The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate by another 0.25%, bringing it to 4.35%. It’s a move that reflects ongoing inflation pressures – with fuel costs and global economic factors continuing to push prices higher. While headlines like this can feel unsettling, the reality on the ground is more measured. The property market doesn’t stop – it shifts, adjusts and finds its rhythm. Buyers Adjust We’re seeing buyers take a more considered approach. Budgets are being reassessed, expectations refined and due diligence sharpened. But importantly, they’re still active. The right property, priced well and presented properly, is still attracting strong interest. Sellers Adapt For sellers, strategy is everything. Pricing, presentation and timing matter more than ever in a market where buyers are weighing every decision. The days of “set and forget” campaigns are behind us. Success now comes from reading the market in real time and adapting accordingly. The
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Top Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Broker by Jonathan Valentino Jonathan.valentino@catalyst.com.au 0413 109 972 Website: catalyst.com.au Hi Guys, my name is Jonathan Valentino, and I am a Mortgage Broker from Catalyst Advisers. If you’re considering buying a home in Australia, it’s imperative to find the right home loan and lender
Currently the market is buzzing with buyers and sellers ready to make a move, and we’re here to help! Small interest rate rises have not deterred buyers from securing a home to live in or invest. Last month Sydney property prices increased by 0.6% on avg. which was the first
What a start to 2023; January has been phenomenal – Buyers and renters are back in force Market Overview It’s only 4 weeks or so into the new year, and already the team at Schwarz are predicting great things for the real estate market for the rest of 2023. Why?
Our trusted broker Jonathan has assisted a number of our clients get a mortgage, refinance and provide general updates on what we’re seeing in the market. If you would like to speak with Jonathan today, get in touch – Call (02) 9939 5400. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased
Designing functional spaces of love and fun. As we move into our third year of the pandemic, navigating through what now seems like the new world and the new normal of unpredictability, we are still finding comfort, retreat and safety within the home. Research increasingly shows that the way we
It’s 2022 and the team is back in full swing! After a crazy couple of years dealing with reoccurring lockdowns and restrictions, it looks as if things are finally looking up, and we’re on track to living in a new-normal world once again. In just four weeks we have noticed
As we near the end of 2021, we look back on a truly eventful year for Schwarz. After 20 long years in Freshwater we relocated office down the hill to much larger headquarters in North Manly, brought on new community sponsorships and achieved record results despite 3 months in lockdown.
If you didn’t know already, Schwarz are the proud major sponsors of One Eighty, a Northern Beaches based youth mental health charity run by young adults for young adults. One Eighty was established in response to a number of youth suicides in the area. They run a number of programs
The sale of 36 Dalley Street was a bittersweet one, the property was held by the Baker family line for 107 years. Although the property sold for a fantastic result, that also meant it was the end of an era! Prior to placing the home on the market, the Schwarz
