Shane is CEO of Professionals Real Estate Group. After a dedicated 5 year career with the military which included working with the SAS, Shane built a highly successful career within the property and construction sectors. He is the former CEO of one of Western Australia's leading real estate groups, part owner of the number one office of an opposing national real estate brand, a business coach and performance trainer who has had his own successful sales career. He is also former Chairman of Joondalup Brothers Rugby Union Football Club and current WA President of an Ex Service Organisation.
It is in everyone’s best interests to be honest from the outset and to have a hard conversation about property prices.
Landlords in soft rental markets such as Perth and Darwin need to carefully focus on the pricing when leasing their property in the current market.
Professionals have found that a large number of our clients are overseas migrants who have arrived in Australia over the last decade and then decided to buy property after financially establishing themselves.
Professionals are already recording a rising number of people attending home opens for near new established homes in the newer suburbs of Perth as buyers can now see that they represent great value for money.
It is a truism that the best day to attend a home open is when it is pouring with rain because bad weather or even major sporting events can significantly reduce the number of property buyers attending a property inspection.
Keeping a good tenant happy means low vacancy rates and the added expenses involved in finding a new tenant.
This reality about not relying on the government pension moving forward is now being appreciated by younger Australians who are investing in property.
Homeowners should select a realistic reserve price and also be flexible on pricing on the day of the auction to maximize the selling opportunities.
The reality is that astute investors who buy in the right areas can still achieve double digit capital growth rates in Perth.
Rental properties with poorly maintained gardens are more difficult to lease and achieve a lower rent compared to similar property with well maintained gardens.