Buying
Last week, the regulator APRA stepped in, announcing tougher serviceability tests. From November 1, all new real estate loan applications need to show they’re capable of paying a much higher […]
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Renting
It’s important to know the difference between fixed vs. periodic Adelaide Hills rentals. In periodic agreements, there’s no pre-set end end-date when you’re renting a property. The contract just keeps […]
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Buying
In today’s property market, when you find a house for sale in the Adelaide Hills that you love, get your offer in fast. There’s still incredible competition and demand from […]
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Selling
While you should be confident, don’t get complacent. It’s easy to assume that because you’ll sell your home in this environment, the process will be fast and hassle-free. But this […]
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Market Updates
While the Adelaide Hills is a safe community, home to many families, the last 18 months have taught us that anything can happen (and almost overnight). Landlords experienced a loss […]
Buying
Spring has historically been the selling season. After the long, three-month chill, the Adelaide Hills come to life in September… landscapes and backyards, bursting with colour. It helps do the […]
Renting
There are all sorts of reasons why leases end early. Unforeseen events occur, both good and bad, that require people to end rental leases. In many cases, it’s for a […]
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Buying
Real estate in the Adelaide Hills has changed a lot. 30 years ago, you needed to save less than two years’ worth of monthly mortgage payments to build a 20% […]
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Nitschke Team
As Mount Barker Football Club’s first President, treasurer and life member of the club, Annabelle embraced the position as the first female heading up the organisation, helping to progress and […]
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Selling
CoreLogic has released data that shows just how incredible this year’s growth was – and sheds light on what we can expect for the year ahead. Australia’s dwelling values finished […]
Renting
Recently on realestate.com.au, Mount Barker didn’t even feature on any house for rent availabilities. The supply of new rentals is smaller than ever, with a tighter runway of time to […]
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Buying
There’s no denying settlement day is the most memorable parts of your real estate Adelaide Hills journey. But the reality of this milestone moment is different because so much happens […]
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Selling
Photography and words will always be part of the property marketing mix, but there’s nothing quite like the delivery of a professional video – and for a whole lot less […]
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Selling
It’s no surprise that sellers wait until spring, in a usual market. But, right now, we’re in the strongest selling market that our real estate agents have ever seen in […]
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Property Management
It’s good to know the different types of maintenance for those looking for a house for rent. There will be proactive and reactive maintenance. With proactive maintenance, tenants get to […]
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