Since the NSW state govt announced in September this year that the current stamp duty exemption for first home buyers (of existing properties) was being axed at the end of 2011, we’ve noticed a more active market in the sub $500K price bracket.  Though the exemption still applies to newly built and off the plan [...]

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For those who watched Channel Ten’s latest property programme,”The Renovators”,  you may have noticed six rather rundown properties as the real “stars” of the show.  The contestants challenge was to renovate and restore these 5 houses (and 1 shop!) back to their former glory, as well as bringing them into the 21st century with creative [...]

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Here at House Search we’re extremely proud to announce that we are winners yet again of the prestigious 2011 REINSW Awards for Excellence in the category of Buyers Agency!  These awards recognise superior service, creativity and commitment to the industry and it is an honour for us to have been named as this years winner.  [...]

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  As buyers’ agents one of our roles is to liaise between parties such as solicitors and conveyancers, building inspectors, property managers and lenders in order to effect a successful sale for our clients.  Not only does this ensure the process is an easier one for purchasers but it can often expedite the exchange of [...]

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I’m often asked by potential clients and property investors what my thoughts are on the Sydney market.  The most overriding fear of all would-be investors and home buyers is falling prices.  The mere thought of negative capital growth is enough to send shivers down their collective spines, as they mortgage themselves to the hilt in [...]

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