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Andrew Winter
Andrew Winter is obsessed with houses. With 25 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, 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!”
You can also contact Andrew directly via his personal website www.andrewwinter.com.au
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Andrew Winter has had enough — enough of sellers who think their house is the best when the reality is far from it; enough of buyers who expect so much more than they can afford; and enough of dodgy agents who give the industry a bad name. And now, for the first time inside this no-nonsense guide, he has something to say to you.
If you're buying or selling property, you need help from someone who knows what they’re talking about. Forget the spiel from agents and hype from the media — read this straight-talking book and discover how to get your foot in the door, find a bargain, sell for a tidy profit or find the home of your dreams.
If you're buying or selling property, you need help from someone who knows what they’re talking about. Forget the spiel from agents and hype from the media — read this straight-talking book and discover how to get your foot in the door, find a bargain, sell for a tidy profit or find the home of your dreams.
Just had a chat with a guy who bought a unit in Cairns, great spot, lovely development too but now discovers it is worth 30k less that the price agreed 3 years ago!
Now before all you developers get all excited and start to send me rude emails – I know off plan purchasing can be very successful for many buyers. They select a new home, pay a deposit, wait until it is built, then have a value increase during that period of construction and everyone is happy. The developer is happy too, because in many cases, they need your commitment to enable them to fund the actual construction.
Now before all you developers get all excited and start to send me rude emails – I know off plan purchasing can be very successful for many buyers. They select a new home, pay a deposit, wait until it is built, then have a value increase during that period of construction and everyone is happy. The developer is happy too, because in many cases, they need your commitment to enable them to fund the actual construction.
HAPPY NEW YEAR - So what will 2010 and the forthcoming few years - I will call the 'in between ees' have install for the property market?
We started 2009 with predictions of total housing doom and gloom after a bad 08, but the Aussie market held out, still many homes are up to 10% less than a peak in 2006. However that figure varies greatly across the country.
I think 2010 will be a steady year, as long as interest rates don't go too mad and job numbers hold out. So as a buyer or seller it should be a fairly safe year for both sides, which is actually quite unusual. So sellers it is better but do not expect crazy high prices, buyers don't expect cheap bargains and buy through agents, sellers direct or developers not via third party so called 'investment specialists / marketers' and do not buy blind - do your research.
We started 2009 with predictions of total housing doom and gloom after a bad 08, but the Aussie market held out, still many homes are up to 10% less than a peak in 2006. However that figure varies greatly across the country.
I think 2010 will be a steady year, as long as interest rates don't go too mad and job numbers hold out. So as a buyer or seller it should be a fairly safe year for both sides, which is actually quite unusual. So sellers it is better but do not expect crazy high prices, buyers don't expect cheap bargains and buy through agents, sellers direct or developers not via third party so called 'investment specialists / marketers' and do not buy blind - do your research.
HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS AND A TERRIFIC NEW YEAR - to all you wonderful Lifestyle Channel viewers. It is you that actually allows us to keep making our Aussie shows here, so keep up the support and make sure you let us know your ideas, questions and dare I say ‘complaints’?
We only have a few weeks left filming our latest series which is set to air in early 2010. We have some really interesting houses and really terrific people in this series.
So make sure your two main New Years resolutions are – to keep watching Lifestyle and to LOOK OUT FOR MY BOOK - yes it is coming out soon and yes it is about houses, what else?
We only have a few weeks left filming our latest series which is set to air in early 2010. We have some really interesting houses and really terrific people in this series.
So make sure your two main New Years resolutions are – to keep watching Lifestyle and to LOOK OUT FOR MY BOOK - yes it is coming out soon and yes it is about houses, what else?
This blog entry was driven by my absolute dismay as one of our big banks decided not to raise rates by the RBA rate, but added another 0.2%. It may sound like a small increase but it is NOT! Can you imagine how much extra revenue they will make in a short period for doing nothing? Lucky them, unlucky us!
I do believe they will and can get away with this. One reason is, as customers we cannot be bothered to do anything about it except complain to each other – true?
My advice to you is if you are on a variable package with no penalties for early termination, maybe you should consider moving your loan and try to get a better deal. Is it complicated? It can be but it would be worth going to a Broker who can access many products and lenders and do a COMPARISON for you. If there is a better deal out there for you, often Brokers will help you through all the paperwork and a good Broker should make it simple! Using Brokers will cost you nothing but do check the figures first and the ‘small print’ before you agree and sign up.
I do believe they will and can get away with this. One reason is, as customers we cannot be bothered to do anything about it except complain to each other – true?
My advice to you is if you are on a variable package with no penalties for early termination, maybe you should consider moving your loan and try to get a better deal. Is it complicated? It can be but it would be worth going to a Broker who can access many products and lenders and do a COMPARISON for you. If there is a better deal out there for you, often Brokers will help you through all the paperwork and a good Broker should make it simple! Using Brokers will cost you nothing but do check the figures first and the ‘small print’ before you agree and sign up.
It was inevitable with first home buyers encouraged and purchasing their little hearts out, that the next levels of the housing market that had laid so sleepy for a year or two would be given the proverbial kick up the "for sale" board.
This certainly seems to be happening at the moment and I would love to hear some good real estate stories if any of you out there would like to share any with me.
We are currently filming our next series of Selling Houses Australia. One of the first homes we worked on was stuck on the market for over a year. Once it was re-marketed with our help, not only did it sell in days but also exceeded its expected sale price.
This certainly seems to be happening at the moment and I would love to hear some good real estate stories if any of you out there would like to share any with me.
We are currently filming our next series of Selling Houses Australia. One of the first homes we worked on was stuck on the market for over a year. Once it was re-marketed with our help, not only did it sell in days but also exceeded its expected sale price.
In this fascinating property market we currently find ourselves in, it is no surprise to you all that there still are some great deals out there.
Sorry to tell you first time purchasers and buyers/investors at the lower end of the property market; most of the deals are not in your traditional sectors of the market place! The Government with their hand outs, stamp duty discounts and grants mean this sector of the market has been well and truly stimulated.
So where are all these bargains? The reality is you will find them quite often by accident, by detective work, by following certain home listings, or by getting very friendly with your favourite agent who may tip you off.
Sorry to tell you first time purchasers and buyers/investors at the lower end of the property market; most of the deals are not in your traditional sectors of the market place! The Government with their hand outs, stamp duty discounts and grants mean this sector of the market has been well and truly stimulated.
So where are all these bargains? The reality is you will find them quite often by accident, by detective work, by following certain home listings, or by getting very friendly with your favourite agent who may tip you off.
The Lifestyle Channel's hit show 'Selling Houses Australia' is now looking for vendors to take part in the upcoming third series!
Let Andrew Winter and the team transform your home, so you have the best possible chance of a sale.
If you're interested in appearing on the show or know someone who is, click on the following link:
SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA - SERIES 3
Let Andrew Winter and the team transform your home, so you have the best possible chance of a sale.
If you're interested in appearing on the show or know someone who is, click on the following link:
SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA - SERIES 3
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Nearly 25 years in the property industry and I am still confused to the reasoning behind NOT setting, or quoting ‘price guides’ when a property is to be sold.
Going back to the 70s and 80s, sometimes a price was not quoted because the home was very unique and the sellers did not want the sale figure known to the public, not sure why? However that argument no longer applies as anyone can access sales figures these days, either free, or by paying a few $$'s
So is it in the buying publics’ interest? Of course not, all that wasted time enquiring about homes you like that turn out to be way out of your financial reach, the frustration as buyers try to search for their next home only to discover page after page of un priced homes in the property press – so annoying!
Going back to the 70s and 80s, sometimes a price was not quoted because the home was very unique and the sellers did not want the sale figure known to the public, not sure why? However that argument no longer applies as anyone can access sales figures these days, either free, or by paying a few $$'s
So is it in the buying publics’ interest? Of course not, all that wasted time enquiring about homes you like that turn out to be way out of your financial reach, the frustration as buyers try to search for their next home only to discover page after page of un priced homes in the property press – so annoying!
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