The Newcastle Property Market – A Pandemic Update

Contrary to the doom and gloom that many finance experts have been predicting for the Australian property market, we are yet to see prices slump here in Newcastle. Some houses are still selling quickly and for very solid prices. This week, one home that we viewed for a client sold after the first inspection, for […]
Support for residential tenants and landlords

On Monday 13th April, the NSW Government announced a ‘funding boost and new emergency measures to protect tenancies’. The goal is to support residential tenants and landlords facing financial hardship due to COVID-19. The six-month support package includes a moratorium on applications for forced evictions due to rental arrears for those financially disadvantaged by COVID-19, […]
The Property Market and COVID-19

The only certainty for property during the COVID-19 pandemic is that property prices will go down, at least in the short term. For how long, no-body really knows. The RBA has talked about a rebound in the second half of this year. Nigel Stapledon, a research fellow in real estate at the Centre for Applied […]
Look Forward to the Recovering Market

Experts are saying ‘don’t panic!’ Michael Yardney, CEO of Metropole Property Strategists has a message; “I believe in a year from now, and in particular five years from now and most certainly in 10 years from now, this pandemic will have had no influence on where the Australian property market will end up and the value of […]
The Property Market in Uncertain Times

These are unprecedented times for us all, not only in terms of our health, but also for the economy. Many people are panicked and there’s no denying the stock market has taken a huge hit. But what about the property market? The consequences are not nearly as immediate or obvious. What is interesting is that […]
Off the Map Newcastle – with Cassidy McLean

Basketball superstar, Cassidy McLean, explored Newcastle with our very own Buyer’s Agent, Kylie Frearson, to showcase some of her favourite spots. Cassidy’s ‘Off the Map’ list began with a great spot for lunch, dinner or a snack! Mexican street food, right in the heart of the CBD | Newcastle West Up first was Antojitos, the […]
Off the Map Newcastle – with Gema Simon

Our Buyer’s Agent, Kylie Frearson, recently had fun exploring Newcastle with international football star and local Jets W-League legend, Gema Simon. When Gema isn’t playing for the the Jets or travelling the world, these are some of the hot spots she likes to return to. Who needs Summer Bay? | SWANSEA BAY First up on […]
Off the Map Newcastle – with Siobhan Ferguson

Our Buyer’s Agent and Director, Kylie Frearson recently took the opportunity to explore some of Newcastle’s hidden gems with fellow Property Solutions 101 Buyer’s Agent, Siobhan Ferguson. Get your stretch on | HAMILTON Siobhan believes that there is no better place to stretch it out than Fitness Fix Pilates Studio, located at 70 Denison Street, […]
Six Facts Every Property Investor Should Know About Depreciation

One of our preferred suppliers Capital Claims has prepared an extensive guide on depreciation for property investors. The guide looks at: Deductions available to property investors. What kinds of property generate the biggest depreciation deductions. How old properties can still generate deductions. The fact you can back-claim for missed years. The benefits of claiming depreciation […]
Property Solutions 101 Year in Review (2018)

2018 has once again been a big year for the Property Solutions 101 team. We’ve had a lot of ‘business’ wins to share in terms of the Buyer’s Agency and Property Management, but for us, we are most proud of our commitment to the community. And the reason we are able to give back to […]