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For prospective homebuyers, attending open houses is an essential part of the house-hunting process. Open homes provide a unique opportunity to explore potential properties, get a feel for the neighbourhood, and gather crucial information to make an informed decision. To make the most of these events, you need a strategy. In this article, we’ll provide […]

A growing number of economists say the next move on interest rates will be down after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates unchanged for a second straight month. The predictions come as buyers and sellers gear up for the traditionally busy spring selling season, with a renewed sense of certainty expected to support […]

Are you confused about what grant(s) you can receive as a first home buyer in New South Wales?  Here is a summary of the current schemes offered by the NSW Government. You may be eligible to apply for an exemption or reduction of transfer duty charges if you are a first home buyer. This assistance […]

Please join Chris Mason for our latest monthly update on what’s happening at Peter Fisher and in the Orange real estate market. Here is what Chris has to say: Hi, I’m Chris Mason from Peter Fisher Real Estate. We’re here today to bring you our June monthly update. Welcome to winter. There’s a lot of […]

With the Federal Budget being recently released, it is good to examine it from the point of view of the housing market and what it might mean for the real estate sector across the country. We know we can always rely on industry companies like Domain and realestate.com.au to provide us with insights and updated […]

Property experts have given their outlooks for the year ahead, forecasting when interest rates will stop rising and housing markets will begin to see price growth. The overwhelming consensus is the Reserve Bank is likely nearing the end of its tightening cycle and that mid-term supply and demand fundamentals remain imbalanced. While buyer demand is […]

This week the RBA increased the cash rate a further 25 basis points to 3.10%, marking the largest rate tightening cycle since the early 2000s at 300 basis points. A cash rate of 3.1% is the highest target adopted in 10 years. The increase follows signalling from the RBA it is committed to tackling the […]

Whether you’re trying to bring down your energy bills or you’d like to minimise your environmental footprint, we’ve put together some easy ways to make your home run more efficiently. There are plenty of good reasons to make your home more energy-efficient: it’s better for the environment, better for your conscience and better for your […]

Buying a house isn’t like picking up a piece of clothing in a shop, checking the price tag, and then paying. There are a number of extra, often seemingly hidden costs buyers need to be aware of, which aren’t necessarily spelled out in glossy real estate advertisements. Upfront and hidden costs can add as much […]

When buyers are looking at a unit or townhouse some of the questions we are often asked are in relation to what’s involved with the “strata” that goes hand in hand with a property that is part of a Strata Scheme. There is lots of information available if you care to go searching but we’ve […]

Australia’s housing market has always been a hot topic, but in the lead-up to the federal election it has become a key talking point. Candidates have been busy spruiking their policies on how voters can get into a home sooner. But are these policies likely to sway voters? “The short answer is yes,” Grattan Institute […]

Join Michael Wright as he takes you through, step by step, the process now that your offer has been accepted.

Buying and selling property is not something most people do every day and it’s not hard to be bamboozled by the terms used by your Agent, Conveyancer, Broker and the like. Here is a jargon-busting A to Z glossary to put you in the know: Asking price: The listed price of the property. The owner […]

Jacob Evans: Hi. You’re with Jacob Evans from Peter Fisher Real Estate. I’m just here to give you a bit of an update about the early indications of what we’re seeing within the market at the start of this year. So far this year, we’ve seen the market strengthen. Early January was a little bit […]

When moving house, being organised is key and preparing the home you’re moving into is just as important as packing up the space you’re leaving behind. You can help make moving day a more stress free experience by doing some tasks in advance. Organise a sitter for pets and children The chaos of moving day […]

Let’s wrap up this year. Michael says: Hi. Michael from Peter Fisher with a wrap up for 2021. What a year it’s been. To give you a little bit of an example, house prices alone have gone up 20% this year, 30% in the last two years. During the height of the pandemic we launched […]

With the marketing booming and prices increasing due to the lack of supply of properties for sale and continued high demand by buyers willing to pay top dollar to secure a property, there has been a lot of speculation about when or if the government will try to cool the market and what measures will […]

Adam Savage: Hi, I’m Adam Savage from Peter Fisher Real Estate. And welcome to the spring update. The Orange market continues to be strong amongst buyers, both owner-occupiers and investors alike, limited stock on the market for sale and strong buyer interest is pushing upward pressure on prices resulting in some very good sales across […]

The selling and buying process can be daunting if you haven’t done it before and once you’re past the negotiation stage and offers have been accepted there is a whole new process to get your head around – the conveyancing! Pest and building reports, exchange of contracts and settlement are just some of the things […]

An essential step in the home buying process, building and pest inspections offer invaluable insight into the condition of the property. To avoid problems and extra costs later on, you should know as much as you can about the condition of a property before you buy. It is usually recommended by your solicitor or conveyancer […]