Archive for April, 2009

Buyers Agents and Power of Attorney April 21, 2009 1 Comment

I recently had an unpleasant experience with a vendor’s solicitor while I represented my overseas based client in buying a property in Sydney.  It was resolved when the references shown here were presented as evidence that our client’s documentation was correct and in full compliance with the current regulations.
Buyers Agents and Power of Attorney
Buyer’s agents [...]

Classroom In Ghana Complete! April 17, 2009 1 Comment

Late last year I left my receptionist position at Beach & Bay Realty for Ghana – West Africa for 3 months where I worked as a volunteer with Antipodeans Abroad at a primary school, teaching English to Year 5 students.
Initially realising that there were no toilet facilities at the school (in fact there was no [...]

Smart Vendor, Smart Art April 3, 2009 No Comments

The presentation of a property can leave a lasting impression on prospective buyers and can help maximise a homes selling value. The more presentable and appealing to the eye a property is, the more chance a vendor will have in selling that property for their desired price.
One low cost option which can create a dramatic [...]

Local Auction Results April 1, 2009 No Comments

The week started well with a “sold prior” result and then on Saturday 3 more properties sold under the hammer. Unfortunately there were also 2 properties passed in with a vendor bid and 2 properties withdrawn from auction on Saturday.
The auction clearance rate was 50% for last week compared with the Sydneywide result of 68% [...]