Archive for August, 2009

Selling Real Estate: Making the Big Decision

Selling any real estate you own is a big decision, not just for the head of the family but for the entire unit. So, before you make that decision, here are some factors that you might want to consider:

Have you consulted with all members of the family?
Is [...]

Buying Real Estate: First Home Owner Grant

The Australian government offers help to first time home owners with a grant that offset the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Commonwealth Government requested each State and Government to assist first time buyers via the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG).

That real estate grant became eligible for applicants in 1 July [...]

Cost Associated with Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia

When buying or selling a real estate, the initial negotiations involved usually just cover the actual selling price of the property. The seller puts forward what is known as a listing price for private equity sales or the reserve price for real estate auctions. In both cases, you are setting the minimum price at [...]