An investor who bought in the inner eastern suburbs in 2005 and held for fifteen years did well. But an investor who applied the same logic in 2018, paying a premium for inner-ring scarcity at peak prices, has a different story. The premium was real. The subsequent growth was not proportional to what was paid for it. This article examines what has

The common assumption is that buyers approach a property inspection logically. The expectation is that buyers assess a property on its merits and make a rational choice.The reality is quite different.The first thing buyers bring to an inspection is not a checklist - it is a feeling. Logic follows emotion. By the time a buyer starts assessing practi

There is a direct and measurable relationship between how a property is presented and what it ultimately achieves at sale. Sellers who understand and act on that relationship finish campaigns in a better position than those who do not.Two properties with identical floor plans and the same address will achieve different results if one is well-presen

There is a direct and measurable relationship between how a property is presented and what it ultimately achieves at sale. Sellers who understand and act on that relationship finish campaigns in a better position than those who do not.Two properties with identical floor plans and the same address will achieve different results if one is well-presen

Driving through Gawler this time of year, you notice quickly which properties are market ready and which are not quite there. The difference is visible from thestreet before a buyer has stepped out of their car. And in a market where firstimpressions form within seconds, that gapmatters more than most sellers appreciate.Preparation is not about und