Finding rental property in the major cities of New South Wales can prove quite a challenge. High demand can drive up the price and make it difficult to secure suitable accommodation.
While foreign investment has largely been acknowledged as beneficial to real estate in Australia - and the rest of the economy too - illegal house purchases have poisoned the well for legitimate transactions.
Sustainability has become a more prominent factor in the search for real estate in recent times - energy efficiency, green technology and environmental impact reports are increasingly weighted in individual decisions to pass or buy.
Australia Scores Top Marks On Sustainability Survey
A comprehensive survey from Jones Lang LaSalle has ranked Australia third, just behind the United States and the United Kingdom, as having the most transparent real estate system.
When preparing to buy property, many questions arise. Budget, location and neighbourhood are common factors that play into a decision, but for many, whether to buy or build is the most pressing.
Recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for housing illustrated a significant improvement in building approvals for New South Wales, but are not quite as impressive when compared to other states in Australia.
When the time comes to sell your house, there are likely a lot of factors at play. Employment circumstances, expanding families and relocation are all common reasons.
