Tenancy Reform Bill One Step Closer to Becoming Law – Will an Owner still be able to terminate a lease?
Remember those Proposed Tenancy Reforms we talked about over the last couple of years? Well the Bill is now before the QLD Parliament! The Community Support and Services Committee has now published its Report into the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 recommending that the Housing Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 be passed. This Bill is presently before Parliament…
First Time Home Buyers – Top 5 Tips
Buying your first home can be daunting – both financially and emotionally. It’s likely to be one of the biggest investments you’ll make, so the team at Johnson Real Estate have compiled their top 5 tips to guide you. Start saving now House deposits can take a while to save, so it’s smart to start saving…
VIDEO BLOG: Q&A with Jordan Cleland
Our Senior Agent, Jordan Cleland, has been named in the Pittard top 20 Salespeople for Australia and New Zealand, coming in at number 4. Jordan originally worked for Clark Real Estate from 2000 – 2003, only leaving to explore and work overseas. He remained in close contact with Clark, continually referring friends and family looking…
Father’s Day Top 10
Happy Father’s Day! Ah September… It is first month of spring, the season that allows Mother Nature to really show off. It is the most popular month in the country for listing houses for sale (we couldn’t let that one slip!), weddings and tends to be a peak travel period, particularly around the school holidays. September is also when…
Discover The Difference with Clark Realty
Discover The Difference and look for an alternative approach to the typical real estate practices. Question everything as to how the industry has conditioned us to think. Open and transparent conversation from the very first touch point lay the foundations to navigating the highest price in the market without the deceit and mistrust. Seek an…
What does the low vacancy rates in Brisbane mean to Investors?
The June 2021 quarter data from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) reveals that 100 per cent of the states vacancy rates continue to remain very low. It also shows 62 per cent local government areas have either recorded their lowest vacancy rate or equalled it over the last 11 years. Clark Real Estate…
Thinking of renting out your house? Now is the perfect time.
If you are a property owner in Brisbane, there has never been more perfect conditions to look at expanding your property portfolio. Record low rental property vacancy rates continue to impact Queensland with Brisbane’s vacancy rate dropping from 2.1% to 1.7% from the previous quarter. Clark Real Estate recorded a vacancy rate of 0% and have seen record numbers of prospective tenants seeking out properties. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said “With…
Discover Different, the power of a tailored sales strategy
Does it feel like all we see on property realty signs is “sold” stickers? Yes, it is true that the market is hot and in real estate terms what we call a “rising market”. Houses are being snapped up, and property owners are enjoying fair returns. But it isn’t all unicorns and rainbows, it is not always a sure thing to get the sales price you’ve advertised. For the suburbs we specialise in, Clark’s sales rate is on average…
Do you have your Depreciation Schedule?
If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably have discovered this week that your accountant is fully booked out for the next two months. So, despite your good intentions to be on top of your life admin, now you’ve found yourself with some extra time to get your house in order and properly prepare for this year’s tax deductions. There’s been a lot of information floating around the internet about work…
Trained Negotiators!
Having a trained negotiator on your team is a part of Clark’s Discover the Difference philosophy! Because as the saying goes, knowledge is power! And when it comes to selling your home, you want to have the power in your hands! Or at least that of your trained negotiator’s, aka a Clark Real Estate Agent! Recently it has been easy to sell a home. You need only look…