It’s fascinating to compare our sales results from last month with our results of 12 months ago. The contrast in market conditions will never be more stark, yet we also are reminded that what is important to our customers remains …
THE Ray White Nerang office has expanded as principal Clint Hynes welcomes real estate veteran Doug Hull and his team to the business. Mr Hull (pictured above right) has been a leading real estate figure on the Gold Coast for decades and …
RAY WHITE’s auction metrics just got stronger today by every measure. Forget what you thought was a slight softening in activity, as by all accounts Ray White’s innovation real-time data and anecdotes from agents in the field report a strong day …
THE first weekend of May has yielded some strong auction results that point to a big month ahead. Coming off the back of an outstanding April, the winter chill did nothing to cool down the hot Australian property market last …
THE first weekend of May saw auction buyers out in force across Australia, with uncharacteristically fierce bidding action as the temperature dropped. Unlike other years, sellers and buyers are seemingly not deterred by the cooler months, and are capitalising on one …
THE first weekend of May saw auction buyers out in force across Australia, with uncharacteristically fierce bidding action as the temperature dropped. Unlike other years, sellers and buyers are seemingly not deterred by the cooler months, and are capitalising on one of the …
SUPPLY is no longer an issue for the property market as it steams into May. New listing levels are on their way up for the largest residential property group in Australia, Ray White. New listings have shot up 61 per …
Get to know Prue Jones from Ray White Rye. How does your usual day look? I always start my day before 8am with early morning emails to current vendors. This puts me in control of my day. Then I catch …
THE post-Easter market continued to see buyers out in force at auctions, with some fierce bidding reported across the nation as determined purchasers came prepared to secure their dream homes. Australasia’s largest property group had booked 567 auctions to go under …
It was a month of records. We are extremely proud that we served more than 19,000 families and businesses to find a new home or investment property across Australia and New Zealand during the month, representing $8.74 billion in transaction …
Whether you are selling a farm, a mansion or a ground floor apartment, what you wear as a real estate agent while representing your client speaks volumes. First impressions are everything, and this is where fashion comes into play as well as professionalism. Most vendors appreciate and notice good taste and great style. … Read more
Mental strength or mental toughness is our ability to regulate our own emotions, manage our thoughts, and behave in a positive manner, despite the prevailing circumstances. Developing mental strength is about finding the courage to live according to your values and being bold enough to create your own definition of … Read more
As a rule of thumb, a lot of us tend to stick with what we know — the banks and brands that we stay with year after year, even though we may grumble from time to time about the sort of deals they are offering. Online banking, at least to … Read more
Selling your home in summer lets you show it off at its very best. But enticing prospective buyers in can be tricky, when many prefer to avoid attending open homes when it’s just too hot. Many people believe it makes sense to throw open doors and windows to the breeze; … Read more
How do you get the biggest bang for your renovation buck? Domain consulted the experts to discover the most cost-effective renovations that could make the biggest difference to your home. From minor additions to big-ticket structural changes, here’s what they had to say. Install a skylight Let there be light. … Read more
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. It has always amazed us when scrolling through pages and pages of property, that agents are still using an iPhone or similar for property photography. The dark and fuzzy images are not attractive, and they certainly don’t draw the eye (at least … Read more
You don’t know what you’re missing if you’ve never owned a Himalayan salt lamp. It’s like having an open window – a softly glowing natural source of fresh, clean air – on your desk, in your living room, next to the bed, or anywhere you choose to put it. If … Read more
It’s easy to lose your way when it comes to clutter. Your child brings home twenty hand drawn pictures every week, that supermarket cooking magazine is SO worth keeping for that one recipe and the bills need to be kept out so that you remember to pay them. Week by … Read more
I’m sure most of us are well aware that success relies on two key factors: a great business strategy and an overwhelming desire to succeed. However, they’re a package deal – if you’re lacking in one or the other, you will struggle. In saying this, it’s also important to acknowledge that … Read more
I strive to do this thing I call “World Class Opens” so its imperative that when you’re there on a Saturday you look sharp, act personable, you have all the information, you have all the knowledge and when that person walks out the front door they go “wow, that was the best … Read more