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Refer a property management or real estate listing and receive a $500 reward. Who do you know that's selling or renting out their property? Real...
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Selling Resources
Perth set to fire!
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
After almost 6 years in the doldrums all the signs are now present for the Perth market to rebound strongly into 2020 and beyond ... Sydney &...
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Fuel prices now a huge factor in home...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Fuel prices a Huge Factor in home buying decisions The surging price of fuel and its effect on the family budget has...
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Real estate dodged a bullet
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The LNP retaining government on Saturday the 18th of May ensured Australia avoided what could have been one of the most destructive periods in our...
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Short window of opportunity is opens for...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
With Labor almost certain to take the reins of government in Australia on Saturday a window of opportunity for investors to buy established and...
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Labor neg tax policies will damage poorer...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Policies proposed to be introduced should Labor win government on May 18 will most certainly cut investor activity in established real estate...
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Federal incentives required to help states...
Posted by: Donna Goddard
REIWA is calling for all political parties contesting the federal election to commit to funding research to help assist each state and territory...
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Disrupters – a real estate reality
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
So many agents are either writing off or ignoring the proliferation of disrupters entering the real estate space over the past couple of years...
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Negative gearing changes will hit wa...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
If elected, which no seems a fait accompli, Bill Shortens proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will significantly affect the...
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No such thing as “australian property market”
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Almost every day there is a report of some kind on the Australian Property Market however to throw every state and territory into one bag is...
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Keystart boost is great news for first...
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
In an exciting late December move that was missed by many in the community and the real estate industry, the West Australian government announced it..
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What is conveyancing?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Conveyancing is the transfer of property ownership from one party to another. The exercise is not just a matter of filling out forms.
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Your settlement obligations
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
When buying or selling you have rights and obligations in regards to:
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The torrens title system
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The Torrens Title System of ownership is one where, in principle, governments guarantee title and boundaries for your land.
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The offer & acceptance contract
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The Contract by Offer and Acceptance is a legal document that is used to negotiate the sale of the property. It also summarises any special...
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How long does it take to settle?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The normal period from sale to final settlement is around 6-8 weeks, but can be shorter or longer to fit in with the vendors' or...
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Signing mortgage documents
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Mortgage documentation is prepared for signing by the purchasers and your broker or bank should ensure that this procedure is completed by the...
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Mortgage discharge fees
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
These are payable to building society solicitors for the preparation of standard documentation to evidence the finalisation of your loan.
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Titles office fees
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Although the purchaser pays to register the Transfer of Land document you will be charged with the registration fees for any mortgage discharges,...
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Rates and taxes
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
If you have paid your Shire and Water rates up to June 30th in advance, then you will receive a proportional refund which is shown as a credit on...
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Selecting your agent
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
When embarking on anything that requires expertise we normally enlist the services of proven, qualified specialists. For our health we go to a...
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Take care
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
You are about to place the sale of your most valuable asset in the hands of someone who you usually will not know well, if at all. It is extremely...
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Building extensions to the home
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
Many property owners are faced with the decision to either add extensions to their existing property or to sell and purchase a larger home elsewhere.
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Selling for retirement
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
By the time you reach retirement age, the family home is usually too large and the gardens too difficult to maintain, which prompts the decision to...
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The property appraisal
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The tendency can be to invite a 3 or 4 agents to appraise your property and to tell you how much they charge and then to choose the highest quote...
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Preparing your property for sale
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The old retail adage “goods well displayed are half sold”, also holds good for real estate as does the saying “There's no...
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The listing agreement
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The agent's authority to sell your home must be in writing and signed by all parties pursuant to the Real Estate and Business Agents Act.
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For sale by public auction
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The main benefit of a public auction is that a time limit is placed on the negotiations and the resultant sale to the highest bidder is...
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What's included in the sale?
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
It is normal for all fixtures and fittings (items which are screwed or nailed or permanently fixed to the property) to remain with the property.
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The for sale board
Posted by: Geoff Baldwin
The distinctive red, white and blue RE/MAX for-sale board is often refered to as our “24-hour silent salesperson” and our studies show...
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