We’ve been around as a company for 120 years. Never in that time has anyone or anything been able to accurately predict the future behaviour of buyers. And thank goodness for that… it has kept us all in a job! …
Ray White New South Wales has expanded its operations in Sydney’s inner city suburbs, partnering with leading Ultimo and Pyrmont agent Sami Yildiz to open a brand new office, Ray White Pyrmont. For Mr Yildiz, the new venture marks his …
Who has the better first home buyer policy? Nerida Conisbee Ray White, Chief Economist With less than a week until the election, the Liberal Party yesterday introduced two more policies relating to housing. The first policy was an extension of …
One of Darwin’s highest performing real estate agents, Andrew Harding, has partnered with Australasia’s largest property group to take the next step in his career opening Ray White Darwin. Mr Harding has quickly established himself as a leading and trusted …
It was a busy weekend for auctions with buyers out in force during the last weekend before the election. Australasia’s largest real estate group conducted 299 auctions today, recording a preliminary auction day clearance rate of 70 per cent across …
Two of Ray White’s leading South Australian offices have come together in an expansion set to change the real estate game in the Adelaide Hills region. The Ray White Mount Barker | Strathalbyn business has merged with the neighbouring Ray …
This year will be a much better one for first home buyers The start of the pandemic was a popular time for first home buyers to get into the market. Between January 2020 and January 2021, the number of first …
This week, Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee takes a look at the latest inflation data and outline what it will mean to property this cycle. Inflation hits 5.1 per cent – what does it mean for property? No doubt …
Over the past few months, it’s been fascinating to witness the shift in media reporting on the state of the Australian property market. It has quickly become foreboding. True, it’s not as foreboding as it was this time two years …
Geelong tops the list for pandemic driven population growth. Nerida Conisbee, Ray White chief economist By mid 2021, it became clear how much the pandemic had driven people to regional and outer suburban areas. The latest data on population growth …
Paul Wrigley from Ray White Toronto & Lake Macquarie drives for disadvantaged kids! Starting and finishing in Newcastle, every day you take as many dirt roads and travel to 2 schools and donate to each school to go towards school programs, transport, much-needed equipment and resources for the students. “It’s … Read more
Day 3 was an epic day! We had some low points we admit – rerouting to an afternoon of blacktop for example – and some real highlights – the performances from the kids in Pallamallawa and Rowena are now the stuff of legend. Once again today we were reminded of just … Read more
Day 2 started with reports of chipping ice off windscreens in cold Inverell, but the excitement of the trip was still there. Even Elsa admitted that she was wearing thermals this morning. We kicked it all off with a visit to Gil Gai Public School. The staff and parents put … Read more
Newcastle turned on a glorious morning for us to leave and head off on the Variety 2021 NSW Bash! 18 months of fundraising and hard work to get themselves and their cars ready lead to this moment and you could tell just how ready everyone was to get on the road. … Read more
For buyers dipping a toe into the pool of real estate in Australia for the first time, choosing just one property from the vast array of homes on offer can be an exciting experience. From a dreamy bungalow in Cairns to a glamorous townhouse in Sydney or Melbourne, the options … Read more
The ultimate checklist to paying back your home! 1. Make extra repayments Making consistent and ad-hoc extra repayments like bonuses and tax returns reduces the principal on your mortgage faster. The sooner you start making extra repayments, the more time and money you save. 2. Make your first repayment on … Read more
Australian property values grew at their fastest rate in 17 years in February, with every capital city and all regional markets lifting their dwelling prices. The rare circumstance of all 15 market jurisdictions (eight capital cities and seven regional markets) rising strongly at the same time confirms that Australia is … Read more
It has been more than four months since the Corona Virus crisis wreaked havoc on the Australian economy, and while we are yet to see the full impact on the property market, cracks are appearing in its foundations. But whether or not a property market collapse is on the cards … Read more
If you’re buying a home, chances are you’ve been given advice from family and friends on how to get the best result from your home loan. Being a mammoth financial decision with many nuances, chances are you’ve encountered a myth or two. Here are some of the most common misconceptions … Read more
It’s the million-dollar question on the minds of potential vendors across NSW: Is now the right time to list? The apprehension comes as buyers, encouraged by generous government stimuli, are scouring the market for value buys, with low stocks and a large number of house hunters fuelling competition in the … Read more