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Selling shares or your investment property? Don’t forget about capital gains tax, which you may have to pay after the sale. Capital gains tax is a term often thrown around when discussing the sale of assets like shares or property. But if you’re new to the concept, you might be wondering exactly what it is, […]

If you’re a vendor selling your property and wanting it to look it’s best or a tenant tasked with the responsibility of maintaining the garden of your rental property, there are ways to help your garden survive a hot summer. All indications are that this summer is going to be a scorcher with hot days […]

Selling your home is a significant life event, and for many, it’s a major financial transaction as well. One crucial element that can significantly impact the outcome of your sale is the way your home is presented to potential buyers. That’s where the art of styling or home staging comes into play. In this article, […]

Please join Adam Savage for our latest monthly update on what’s happening at Peter Fisher and in the Orange real estate market this Spring.

Selling a house can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not familiar with the process and regulations. Whether you’re a first-time seller or just looking for some clarity, this article aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about selling a house. Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Sell My […]

Investing in real estate can be a lucrative endeavour, but it also comes with a host of responsibilities that can be time-consuming and overwhelming. This is where a property manager comes into play. Hiring a property manager can significantly simplify your life as an investor and offer numerous benefits that go beyond just managing tenants […]

One of the most common things we are asked to do in our profession is to provide an appraisal of a property. This is how property owners can find out what their property would be worth if it was to be sold. If you have never had an appraisal before, or even if you have, […]

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 […]

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 […]

This year is certainly moving quickly and no doubt we are all looking forward to the Easter break. Please join Michael Wright for our latest monthly update on what’s happening at Peter Fisher and in the Orange real estate market. Here is what Michael has to say: Hi, I’m Michael from Peter Fisher Real Estate […]

Wet areas can be the site of all sorts of household crises, from leaks to mould. Regular maintenance is a must. Here are some of the key signs your kitchen or bathroom could be due for repair. Your sink is gurgling One sign that there’s a block in your pipes is if your drains are […]

We are well and truly into 2023 and it has been an interesting start to the year with a significant change to the market conditions when compared to the last couple of years. Here is what Adam has to say: Hi, I’m Adam Savage and welcome to the Peter Fisher market update for February 2023. […]

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 […]

A lot of homes can suffer from some degree of mould and it could range anywhere from a small patch on a wall somewhere or to a serious mould growth across walls and ceilings and is usually a result of a combination of high moisture levels and inadequate ventilation. Here are some tips from our […]

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 […]

From functional additions to smart tech, here are five home features that are attracting crowds and converting hopeful browsers into dedicated buyers. Home office You’d be forgiven if, like many of us, in March 2020 you assumed working from home would be a passing trend. Fast-forward almost three years, and many companies have moved to […]

Could the saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ be wrong? Well possibly. Because it turns out that trees and plants can add value to your property, quite a lot in fact. A 2017 Sydney-based study titled Green Infrastructure: A vital step to brilliant Australian cities by AECOM found a 10 per cent increase in street tree canopy could increase property […]

Spring is almost here, and it is, traditionally, a great time of year to sell property and the market is often flooded with listings as sellers take advantage of the brighter days and blooming gardens. As winter ends now is a great time to start preparing your property for sale if you are thinking of […]