Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Realestate.com.au Finally Launches An iPhone App

It’s been two and a half years since the iPhone launched in Australia. Yet it’s only this week that online real estate search engine realestate.com.au has launched an iPhone app. What took them so long?

While they’ve only just launched their free, dedicated iPhone app, they did have a mobile version of their website for the past few years. Apparently in October 77% of mobile access of that site came from the iPhone, which explains the new app.

As you’d expect, it lets you search for real estate, but doesn’t feature any of the augmented reality functions seen from all those banking real estate apps. It does let you search from your current location though. It’s probably not enough to explain the two year wait, but if you’re looking to buy a house, this should be an automatic download.

You can get the app from ITunes

Read more at gizmodo.com.au
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Your Xmas Gift From Us :: Free Access To Online Real Estate Sales Database

Pricefinder.com.au is an online property search application offering a range of tools to assist in generating timely information for all residential, commercial and rural properties. The database is used every day by real estate professionals to determine property values.

Access to pricefinder.com.au is normally only available by subscription but for a limited time I can provide you with a FREE personal login so you can carry out your own property research.

What do you get with your pricefinder.com.au login?
  • Access to every property sale for the last 20 years for every property in the country 
  • PriceFinder property sale price, rental price & yield estimates 
  • Growth Charts & Statistics 

To get your personal login all you need to do is send me an email.
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Brisbane A Better Buy Than The US

A "buyers market" means the time is ripe to invest in Brisbane, due to a combination of hesitant buyers and plentiful listings.

Property Investment Consultants Grow Consulting Group say the current market is "the perfect environment" in which to invest.

“Lack of recent buyer interest across Brisbane translates to a reduction in upward pressure on prices, due to decreased demand,” said Ayda Shabanzadeh, managing director of Grow Consulting Group.

“With more listings on the market due to an absence of buyers and the recent bank reforms freeing up movement between financial institutions, we expect to see a surge of new interest from those who have been hesitant in entering the market during the course of this year,” Shabanzadeh said.

Recent research from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland indicates that a buyers market is being created due to hesitant buyers and an inundation of listings, giving buyers the upper hand.

“Housing prices are so much more affordable in a buyers’ market, and the national median dwelling price in the three months to August was an affordable $410,000,” Shabanzadeh said.

According to Ms Shabanzadeh, local investors looking to build their portfolio in a downward property market were better advised to seek opportunities in Brisbane rather than overseas in the US.

“Whilst the United States property market is a tempting option, due to a large proportion of foreclosures resulting in greater affordability, a favourable exchange rate, and higher yielding property returns, I would not suggest local buyers invest in the US market,” she said.

“Firstly the US economy is currently very volatile, and this won’t bode well overall for the property market. I envision that capital growth will be limited in the US over the short to medium term, with no guarantees.”


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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Greenslopes House For Sale :: Property Buyers Bargain

Quite simply 42 Roseglen Street,Greenslopes is a bargain. There have been few opportunities to purchase houses in the area under $500,000 and most of the homes in that price range require extensive renovation.

This "Replica" Queenslander is less than 15 years old and in very good condition. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms including an ensuite.

The sellers are asking for Offers Over $475,000 and very keen to sell.

http://www.realestate.com.au/107071918 

Phone me on 0424 149026 to arrange an inspection before Christmas.



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Strong Selling Market Finishes The Year

As expected the property market has finished the year strongly with keen buyers snapping up property before the Christmas period.

The following properties have gone under contract in the last 5 days.

37 Roseglen Street, Greenslopes 
UNDER CONTRACT | 4 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR HOUSE




31 Merton Road, Woolloongabba
UNDER CONTRACT | 4 BED | 2 BATH HOUSE

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Just Listed :: Will Sell Quickly

This unit is in original condition and ripe for a renovation. And with true size and spaciousness + a great location it is the ideal place to do it.


3/16 Regina Street, Stones Corner
$339,000

http://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-qld-greenslopes-107062239





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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Bargain Real Estate :: Prices Have Been Reduced


21 Jubilee Street, Greenslopes is a must see. The sellers have spent serious $$$ and you can reap the benefits.

This will move fast. This 1 bedroom unit has undergone a full renovation. It's all done. Just metres to trains and Busway. Live here for convenience or invest, it is so easy to rent out. It will just make you money.
7C/2 Carl Street, Woolloongabba

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Sellers Want Deals Done Before Christmas

With Christmas fast approaching a number of sellers have putting serious effort into clearing properties in the next few weeks. There are some genuine bargains for buyers at the moment.

4/15 Cedar St, Greenslopes is entry level buying. But that doesn't mean you can't have something a little special. Kitchen and bathroom have been refurbished. Painted inside and outside in recent years. A1 location. 
This will move fast. This 1 bedroom unit has undergone a full renovation. It's all done. Just metres to trains and Busway. Live here for convenience or invest, it is so easy to rent out. It will just make you money.
7C/2 Carl Street, Woolloongabba

These sellers are absolutely serious about moving on. A 4 bedroom house in this tightly held area (State High catchment area, so close to Mater hospital) is always sought after and at this price this will move fast.
31 Merton Road, Woolloongabba
Now asking $785,000


3/8 Drummond Street, Greenslopes could be the biggest bargain of 2010. A fully renovated 2 bedroom unit in a great location. A contract was in place but the buyer has pulled the pin and now the sellers will consider ANY offer over $300,000. If this is in your price range you must inspect.
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New Listings :: First Inspections This Weekend


This Is What An Opportunity Looks Like!
37 Roseglen Street, Greenslopes
$635,000
First inspection Saturday, 4 December at 10am






This replica Queenslander home has been cleverly designed to allow for a wide range of different living arrangements. Teenagers still at home? Need a truly private work space? Just looking for someone to help pay the mortgage? This could be the home for you.

The first floor takes advantage of the elevated aspect with a clever design that allows for plenty of natural light whilst offering privacy and a lovely green outlook.
There are three large bedrooms, the main featuring an ensuite with spa bath. Two separate living areas provide a real feeling of spaciousness. The main living room spills onto a fantastic courtyard area, the perfect entertaining space.

The ground floor is set up as a fully self contained flat including a bedroom, living area + kitchen and bathroom. There is a separate entrance to the flat right from the street. Undercover parking for two cars, a laundry area and an abundance of storage space are adjacent.

This is a great investment. Consider the rental potential here, you can fill the place upstairs and downstairs with tenants (they won’t be hard to find in this location) and enjoy excellent cash flow. The property offers a low maintenance lifestyle, only 13 years old with an external paint completed in the last 12 months and easy to care for established gardens.



Spacious, Elegant Inner City Living21 Jubilee Street, Stones Corner
$779,000
First inspection Saturday, 4 December at 10am
http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-greenslopes-107033552







Isn't it time you moved up and experienced this kind of superior lifestyle?

This beautifully renovated character home is ideally located on a lovely flat block, giving families a great back yard to enjoy so close to the city and investors an opportunity to reap enormous cash flow and capital gain benefits.

Everything about this home speaks of quality and style and it’s perfectly positioned within a three minute walk to the numerous Stones Corner cafes and shops.

The current owners have spent serious money upgrading this two level home ......and you can reap the benefits.

With plenty of natural light and generous living spaces you’ll be impressed as you walk in the front door by the spacious open plan layout and glowing hoop pine floors.

In addition to the 5 well appointed bedrooms and 2 spacious bathrooms, the home features two living areas, upstairs and downstairs, expansive and fully covered outdoor decks on the upper level at both the front and rear of the property and a patio area leading off the French doors to the lovely back lawn and mango tree.
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