Why you should improve your Due Diligence Approach and Avoid Missing Out [Guide]

by Alexander Gibson | Jul 19, 2021 | Articles

Due diligence is a vague term used to describe a level of research taken prior to a decision being made. There is no legal requirement nor parameter of what this can entail. For the nervous or process driven, this could be a time-consuming exercise that could result...

Top 5 Buying Property Tips [Rule]

by Alexander Gibson | Jul 13, 2021 | Articles

There are many rules, tips and adages in property. These, I believe are the most important property buying tips. 1. Know you need to compromise, it should be things that you can change. Everyone needs to compromise at the budget level whether you have $500,000 or $50...

How to understand price. What would someone else pay?

by Alexander Gibson | Jul 5, 2021 | Articles

The past six months have provided people little faith in understanding price and participating in the property market with many current owners breathing relief they are not navigating this minefield. It has been such an unprecedented time with so much pandemic-driven...

When the goal posts keep moving: [Managing your own expectation]

by Alexander Gibson | Jun 28, 2021 | Articles

As we earn more, we tend to spend more. Turning that wealth into disposable income, it’s natural to believe that all your hard work should be rewarded with a better lifestyle. Your Expectations are the problem Even if we haven’t earned it. We always expect more than...

What will the new Transfer duty do to balance unequitable market?

by Alexander Gibson | Jun 21, 2021 | Articles

The NSW government has continued it’s plan for property tax reform. In June it has released its progress paper which stipulates the changes proposed to be made in the next financial year. The plans look to the complete removal of the transfer duty (stamp duty) by...