tickets to the world leading pop-stars Australian concert tours.  For those fortunate enough to…

Now is the time to buy!

The long awaited Coronation is over and whether you are a royalist or a republican you must admit it was a spectacular display of English Pageanty. Back to the real world, the interest rate increased again but for those of us that remember when interest rates hit 18%, we know it is still reasonable.  The big city…