It’s not a new concept that buying your first home can be one of the most stressful and overwhelming times in your life. Juggling numbers, attending open homes, applying for loans and putting in offers are just a few of the steps first time home buyers need to follow for … Read more
It’s true, bidding at an auction can be stressful. Your dream home is on the line, in a race against others with the same goal in mind. Never fear, first time auction goers. We’ve come up with the ultimate guide to help you navigate your first auction from start to … Read more
As we head into the second quarter of 2021, the word that keeps springing to my mind when I think about the current state of play is resilience. Perhaps it’s because Australians have always had a reputation for resilience. We pull together and do what’s needed to face up to … Read more
Current economic conditions have been described as the “perfect storm” for potential property buyers, driving up prices across the country at the fastest rate of growth in almost two decades. Historically low interest rates and a severe shortage of stock are the two key drivers behind a rapidly building momentum, … Read more
After three days of lockdown but zero cases of community transmission, Brisbane once again has come out swinging against the challenges of Covid-19. Our relatively low case numbers compared to southern capital cities has made Brisbane a leading city of attraction. Finishing up 2020 at an all time record high, … Read more
Samuel Becket’s classic play “Waiting for Godot” tells the story of Vladimir and Estragon, two men who meet on a barren road under a leafless tree. They have a variety of different conversations and interactions with strangers, all while waiting for the mysterious Godot, who’s meant to bring all the … Read more
Shining a RAY of light this festive season Christmas at Ray White means the “a Little Ray of Giving” campaign and this officially kicks off today. Ray White Aspley Group will continue its popular tradition of giving by supporting Aspley Care, a local Aspley Charity, to help disadvantaged children & … Read more
When it comes to media reports about the property market, most of the time the headlines will focus on the prices being achieved, the likely future direction of prices, or auction clearance rates. But if you’re serious about understanding the overall dynamics at any given point in time, there’s another … Read more
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was … Read more
With fewer than 70 days on average of rainfall a year, Queensland’s moniker of “The Sunshine State” has always been well deserved. But in a year that’s been full of unexpected strain across the globe, Brisbane’s property market also continues to outshine its southern capital city counterparts, recording an envious … Read more