Let’s Talk Money: Ben’s Barometer April 2018
Trying to buy a house isn’t easy. And it can be even harder if you are new to the market and are trying to buy in a city which favours ‘no price marketing methods’. The other day, a client of
The Canary in the Coal Mine: Ben’s Barometer March 2018
The Canary in the coal mine When a market shifts, people are often left wondering ‘how have things changed so much and so quickly?’ Like a canary in a coal mine, there are always indicators, often undetectable, to those outside
Agents of Social Media #humblebrag: Ben’s Barometer February 2018
There is a new career opportunity directly associated with social media known as an ‘influencer’. Slightly showing my age, I was stunned to find out that people can make great money out of running well supported social media accounts on
Will the ban on foreign investment affect your house price? Ben’s Barometer December 2017
When something is going wrong, or we are unhappy with our position, we look for someone to blame. In the real estate game, according to the government, that fault lies with foreign buyers. Why? Because they have come into our
Good Question: Ben’s Barometer November 2017
I really enjoy questions. They give me the ability to address any issues that a potential client might have, and it allows the conversation to progress to a deeper level. This process will often uncover fears or uncertainties about the
How long is a piece of string? Ben’s Barometer October 2017
We are often asked ‘how long will it take to sell my house? No two properties are the same so it is hard to give an exact time-frame for the sale of your home. At the moment, the average days
Get out of my sidebar! Ben’s Barometer September 2017
It came to my attention recently, that roll around mid-afternoon, big takeaway chains bombard our screens with enticing imagery of smiling families, pizza & burgers. This all happily coincides with kids engaged in afternoon programming and weary parents contemplating the evening
It’s not a house, it’s a home: Ben’s Barometer August 2017
For the movie aficionados out there you may have picked up the subtle reference to “The Castle” in the heading. Although the title is tongue in cheek, it is interesting that two such similar words can inspire very different emotions. What a purchaser
All Agents Are…… Ben’s Barometer July 2017
Real Estate Agent Fees A recent article published on Stuff once again put the spotlight on Real Estate Agent fees. This article, and topic, always generates great debate and outrage as the members of the “I hate real estate agents club”
How to Avoid the Property Bubble: Ben’s Barometer June 2017
Hindsight is the easiest way to identify a property bubble. But, the problem with hindsight is that it provides no protection for the present. Economists like to theorise the events that lead to a property bubble. And to attempt avoiding one,
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