If you believe all the reports that are flowing from some sections of the media lately, you would have some serious concerns about the state of the economy and where we are all heading in the next couple of years. According to them there is doom and gloom around every corner and it's inevitable that we are about to plunge into another global financial crisis.

 

Real estate 'experts' who are predicting a collapse in the Australian real estate market can be found espousing their views in newspapers and their scaremongering can be easy to swallow if you don't seek out balanced alternative views.

 

These predictions of collapse seem to run counter to what is happening in the market at present. Sure there are some good buys to be had after a flat year in 2011 with prices easing in many areas. The drop in prices is part of ...

The current question on the minds of many home buyers and investors is this . . . .

 

 

The situation in Europe, which has caused a recent roller-coaster ride in the share markets, seems to be settling down which is raising the sentiment and interest of many investors. House prices around the country seem to have stabilised and in many instances are on the rise again.

 

Could the market have bottomed out? Capital City house prices finally on the up!

 

If it has turned, and we'll only know with hindsight when the statistics come out in a few months, now could be an ideal time to pick up a great buy. Interest rates are expected to ease more over the next six months, it's still a buyers market and there are some terrific properties on ...

Another Christmas is quickly approaching and soon we'll be into 2012. It's an appropriate time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and to look back over the year and see how the real estate market has been performing, especially in comparison to all the predictions by the experts in the media. There has been large amounts of negative commentary coming from economists and politicians in the last 12 months and as a result a lot of fear has existed among the general population which has resulted in many potential buyers keeping their hands firmly in their pockets. Who could blame them with the constant barrage of negativity on the news every night.

 

The reality though has looked somewhat different from the predictions. The Australian economy is still strong, unemployment is lower than predicted, the resources sector is still booming with more multi-billion dollar projects on the board, ...

 

You may find it staring you in the face or, more likely you will just catch a glimpse as it passes by. Sometimes the opportunity is gone before you even realise you were interested in it. Someone else has grabbed on to your opportunity and all you're left with is that hollow feeling of missing out again on your desires and needs.

 

This is especially true when it comes to buying property. Many home buyers miss out on their dream property because they are dragged back by feelings of fear and anxiety. Procrastination creeps in and the opportunities slip on by.

 

 

 

The two most common emotions are pleasure and pain, and buyers will always ask themselves certain key ...

It's the Christmas present all homeowners were hoping for – the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate to 4.25 per cent in its final meeting of the year. It's the second drop in two months making the property market that much more inviting to the many potential buyers who have been sitting on the fence in recent times. It seems many buyers are waiting for the market to bottom out or for some other magical signal that tells them it's ok to buy again.

 

Property markets are affected by many factors including interest rates, unemployment, inflation, etc. The majority of these issues lead to one thing: consumer confidence. This is the most influential factor on the property market – and the economy. If we feel happy and confident, we're more likely to spend money. If we're feeling unsure and remain cautious, we're more likely to ...