You may have recently seen a new advertising campaign detailing “The Great Start” grant. This grant is an initiative of the Newman Government and is aimed at assisting first home buyers to purchase or build new houses, townhouses or apartments. Under the scheme, first homebuyers meeting the requirements will receive a $15 000 boost to
It’s a story we’ve all heard before. A friend of a friend buys a home, moves in and much to their surprise, the fixtures they thought they had purchased with the home are gone. Previous owners have taken light fittings, window coverings, dishwashers etc leaving new owners feeling cheated and betrayed. The line between who
Competition between rental applicants is strong, therefore as a renter looking for a new home, it is essential that you do everything possible to maximise your chances of securing a property. Before you begin your rental search it is important that you have the required documents ready to go. You don’t want to miss out
There are so many benefits to living in the Sandgate area that if we were to list them all we would be here all day. Apart from the wonderful facilities, beautiful bay and lovely locals, Sandgate is also well known for the major community events and special celebrations held throughout the year. There’s the Bluewater
Entering into the property market is now more difficult and unaffordable than it was in years past. The cost of living, low wages and extra expenses such as schooling etc, make it extremely difficult for young families to fulfil their dream of owning their own home. So why wait? Doesn’t it make more sense to
Auctions are becoming an increasingly popular method for selling homes, but the whole process can seem intimidating and scary to the first time bidder. Here’s a little of what you need to know to make your first time Auction experience less overwhelming. Before you attend the Auction it’s a good idea to do your research.
Located only 25 minutes from the CBD and offering a bayside lifestyle along with glorious views, Sandgate is the perfect place to live. Not only is there a large variety of activities to partake in, parks to enjoy and a selection of fine schools, but with surrounding suburbs such as Brighton and Shorncliffe, you’ll be
Did you know that up to 80% of Real Estate Agents now use Facebook? It’s the perfect way to promote current listings, keeping in touch with clients, update with the latest economy news, and notify locals of events and activities in their nearby suburbs. Sandgate Real Estate has now joined the Facebook phenomenon, and we
Everyone is looking forward to the New Year and it’s particularly encouraging that experts are predicting a better Real Estate Market in 2013. Right now is the right time to buy with a combination of low interest rates and a great range of property choices. Terry Ryder wrote in the Property Advisor that “it doesn’t
You can’t be blamed for assuming that buying a house would be on the bottom of most people’s shopping list at this time of year, but there are actually many benefits to buying or selling a home over the Christmas holiday period. With the latest interest rate cut, extra time