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Andrew Winter
Andrew Winter is obsessed with houses. With 20 years experience in the property trade he believes that if you haven’t sold your house within two months then you’re doing something wrong! "In the last 20 years I have seen all different market conditions, met all different types of buyers from the poorest to the richest, met all types of sellers with all different kinds of attitudes, met all different kinds of estate agents, some great, some absolutely awful! Sold luxury homes, dream homes, derelict farm buildings, homes in scary areas, homes burnt down, new homes, 400 year old houses and empty land – That’s why I have the confidence to really say I do know what I am talking about when it comes to houses!”
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Q1: Hi there, Just wondering what the best way to sell our property on the Gold Coast privately would be, Thank you, Natalie
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Natalie Bucher, QLD 7/20/2008 1:16:41 PM
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Q2: Andrew Shaynna and Charlie
I love watching yourshow ! You three do wonders!l
My congratulations
love
Tina
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I love watching yourshow ! You three do wonders!l
My congratulations
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Tina Prodromou, NSW 7/11/2008 11:28:57 AM
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Q3: Im selling my house in Yarloop W.A and moving to Port Kennedy W.A my partner wants to rent untill our house sells and i want to buy i think paying some one elses house payment is stupid when the rent in that aea is around $300 a week when we could be paying that for our house payment he thinks that it will be to much for us to pay our house payment plus the new house payment and i just dont see the difference in paying two house payments or one house payment plus rent somewhere else.
Please could you give me some advise on what to do? thankyou Andrew's answer
Please could you give me some advise on what to do? thankyou
michelle dunne, WA 7/7/2008 11:28:11 PM
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Q4: hi Andrew, we love your show. We have a question about selling our townhouse - we have been on the market for 3 months and everyone that comes through loves our home and we get rave reviews and comments that the presentation is fantastic, and the price is good too, BUT our townhouse backs onto a main road and the same comment that everyone has is that they're worried about the noise. It doesn't disturb us but how can we sell our home that has all of the positives - when we have this one negative that we can't change?? Thank you very much DG
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Daniela Giannini, NSW 7/6/2008 10:43:35 PM
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Marie Whitecunas, WA 7/5/2008 9:06:15 PM
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Q6: We are currently six weeks into selling our house through private sale. Getting good numbers to the open for inspections. But have so far only received two offers for the property at a very low figure. Wondering if you could assist with any advice. The house can be viewed at - http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=104936438&f=0&p=10&t=res&ty=&fmt=&header=&cc=&c=29382264&s=vic&tm=1215078859
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Yana Smith, VIC 7/3/2008 7:55:17 PM
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Q8: When is the show coming back on foxtel and I mean no repeats thank you
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Cathy Vaccaro, VIC 7/1/2008 5:39:31 PM
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Q9: We have just purchased a home in Brisbane (Norman Park) that we are looking to "update and give a little TLC" with the view to enjoy in the short term and sell in the medium term. We want to know how we can best maximise the money spent so that the house looks fantastic, is functional, and also has general market appeal. Do you have a database of consultants who can come and advise us on how best to spend our "updating dollars"?
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Loretta Olivotto, QLD 7/1/2008 9:40:39 AM
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Q10: Hi Andrew
just a qucik one looking at building a pool and a deck out the back of my house i intend to put an above ground pool build into to my deck. It should cost me approx 13500 to do both jobs i think it will increase the value of my house 25000 if done properly. What do you think?? shall i build the pool or not the pool will get use myself and my wife both swin laps. thanks for your time Andrew's answer
just a qucik one looking at building a pool and a deck out the back of my house i intend to put an above ground pool build into to my deck. It should cost me approx 13500 to do both jobs i think it will increase the value of my house 25000 if done properly. What do you think?? shall i build the pool or not the pool will get use myself and my wife both swin laps. thanks for your time
James Eipper, VIC 6/30/2008 2:34:40 PM
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Q13: Hi andrew I am trying to seel my house ,I put it on the market at a price of 549,000 in Feb 08 and had a offer of 510,000 in April my realesate agent told me not to take it and I lost the sale I changed agents and spent thousands on adds and have had alot of lookers but to date no more hits where to now
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Brett Starr, QLD 6/29/2008 6:20:24 PM
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Q14: When referring to solicitors on your show, would kindly also refer to the valuable service Licensed Conveyancers provide. We can offer a professional and time efficient service for a competative cost to Purchasers and Vendors. Thank you for your time.
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Kylie Lean, NSW 6/29/2008 5:47:13 PM
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Megan Salmon, QLD 6/29/2008 4:36:42 PM
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Q16: If a house was advertised on the internet at the wrong price in the begining do you think it is posible that this has had a bearing on the out come to now, because my home was valued at between $420,000 and $465,000 however it appeared on the internet at just $360,000 which I have had as an offer.
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Trish Daley, VIC 6/29/2008 4:36:17 PM
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Q17: I've noticed in all your shows the value of having art work on walls. It makes the homes more complete and draws together the rooms. We have many large blank white walls and a real mix and match of artwork - where can i find good looking but reasonbly priced artwork? I think it would help show our home off more. Thanks
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Gabi Schaefer, NSW 6/28/2008 8:23:13 PM
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Q18: What is the best way of treating Rising Damp? Or should we avoid it all together
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terry walkinshaw, NSW 6/28/2008 7:45:29 PM
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Q19: Hi, Love the show. We live in a small country town 3 hrs from Melbourne, 6 hrs from Sydney. There are a lot of properties on the market and not that much interest locally. I'd like to market the property in the city to prospective tree changers. Any tips on how to do this? Thank you!
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Joanne Diver, NSW 6/28/2008 10:36:34 AM
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Q20: Hi Andrew love your show!! My home has recently been rezoned from residential to cbd zoning. Accordingly rates have just jumped as if they were trying out for the olympics! Do you think I would be wise to investigate possibly developing the site myself or selling as is?
Cheers! Linda Andrew's answer
Cheers! Linda
Linda Pope, VIC 6/27/2008 9:05:26 PM
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Q21: Hi Andrew, love your show. Will you be coming down to Victoria and the other states.
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margaret mason, VIC 6/27/2008 3:04:36 PM
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We have had our house on the market for just over a month and have swapped from sale by private treaty to auction. This was mostly to get the potential buyers out there to move quicker than they are at the moment. Auction date is 12 July. We live on a busy street in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. The house is clean, neat and well presented, but the bathroom and kitchen are not ultra new... as in they have probably been renovated in the last 10 years. We have painted and made new gardens on the advice of our agent. What do you think our chances are?
Theresa Horne, NSW 6/27/2008 3:03:03 PM
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Karen Jackson, QLD 6/27/2008 2:38:56 PM
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Q25: What is the best way to choose an agent when selling your home? What should you look for?
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Carmel Barrett, QLD 6/27/2008 2:24:40 PM
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Q26: Hi Andrew,
I have recently started watching your show and not only have I been entertained, but I have received valuable advice.
I have a question regarding a dining room extension that my husband and I would like to do and whether or not it would increase the value of our home. We live in a 3 bedroom bungalow in Sydney's inner south. We have renovated the home, but we have one problem- the kitchen and dining is in one room & it's very small. So much so that that our 6 seater dining table is pushed against the wall to fit & guests can't sit 'around the table.' We considered knocking down the wall of the 3rd bedroom to create a larger kitchen dining area however we are reluctant to lose the bedroom as it is currently our home/office (we use all 3 bedrooms). So we have been thinking about creating an extension at the back of the house (off the kitchen) using glass walls- almost like a sunroom. The kitchen is new so we can't knock down walls to extend from the inside, but to create some kind of flow from the kitchen to the sunroom/dining we were thinking of knocking out the window of the kitchen so there is an opening and visual accessibility between the rooms. Unfortunately, the extension can't be accessed through the kitchen- we would need to walk through the ver small back hall where the back door is currently. Anyway, I was just wondering if you think such an extension is economically viable. How important are good dining areas when trying to sell homes??
If my description of our possible dining extension is not clear I can post some photos which might make it clearer.
Thanks for your time
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I have recently started watching your show and not only have I been entertained, but I have received valuable advice.
I have a question regarding a dining room extension that my husband and I would like to do and whether or not it would increase the value of our home. We live in a 3 bedroom bungalow in Sydney's inner south. We have renovated the home, but we have one problem- the kitchen and dining is in one room & it's very small. So much so that that our 6 seater dining table is pushed against the wall to fit & guests can't sit 'around the table.' We considered knocking down the wall of the 3rd bedroom to create a larger kitchen dining area however we are reluctant to lose the bedroom as it is currently our home/office (we use all 3 bedrooms). So we have been thinking about creating an extension at the back of the house (off the kitchen) using glass walls- almost like a sunroom. The kitchen is new so we can't knock down walls to extend from the inside, but to create some kind of flow from the kitchen to the sunroom/dining we were thinking of knocking out the window of the kitchen so there is an opening and visual accessibility between the rooms. Unfortunately, the extension can't be accessed through the kitchen- we would need to walk through the ver small back hall where the back door is currently. Anyway, I was just wondering if you think such an extension is economically viable. How important are good dining areas when trying to sell homes??
If my description of our possible dining extension is not clear I can post some photos which might make it clearer.
Thanks for your time
Yad
Yad , NSW 6/26/2008 1:08:41 PM
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Q27: My son and his girlfriend both 19yrs brought at 2 bed unit on the first home owner grant. Due to my husband moving interstate for work, we are leaving him here. (Very sad). He has alot of stuff eg. surfboards, bikes weights fish tanks etcc... The unit is very small and we have total renovated it. They should make some money. They would like to sell it and buy something bigger, eg a villa or townhouse with 3 bedrooms to help pay the rent.
My question is to say about $9000 commission with agents fee, should we sell it ourselves, comfree or an agent. They did save with the FHG but the profit they will make will be eaten up with Stamp duty and agents fees. Do you have any suggestions. ?? I want to save as much money so they can buy a better place...It will help me moving interstate alot easier.Thanks Kathy.
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My question is to say about $9000 commission with agents fee, should we sell it ourselves, comfree or an agent. They did save with the FHG but the profit they will make will be eaten up with Stamp duty and agents fees. Do you have any suggestions. ?? I want to save as much money so they can buy a better place...It will help me moving interstate alot easier.Thanks Kathy.
(Email you early about our house,at Duncraig, it has been sold. thanks)>
Kathy holden, WA 6/26/2008 12:21:08 PM
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Q28: It is a shame you don't go to the N.T. to do the program. I have a house that is in urgent need of renovation and you are the person that could explain that to my former husband as I know what need to be done to sell but he can't see the need as he thinks you will get the price without doing the work. We both need to move on in our lives as we are in our mid fifties and my life has changed due to the death of my mother and now taking on the care of my disabled sister. How does one get the message across?
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Susan Ingram, NT 6/26/2008 1:56:25 AM
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Q29: Local real estate agents have told friends of ours not to paint or fix anything just do a general 'tidy up' of the house and garden as they will not sell the house any quicker or add value. Are the agents correct? I only ask as in your show you always put alot of effort in to the presentation of the home.
Are the agents just trying to get properties or is there some value in their advice???
PS Love the show... its great to see an Aussie version. Are you coming to WA?? Andrew's answer
Are the agents just trying to get properties or is there some value in their advice???
PS Love the show... its great to see an Aussie version. Are you coming to WA??
Lizy Norsworthy, WA 6/26/2008 12:22:34 AM
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As two agents have told me, this property has the Wow factor, and I should go to “Auction” with it. I truly believe, they have said this, as it’s not the average home.
And there are no other homes in our area, as large, or have the 360o views we have.
So have put it the too hard basket,
With our selling price approx $950,000. Their commission will be in the range of $25,000. Plus $20,000 for adds etc. When I asked what they do for that amount of money. They tell me, they use the internet, and newspaper advertising. Big deal, I can do all that myself, and for far less. With so many people now using the net, and cutting out the agent, I’m of a mind to try this myself. Your thoughts on this matter would be most welcome.
Pam O'Keefe, QLD 6/25/2008 10:08:21 PM
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Q31: Is it possible to help people sell their properites who have been unable to increase the marketability of their properties through no fault of their own i.e. poor health, small children to care for or lack of funds? The program tonight was disappointing in the extreme with benefit given to 2 men in improving the marketability of their property by your Team. The property owners were 2 lazy, dirty, stupid and totally undeserving males who I am ashamed to know as countrymen. I hope the program doesn't go overseas.
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Heather Sheldon, QLD 6/25/2008 9:12:21 PM
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Q32: Hi Andrew,
First I would like to say how great your show is and I hope you will be doing another series in Aus. My partner and I have a rental apartment in Mosman Sydney and may put it on the market over the next 6 months. It has been fully renovated to a very high standard. I did an inspection last year and although the tenant has some nice furniture it is congested and looks cramped. My question is how do you get the best out of your property when you have a tenant that is not presenting the apartment as well as it should be. Kicking them out is an option but we will lose income while we are selling. We also live and work in Melbourne. It makes it very hard. Any idea's?? Thanks again for your great show.
Best Wishes
Alan
Chadstone Victoria
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First I would like to say how great your show is and I hope you will be doing another series in Aus. My partner and I have a rental apartment in Mosman Sydney and may put it on the market over the next 6 months. It has been fully renovated to a very high standard. I did an inspection last year and although the tenant has some nice furniture it is congested and looks cramped. My question is how do you get the best out of your property when you have a tenant that is not presenting the apartment as well as it should be. Kicking them out is an option but we will lose income while we are selling. We also live and work in Melbourne. It makes it very hard. Any idea's?? Thanks again for your great show.
Best Wishes
Alan
Chadstone Victoria
Alan Leech, VIC 6/25/2008 8:57:27 PM
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Q33: Hi Andrew I 've been watching your show every week without a miss. who do you recomend as an interior designer for the purpose of getting a good presantation of an appartment which we plan to put on the market within the next 2 months?
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Athanasia Koukeris, VIC 6/25/2008 8:56:36 PM
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Q34: We have a townhouse for sale which backs onto a major road I am considering planting very advanced lillypilly's against the boundary fence to reduce the noise as potential buyers consitently complain about the noise in the courtyard. Will this help at all?
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Ben Paparoulas, QLD 6/24/2008 1:06:20 PM
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Q35: are you planning to come to perth in the near future?
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oranut matthews, WA 6/23/2008 8:46:26 AM
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Q36: I am thinking of building a 5/6 bedroomed home in Qld but would like to know if I ever come to sell it in the future would I be limiting my market as there may not be many people looking to buy a home with that many bedrooms as the norm seems to be 4 bedrooms. Also does adding a pool add value to your home. Loved your UK show and glad you are here doing the Aussie show, its great!
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Suzanne , QLD 6/20/2008 3:57:58 PM
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Joyclyn Turner, NSW 6/20/2008 12:51:09 PM
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Kevin Fern, WA 6/19/2008 5:57:32 PM
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Q42: Andrew first of, love the show and you on it. I stated watching you on selling houses abroad and I love it.
I have a house that was build in 1950 - we have recently done some work on it but it does need more work done to it (your more then welcome to send your team out and help if you like, do like a charity show for me lol) anyway I would like to know weather we should continue putting money into house to sell or just make it presentable and sellable? We have put new bathroom/toliet in, new tiles etc. How far do we have to go and have to spend? We have 5 people living in a 2.5 bedroom house...Andrew we need your HELP!!!!!!
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I have a house that was build in 1950 - we have recently done some work on it but it does need more work done to it (your more then welcome to send your team out and help if you like, do like a charity show for me lol) anyway I would like to know weather we should continue putting money into house to sell or just make it presentable and sellable? We have put new bathroom/toliet in, new tiles etc. How far do we have to go and have to spend? We have 5 people living in a 2.5 bedroom house...Andrew we need your HELP!!!!!!
Kathleen.
kathleen billingham, NSW 6/15/2008 8:59:17 AM
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Q43: i hope that these shows are not shown in the uk as it will showus as a bunch of borkets. ps. we live in collingwood park. no my house has not sunk yet. still, i love your show , your not over the top and you know what your talking about. greg.
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greg tanner, QLD 6/15/2008 6:07:40 AM
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Q44: Have watched your shows & others for over 12mths. I've started my research, Areas, Landlord Ins, Bank Manger, but I'm weary of Estate Agents and it's holding me back on taking the plunge. Are there Fact sheets or "things to be weary of" book I can obtain. I'm wanting this for my childrens future. I thought buy New Property first (flat) and rent, then buy & tackle the renovation house and sell. Is this a good first step?
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Carolyn Holden, VIC 6/14/2008 10:39:24 AM
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Q45: On day of settlement the purchaser doesn't turn up what rights do I have and must I still pay the selling agent his full fees?
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Freda Cawsey, VIC 6/12/2008 6:21:20 PM
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Q46: The current market for Brisbane seems to have slowed down we do have our property on the market and live in one of the top 10 hot spots for Brisbane.My question relates to the marketing price.Do you believe in this market we are better to put the price out there or sale by negotiation? Our agent feels sale by negotiation however we have not had any bites we are having open house each weekend with a lot of veiwings. I am questioning the price point marketing
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Regards Debbie
Debbie Wright, QLD 6/12/2008 12:38:28 PM
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Q47: Hi Andrew,
Do you recommend de-personalising your home, whilst it's on the market - ie. taking down family photos, or do you think that by having them up, it helps to make potential buyers feel more welcome, and (pardon the pun) "picture" their family living there, by having them displayed? Should you make it more of a display home feel, or personalise it with family snaps?
Thanks,
Nicole Edgar - Narre Warren South, VIC Andrew's answer
Do you recommend de-personalising your home, whilst it's on the market - ie. taking down family photos, or do you think that by having them up, it helps to make potential buyers feel more welcome, and (pardon the pun) "picture" their family living there, by having them displayed? Should you make it more of a display home feel, or personalise it with family snaps?
Thanks,
Nicole Edgar - Narre Warren South, VIC
NICOLE EDGAR, VIC 6/9/2008 11:50:00 PM
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Q48: hi Andrew, its so great your programme, and now over here in oz I watch it all the time, anyway, I come from Bath England,I own my house there worth about 150,000 pounds now, and I want to buy another one as an investment, but I have no job! can I get money out of my house for it? and then the rent will cover the payments for the mortgage?? I dont understand how people do it, buy houses and then buy another one as an investment and then another one and some people have 4 or 5 houses? I am over in oz with family as my daughters here , and what are house prices doing there now, is it a good time to sell or buy and also I want to buy a house here!! I am confused what to do as I love it here but love Englnad too , I would like to keep a base there< thank you for your help
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Rachel Dockerill, NSW 6/9/2008 3:54:27 PM
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Q49: hi Andrew,
we are a property website with a patent pending marketing tool called "the MARKET Price".
the MARKET Price is used to get more people involved in a property sale to benfit buyers and sellers.
Live Example: www.location.com.au/50royenard
Sold Example: www.location.com.au/chapel46
it also helps buyers with greater market price information before the auction starts AND this helps sellers by empowering buyers with confidence !
your viewers would love the MARKET Price !
please ask any questions
Best Regards
Robert
location.com.au Pty Ltd
the MARKET Price (patent pending)
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we are a property website with a patent pending marketing tool called "the MARKET Price".
the MARKET Price is used to get more people involved in a property sale to benfit buyers and sellers.
Live Example: www.location.com.au/50royenard
Sold Example: www.location.com.au/chapel46
it also helps buyers with greater market price information before the auction starts AND this helps sellers by empowering buyers with confidence !
your viewers would love the MARKET Price !
please ask any questions
Best Regards
Robert
location.com.au Pty Ltd
the MARKET Price (patent pending)
0409 566 548
Robert McIntosh, VIC 6/9/2008 12:04:13 PM
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Q50: Andrew, firstly might I commend you on the brilliant production of selling homes Australia.
I had heard of you before when I was over in the UK, but it's great to see an Australian version of a property show, as there are so many UK versions floating around.
Can I also say, I enjoy the refreshingly straight talking style you speak to not only the vendors, but the real estate agents them selves. It's amazing how often such large miss communications can occur about the most important of issues!
So often you see houses just above there true value, sitting on the market for way too long with an agent too scare to even bring up the issue with the vendor.
Finally, I only stumbled upon this website – I have watched every episode thus far, and this website has no exposure on the show! Certainly, I haven’t seen anything on it? None of your blogs, nor Charlies or Shaynna’s are being mentioned.
Anyway, best of luck with the rest of the show – Although I suspect it’s already recorded and you’re onto your next series!
Cheers,
Michael Evangelidis
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I had heard of you before when I was over in the UK, but it's great to see an Australian version of a property show, as there are so many UK versions floating around.
Can I also say, I enjoy the refreshingly straight talking style you speak to not only the vendors, but the real estate agents them selves. It's amazing how often such large miss communications can occur about the most important of issues!
So often you see houses just above there true value, sitting on the market for way too long with an agent too scare to even bring up the issue with the vendor.
Finally, I only stumbled upon this website – I have watched every episode thus far, and this website has no exposure on the show! Certainly, I haven’t seen anything on it? None of your blogs, nor Charlies or Shaynna’s are being mentioned.
Anyway, best of luck with the rest of the show – Although I suspect it’s already recorded and you’re onto your next series!
Cheers,
Michael Evangelidis
Michael Evangelidis, NSW 6/6/2008 12:47:46 PM
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Q51: hi, i watch your show very often. but something perplex ed me. how or where can you get quality but cheap stuff?
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warih kusuma, VIC 6/5/2008 5:37:14 PM
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Q52: Hi Andrew,
Firstly, I am a huge fan of all your Selling Houses programmes and am currently enjoying the Australian series.
I've noticed that in the UK the property market seems to go up and down at quite a rate whereas my view of Australia's market, especially Perth, is that 'values' increase steadily or plateau but they don't tend to go backwards. Why are the markets so different?
For your next Australian series, do come over to Perth - we've had an intriguing past couple of years with amazing growth.
Best of luck for all your future endeavours.
Kind regards,
Vivien Andrew's answer
Firstly, I am a huge fan of all your Selling Houses programmes and am currently enjoying the Australian series.
I've noticed that in the UK the property market seems to go up and down at quite a rate whereas my view of Australia's market, especially Perth, is that 'values' increase steadily or plateau but they don't tend to go backwards. Why are the markets so different?
For your next Australian series, do come over to Perth - we've had an intriguing past couple of years with amazing growth.
Best of luck for all your future endeavours.
Kind regards,
Vivien
Vivien Tomney, 5/13/2008 2:56:59 PM
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Q53: Hi, Andrew
I am in the market looking to invest into a property, your blog "Rent or Buy" is exactly what i am planning to do, however trying to narrow down the range of property is a hard one, thus want to ask the question:
1. What is the best type of property it invest in? a House, Town House or Unit?
I live in the North Shore of NSW, Sydney and houses are quite dear, and currently only looking to invest in property around the 500-600K (Aus) mark.
2. Do you expect that Units, townhouses will rise in value over the next 5-10 years in lieu to houses? i woudl expect houses would, but once again units and townhouses are less heavy on the wallet.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank You
Regards
Phil Andrew's answer
I am in the market looking to invest into a property, your blog "Rent or Buy" is exactly what i am planning to do, however trying to narrow down the range of property is a hard one, thus want to ask the question:
1. What is the best type of property it invest in? a House, Town House or Unit?
I live in the North Shore of NSW, Sydney and houses are quite dear, and currently only looking to invest in property around the 500-600K (Aus) mark.
2. Do you expect that Units, townhouses will rise in value over the next 5-10 years in lieu to houses? i woudl expect houses would, but once again units and townhouses are less heavy on the wallet.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank You
Regards
Phil
Phillip , 5/11/2008 11:36:50 AM
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Q54: Just wanted to tell you Andrew that I was ecstatic when my husband told me you were doing your show from Australia...He whinges and moans that I watch lifestyle channel all the time...but he just loves your show..and loves seeing the profits you get people..
I had a massive x3 Cardiac arrests last October and hence I just am not well enough now to finish the renovations on our house.
We have just three quarters finished renovating a 110 year old queenslander in Brisbane...I want to sell as its too big for us but he doesnt want to...I think it would be a great time because of how the economy is..and its far too big for the both of us...we need to downsize...
Anyway just wanted to say you have the two biggest fans in Australia....who watch religiously..we have been really dissappointed that we hadnt seen your show from Greece since before xmas...but then we realised why..its because u are in OZ
Keep us entertained...you really say it how it is ...we think that you are an undercover Aussie in desguise..
take care Andrew we think you are great...and I will continue to watch u in my forced retirement Andrew's answer
I had a massive x3 Cardiac arrests last October and hence I just am not well enough now to finish the renovations on our house.
We have just three quarters finished renovating a 110 year old queenslander in Brisbane...I want to sell as its too big for us but he doesnt want to...I think it would be a great time because of how the economy is..and its far too big for the both of us...we need to downsize...
Anyway just wanted to say you have the two biggest fans in Australia....who watch religiously..we have been really dissappointed that we hadnt seen your show from Greece since before xmas...but then we realised why..its because u are in OZ
Keep us entertained...you really say it how it is ...we think that you are an undercover Aussie in desguise..
take care Andrew we think you are great...and I will continue to watch u in my forced retirement
Joy McKenzie, 5/6/2008 9:58:11 PM
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I agree that one needs an outsider to point out obvious selling flaws of a house. However, my husband is a real estate agent, a empathetic one, but can't see the flaws in our own home that we wish to sell. I put realistic prices on properties, so what did you do to sell your own home?
Deborah Kelly, 5/2/2008 2:16:31 PM
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Q58: My wife and I have been fascinated with all your shows, starting with the first half hour shows which apparently you disliked doing. There are quite a lot of variances in the diffent markets and how homes are marketed including for instance the way "owners" do the walk through for potential buyers in England. However, despite all the various methods, you appear to focus on the how sellers should "look to move on" rather than wait for a price. What I think you touch on and I believe is required any where in the world of selling houses, is a professional approach that provides sincere empathy and of course stark reality to the truth. I think your shows do show how it SHOULD be done. What are the responses you receive from Agents around the world.
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Andrew Riddle, 4/30/2008
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Q59: hello andrew, have followed your shows right from the beginning and over the moon now you call AUS home! we build a new house and left a space in the garden-which is now a water feature-for a possible spa. with sooooo many houses for sale, we are thinking if we have to fork up another $8K to be able to sell our house? what do people want these days? my husband says that we will not be able tp please everyone, and everything done sometimes puts people off.thank you Andrew.
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YASEMIN JAMES, 4/28/2008 1:28:55 PM
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Q60: Hi, I love all things to do with real estate and have shown a flair for dressing up houses before sale. What kind of jobs would you suggest I could look at in a part-time capacity - I would love to sell real estate but I don't think family would enable me to be available 24/7. Best wishes with your new life in Aus. Would love to meet one day - who knows ?? cheers !!
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di , 4/27/2008 8:03:59 PM
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Q61: Dear Andrew,
Welcome to Australia! I'm sure you'll have a great time here. I know you encourage people to present their houses at their best but I have an apartment with a view to die for. Would it be better to leave it to a future buyer to renovate according to their own style? It needs complete renovation. I haven't tried to sell it yet. Not sure how to present it. What do you think? I enjoy your show in UK & wish you the same success in Australia. pinks Andrew's answer
Welcome to Australia! I'm sure you'll have a great time here. I know you encourage people to present their houses at their best but I have an apartment with a view to die for. Would it be better to leave it to a future buyer to renovate according to their own style? It needs complete renovation. I haven't tried to sell it yet. Not sure how to present it. What do you think? I enjoy your show in UK & wish you the same success in Australia. pinks
pinks , 4/25/2008 11:01:43 PM
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Q63: My husband and I are about to put our home on the market, we have a unique position in the country, and have taken many of your suggestions on board, [have watched your UK show], yet in today's market I do not feel confident of getting a reasonable offer. Do we take our real estate's valuation. I have been following market trend's and I feel the valuation could be slightly different, I am no expert by any means, is it possible, as the market is slow, that agent's may be after 'quick' sales. By the way, how long are you in Oz, and are you game enough for a visit to the country. Thanks, and enjoy your visit.
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Debra Douthie, 4/24/2008 4:06:52 PM
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Q64: Dear Andrew. Welcome to Australia. I too am from the Old Country! I have watched all your shows on the Lifestyle Channel. Are you going to live here for good?
Now I need your advice. My husband is not diy friendly. In fact ... everything he touches ... need I go on. I would love to move (or even keep this house nice) but he won't. How can I persuade him to move? If not, is it best to just update and make things nice as you go (or when money allows) or take a loan out and get everything you want done - done?
Really enjoyed the show last night and its fantastic you are doing stuff here. I'll keep watching! Andrew's answer
Now I need your advice. My husband is not diy friendly. In fact ... everything he touches ... need I go on. I would love to move (or even keep this house nice) but he won't. How can I persuade him to move? If not, is it best to just update and make things nice as you go (or when money allows) or take a loan out and get everything you want done - done?
Really enjoyed the show last night and its fantastic you are doing stuff here. I'll keep watching!
Theresa Johnston, 4/24/2008 1:21:41 PM
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Q65: What would you suggest?
We live in Sydney and have purchased an investment property in the Brisbane suburb of Carina. It is a very old house with 3 bedrooms, one very old bathroom. We are currently renting it out but want to either renovate (kitchen, bathroom, floorboards) or extend /renovate. We will sell this property- (probably not for at least another 12 months) but want to make the maximum gain on money outlayed. Andrew's answer
We live in Sydney and have purchased an investment property in the Brisbane suburb of Carina. It is a very old house with 3 bedrooms, one very old bathroom. We are currently renting it out but want to either renovate (kitchen, bathroom, floorboards) or extend /renovate. We will sell this property- (probably not for at least another 12 months) but want to make the maximum gain on money outlayed.
Vicky Koukoutaris, 4/24/2008
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Q66: Hi Andrew, I love your shows and I am an agent in Sydneys North shore. I was just wondering if you used to speak to your vendors the way you speak to people on your shows? It cetainly is very effective. I think I would have no clients if I did that! How did you deal with you clients?
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Tisa van den Heuvel, 4/24/2008
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Q67: Hi Andrew,
I have a property in NZ that I need to prepare for the market. I live in Brisbane, and unable to find any information or where to go for the expert advice to market our property & hire furniture for that most important sale?
My husband & I both absolutely love your shows, keep up the good work.
Kind regards - Cheryl Andrew's answer
I have a property in NZ that I need to prepare for the market. I live in Brisbane, and unable to find any information or where to go for the expert advice to market our property & hire furniture for that most important sale?
My husband & I both absolutely love your shows, keep up the good work.
Kind regards - Cheryl
Cheryl Scia Scia, 4/23/2008 9:32:44 PM
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Q68: my house is 38 years old - triple fronted brick veneer but wallpaper in each room. live on my own and cant afford to strip walls and paint. also carpets need renewing but again, cant afford it. should i leave it as is? the house is very clean and neat and the gardens are lovely. been on the market 1 month. many thanks and love the program. sorry cant send photo
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CAROL MARTIN, 4/23/2008 9:23:44 PM
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Q69: I entered the correct COASTAL code word but my entry was not accepted. All other fields were correct.
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BETH FERGUSON, 4/23/2008 8:31:30 PM
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Q70: Where have you been? We're POM's who moved in 2006 from England Midlands to Aus. We were shocked by the aussie house presentation when it comes to selling houses. We lived near Sydney (St Ives) and when we came to buying our own, we had to move to SW Melbourne and relocate due to high house prices. Although cheaper outside Melb, the presentation was just as poor and we ended up paying more than we wanted on an immaculate Irish built house (also owner) on a wonderful 2-story house in Lara Victoria. Karen (Wife) actually wanted a typical single story Aussie house. But we ended up buying purely on quality and presentation. Thank god you're here. Well done, great show... huge market here, similar culture and herrtige to Britain who are way behind in some topics, this is certainly one of them. Good on ya! Dave Rees.
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David Rees, 4/23/2008
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