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10 common mistakes to avoid for new property investors
Are you looking to start investing in property? Luckily there’s a plethora of information available online for those who are looking to make their next home…
Rateseeker June 2022 Business News Round-up
A new financial year brings even more news from the business sector over the last month as data shows wage growth paired with a contracting job…
Here’s how you can reduce your energy bills this winter.
With Australia in the midst of the worst energy crisis in 50 years, Energy Minister Chris Bowden and Treasurer Jim Chalmers have both warned that households…
Rateseeker June 2022 Property News Round-up
Having just passed the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year, Aussies can expect a little more sunshine with each passing day. Despite the…
Interest rates have gone up. So what can you do?
Following the announcement that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted interest rates for the fourth time this year, many Australians are grappling with the…
Rateseeker Round-up: May Property News
As winter officially kicks off in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian property market is mirroring cooling temperatures with cooling buyer sentiment. The recent RBA interest rate…
How to negotiate like a pro
Have you found your dream home? Kelly Inn, assistant buyer’s agent at Highspec Properties, shares her tips on how to negotiate your purchase like a pro. …
Home insurance: why you need it and how to pick the right provider
The recent flooding in Queensland and NSW has shown just how unpredictable life can be. If the events of the past few years have taught us…
RBA increases cash rate for the first time since 2010
After much speculation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has officially announced it has increased the cash rate 25 basis points from 0.1 per cent to…
How to value a property (and 4 mistakes to avoid)
It’s important to obtain an accurate property valuation when you’re buying or selling a home. If your valuation is off the mark, you may end up…
Rateseeker Round-up: April Property News
It’s been a busy month to say the least. The election campaigns are in full swing, inflation is continuing its meteoric surge, and Aussies are bracing…
7 Reasons to Work with a Buyer’s Agent
Whether you’re a first home buyer, downsizing, or an investor looking to build your portfolio, a buyer’s agent can help you secure the ideal property for…
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