First National Real Estate is proudly assisting with University of Western Sydney research into rental housing and pet ownership. Over 60% of Australian households have one or more pets but the needs of renters aren’t necessarily compatible with those of landlords.
As a building gets older, items wear out – they depreciate. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows property owners to claim this depreciation as a deduction. Any property owner who obtains income from their property can claim depreciation.
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) says the federal Budget has ignored the plight of many young Australians when it comes to housing affordability.
The number of days it takes to sell a property and the reduction needed from the initial asking price is an excellent indicator of market health. First National members are reporting that the market is moving faster and that buyers are becoming more decisive.
Equally pleasing is news that the total price reduction required to sell a property is trending down throughout the capitals. RP Data confirms that 6.4% is the average discount vendors were accepting from their asking price across our capital cities in January. This figure is down from 7.2% in the same period last year.
A Garage Sale is a great way to involve the whole family and clear your house of clutter. You make money and, most importantly, everyone has fun!
First National Real Estate will continue its support of the Regional Victoria Living Expo, which it believes will be bigger and better than in 2012. “Last year, the first Expo attracted crowds of more than 8,000 people over the weekend, and based on the feedback we have been receiving this year, we think even more people will visit the event,” First National Real Estate Chief Executive, Mr Ray Ellis said.
Federal Legislation currently being considered could cost the Australian economy millions of dollars in lost productivity if implemented in the real estate industry according to First National Real Estate, Chief Executive, Mr Ray Ellis.
March heralds a significant event on the fundraising calendar, the Red Cross Calling appeal which, this year, will be joined by Australia’s premier real estate network, First National Real Estate.
This week, MPTV interviewed Chief Executive, Ray Ellis about First National’s philosophy concerning video as well as the network’s rapid adoption of the promotional medium via alliance partner Real Estate in Motion.
