Samantha Thorne

Samantha is a Marketing Manager at OpenAgent and has worked for the company for six years. Regardless of market conditions, making the decision to sell your home is never easy. If you’re...

You’d think with the current lockdowns and a new COVID variant circulating in the community, the market would significantly slow. But according to agents on the ground, not much has actually...

CoreLogic’s national home value index has recorded a +2.8 per cent rise in March, which is the fastest rate of growth since October 1988. And according to agents, listings on the market cannot...

Property values in New South Wales are continuing to soar. In Sydney alone, prices have recovered beyond the last 2017 peak. In fact, in the first ten days of March alone, property values...

Property values around the country are continuing to soar. In Sydney alone, CoreLogic has reported that property values have recovered beyond their early 2017 peak.

The latest housing data shows that median prices for detached properties are reaching record highs — and this is despite international border closures and next to zero net migration. The past...

Selling a home with a prior termite issue can be a tricky challenge for both sellers and buyers of a property. It involves multiple considerations, from understanding the scope of the...

Selling a house with unapproved structures can be a tricky path to navigate.It's a topic that holds both challenges and considerations for sellers and potential buyers alike. As you prepare to...

Navigating real estate negotiations as a seller can be a delicate balancing act. Whether you're preparing to sell your first property or have experience in the market, the art of negotiation plays...

If you find yourself in the situation of having to sell a property, enlisting the help of a real estate agent will likely be something you do first. The partnership formed with your estate...

Planning to sell an investment property after retirement can be a pivotal financial decision. It's a moment when you might be looking to streamline your real estate portfolio or finally capitalise...

In the world of real estate, sometimes the journey doesn't follow the smooth path we hope for. Terminating a real estate contract can be a tough decision, often accompanied by feelings of...

As you approach retirement, your investment property may stand as a cornerstone of your financial portfolio, a reliable asset that’s served you well over the years. However, with retirement...

Selling an investment property can be a financially rewarding move, but it's important to understand the tax implications that accompany such transactions.In this article, we'll explore various...

If you’re selling an investment property in Australia, either avoiding or reducing your capital gains tax (CGT) has come to mind. Besides the usual stuff like agent fees and advertising costs, how...