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As we progress into the new year, discussions continue about the future of Australia’s property market, and what we can look forward to in the coming months regarding property prices. Australia’s national housing upswing has continued through the first month of 2024 with CoreLogic’s National Home Value Index rising 0.4% in January and 1.0% in […]

Where to start when preparing your home for sale There are five key areas to focus on when preparing your home for sale to help you get the best result:   Maintenance and Repairs One of the biggest turn-offs for buyers is wear and tear. This can be small things such as chipped tiles, cracked […]

The state of the Australian property market is a popular topic of conversation at the moment, and due to rising interest rates and inflation, some areas have already seen a change. What does that mean for you if you’re looking to sell, buy or invest in real estate in the next 12 months? The national […]

Annual Property Review A lot can happen in a year and that is so very true when it comes to real estate. Whether you have a portfolio of investment properties or just your home to think about, an annual property market report will keep you abreast of where your property value sits in the current […]

If you’re hesitating in getting a FREE property report, tailored specifically to your property, because you think our Agents are going to keep calling you, hounding you to list your property for sale … then you can relax. We promise that we don’t annoy our customers. Our focus is on ensuring you have an up-to-date […]

Did you know that Mareeba property prices have increased quite dramatically over the last 12 months? In fact, buyer activity has been very strong in our region and in today’s market your property could be worth more than you think! I have potential buyers on my books right now who are looking to purchase in […]

If you are about to SELL your property, don’t forget that as the Seller of the property you are responsible for updating your Smoke Alarms as per Legislation. Read the full article here

Is it the ridiculous property prices down south that are pushing more and more buyers to head for our regions, or are they being pulled by the lure of a better lifestyle? In our experience it is probably a bit of both. We have seen an increase in buyers from interstate and intrastate over the […]

Why engage an award-winning real estate agency to sell your property? The main reason people even THINK about selling their property themselves is cost. The advertising and marketing costs, the agent’s commissions, legal fees and even property searches can all add up. But compared to the benefits of letting the EXPERTS do it, is there […]

Are traffic lights a sign of growth? Traffic lights may be a tacit indicator of growth by way of increased traffic and a need to provide better flow of traffic, but recent Queensland Treasury figures reveal Mareeba Shire is now the 6th fastest growing local government area (LGA) in Queensland. Statistics out of the Qld […]

What’s in it [property] for you in 2022? According to our trusted REIQ, the demand for property across the board in Queensland appears to remain at a high level. Historically Queensland’s property growth has always lagged a little behind the NSW and VIC, but that’s a thing of the past. “Queensland hasn’t experienced this sustained […]

New smoke alarm legislation is about to come into effect from 1 January, 2022 and YES the upgrades detailed below apply TO EVERY DWELLING (houses, townhouses Class 1A and units Class 2). IT’S THE LAW! The legislation changes affect the following: Owner/Occupiers Landlords Renters; and New or Extensively Renovated Properties. Owner/Occupiers Existing smoke alarm legislation […]

Put all your eggs in one basket This well-known idiom is often used with the word “don’t” in front of it. You’ll often hear the phrase “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” referring to not putting all your risk, attention, hope, effort into one thing. By adopting that idiom we think we are […]

About the home loan buffer According to big banks, a home loan buffer is the amount of money borrowers have put aside so that they can maintain mortgage and loan repayments if and when their financial circumstances change. And, as we know from COVID-19, circumstances can change without us having any control over them. About […]

At Central Realty Mareeba we are a primary sales office. This means we don’t manage rental properties, but every day we have people walk into our office looking for property to rent. New people moving to our region – #Mareeba – for work, for a lifestyle change or relocating are looking for somewhere to live. […]

How to sell your Mareeba property in Spring Selling property in Spring is always a good time for a number of reasons. The garden is starting to look great. The weather is usually good and the days are getting longer. People are starting to get a bit more active as Spring looms on the horizon. […]

Who will you hire to be your real estate agent? So you’re ready to sell your property. It’s time to move on. It’s time to leave that huge family home and move into something a little more comfortable and with less work now that the children have left home. Whatever you’re reason for selling, the […]

Are COVID-19 lockdowns affecting property sales? According to the latest property news current lockdowns and restrictions are impacting seller confidence. For any vendor getting ready to sell a property involves a team effort and to some extent a bit of inconvenience for the seller. The low confidence level seems, however, confined to vendors. They appear […]

The real estate market in Mareeba is busy right now, so much so that the increased buyer enquiries means properties are receiving offers very quickly. We have buyers who are cashed up, ready to go and there is a shortage of properties for sale in our region. “Our conversation with vendors is completely different to […]

It’s a tight market What does that even mean? In a Property Manager’s world a vacancy rate below 2.5% (percentage of empty rental properties) is considered tight. For a prospective tenant looking for a rental property it is difficult because fewer rental properties become available. Renters are staying in the properties longer and fewer investors […]