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Mudgee leads list of 10 top-performing NSW housing markets with prices up 7.44%: Residex

The central western NSW town of Mudgee, a hotspot for mining, agriculture and tourism, has been the top-performing NSW housing market over the past year, according to the latest Residex regional market update.

Mudgee district house prices are up 7.44% for the year to August, with a median house price of $272,500 following a gain of less than 1% in the previous 12-month period.

Residex reported a 16% jump in sales in Mudgee over this period, with 548 properties selling. Continue reading Mudgee leads list of 10 top-performing NSW housing markets with prices up 7.44%: Residex

10 ways to prepare your property for a Spring sale

The property market is alive and buzzing in Spring, with an abundance of buyers and great weather for home inspections. That said, many properties will inevitably make their way onto the market, which means you’ll have a bit of work to do to ensure your investment stands out.

Groom your property for its grand entrance onto the market. Take advantage of the season and give the dwelling a once-over before hitting the ‘For Sale’ board with these 10 top tips for preparing your home for a successful spring sale. Continue reading 10 ways to prepare your property for a Spring sale

Rental market – Strike while the iron is hot!

How is the current rental market affecting property investors?

It’s a good question and the answer is highly encouraging.

It relates to the shortage of rental properties as highlighted in recent media articles and the fact that population growth is outstripping construction and investment.

As The Property Shop principal, Hugh Bateman agrees, this is not surprising, given that Australia’s resident population is expected to top 22,608,000 this month.

While that’s the big picture, Hugh is aware that investors want to know just how this situation is impacting locally in the rental market. Continue reading Rental market – Strike while the iron is hot!

The Six Golden Keys to property investment

keys to property investmentInvest and retire in luxury … that’s the dream but there are many traps for the unwary player.

Successful investors are either very lucky or they have surrounded themselves with quality advisers. There is simply no middle ground.

Successful investors are also avid researchers and the types of people who ask a million questions before making a commitment. Continue reading The Six Golden Keys to property investment

The Property Shop wins Australasian Rural Agency of the Year

Damian Kearns, ARERA's 2011 Regional Agent Achiever of the Year, with RER Network CEO Michael Sheargold and Olympic Beach Volleyball gold medal winner Natalie Cook.


The Property Shop was awarded two pretigious accolades at the Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs) held at The Ivy Room in Sydney on February 14.

The Property Shop was represented by Damian Kearns and Peter Vanags at the black tie gala attended by more than 250 of Australia and New Zealand’s top performing independent agents who are part of the Real Estate Results Network. Continue reading The Property Shop wins Australasian Rural Agency of the Year

Time to buy in Mudgee is NOW!

sold-by-the-property-shop-mudgeeThis is the perfect time to become an investor in Mudgee and Mudgee agency, The Property Shop, explains why.

Thinking of buying an investment property or adding to a portfolio you’ve already launched?
There’s a five word answer to such thoughts: “This is the ideal time!”
In fact there are so many signs pointing investors in that direction that it’s possible to list only a few of the main ones. Continue reading Time to buy in Mudgee is NOW!

Aussies make a New Year real estate resolution

The New Year is a chance at a fresh start for everyone and a time where most Australians declare the one thing they’d like to resolve over the course of the coming 12 months.

Resolutions vary from anything like taking an overseas trip to buying a new car but how does buying a property rate on the revolution scale? Continue reading Aussies make a New Year real estate resolution