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Canopy Sutherland - special offer from Thirdi Group
It is with great excitement that i can share the latest Sales & Marketing update for our Canopy, Sutherland Development.
This past month we have seen three of our beautiful off the ...
Luke Berry Thirdi Group
7 years ago
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Thirdi Group launches Canopy Sutherland Development
Canopy is set in the heart of the Sutherland district surrounded by beaches, waterways and national parks. Tranquillity, leafy outlook and undoubted
Suburban luxury is just some of the reasons why Ca ...
Luke Berry Thirdi Group
7 years ago
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Thirdi Group launches Westend and Stella Apartments in Newcastle
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The key to Thirdi is our people
Recently at the launch of our Stella Apartments in Newcastle, I was lucky enough to share in a conversation with one of our contractors, highlighting how grateful he was for our continued investment i ...
Luke Berry Thirdi Group
7 years ago
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Paragon of Pyrmont Development
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Thirdi Group launches ThirdAge Villages
It is with great pleasure that we announce Thirdi Group has successfully expanded into the retirement lifestyle development sector with the launch of ThirdAge Villages.
Joining Thirdi as a p ...
Luke Berry Thirdi Group
7 years ago
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Thirdi about to launch Stella Development in Newcastle
I am also excited to confirm that next week will be the launch of our 3rd residential development in our WestEnd precinct of Newcastle. Affectionally named 'Stella on Hannell' after the beautiful daug ...
Luke Berry Thirdi Group
7 years ago
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Thirdi Gentry Development at Alexandria is now under construction
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Paragon shortlisted for the Australian Interior Design Awards
We are absolutely thrilled as a team that one of Thirdi's development "Paragon of Pyrmont" has been shortlisted for the Australian Interior design Awards
Check out the gallery of shots bein ...
Luke Berry Thirdi Group
7 years ago
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Q: Iām looking at buying a property for long term investment and capital gain. What are the factors I should be considering and would a new unit off the plan be a better option or an older house with land?
A:
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/sai-answer/answers/593e3012591e0.mp4
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Q: I have a total of $50k saved up and I'm a first home buyer looking to get into the property market. Is now a good time to buy in Sydney? And if not, where can you recommend I consider looking instead? Or should I just wait?
A: Victoria,
Further to my video message please see this link to a recent news article highlighting what is going on up in Newcastle and how this market is predicted to outpace Sydney over the coming years.
http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/forget-sydney-newcastle-is-the-next-big-thing-to-boom/news-story/80d972d2b908517bcef2960dd8856721
As discussed my company would love to help so if you want to chat about some property options please visit Thirdi Group at www.thirdigroup.com.au
All the best with your property investment journey
Regards
Luke
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Q: I have a total of $50k saved up and I'm a first home buyer looking to get into the property market. Is now a good time to buy in Sydney? And if not, where can you recommend I consider looking instead? Or should I just wait?
A:
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/sai-answer/answers/58ad42537caec.mp4
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Q: My partner and I are renters in Sydney and applying for new units in Pyrmont. We are excellent tenants and have been in the same unit happily for almost 4 years, but have had at least 3 unsuccessful applications recently. Are homeowners/property managers looking for a certain percentage higher on the asking prices in competitive areas? How can we increase the competitiveness of our application?
A:
https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/sai-answer/answers/588442aa72307.mp4
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Q: Can my wife and I combine our super into one self managed super fund?
A: Nathan, as discussed check out Announcer Group to chat about combining yours and your wife's super... I have referred my clients to them in the past and they have been fantastic...
Check out Announcer Group and Ask for Tony Lu.. www.announcer.com.au or call 1300 133 991..
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Q: Can my wife and I combine our super into one self managed super fund?
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https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/sai-answer/answers/58843ec388739.mp4
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Q: Have you used a buyer's agent or buyer's advocate to purchase a home? What has the experience been like? Do they offer good value for money?
A: Larry, as discussed in my video reply check out this link from realestate.com.au that has some pretty helpful hints...
http://www.realestate.com.au/advice/what-is-a-buyers-agent/
All the best mate and visit www.thirdigroup.com.au if you want to learn more about my company
Regards
Luke
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Q: Have you used a buyer's agent or buyer's advocate to purchase a home? What has the experience been like? Do they offer good value for money?
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https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/sai-answer/answers/58843b5adfc5e.mp4
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Q: I'm thinking of using Purplebricks to sell my house when they start in Sydney next month. They appear to do everything a traditional agent does and I've estimated it would save us about $65,000 in fees. Are there any catches, seems too good to be true?
A: Steve,
Great question.... Purplebricks seems to be a great platform and a positive 'distrupter' to the normal way of buying and selling property here in Australia...
My company lists and sells hundreds of properties a year on the big portals with local agents and whilst I love working in this traditional way, I think the low fixed fee and full transparency part of their model is a positive move for our industry and for my personal property transactions I will be using this platform.
I agree with Ken, $65k seems high (unless you're selling a property worth about $3mil using an average 2.2% commission rate) but from what I can see there isn't a catch..
The only other consideration with going with an established local agent is they typically (well the good ones do) have a database of qualified buyers... As long as the purplebricks agent has a track record & database you should be right..
Anyhow mate, good luck with the sale and if you do sell it, check out Thirdi Group (thirdigroup.com.au).. With you being cashed up I'd love to show you our apartments in Sydney and Newcastle as they are a great option for your next home or investment š)..
All the best and have a great Christmas & NY!
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Q: We have found a house we want to make an offer and we have saved the 10% deposit. I have just started a new job and still on probation for another month, will this have any impact on us obtaining a loan?
A: Chris, the best thing to do is chat with your bank or mortgage broker before making the offer..
Typically a bank wants to see 3 months of stable income before approving a loan so if your probation period is past that you should be fine. If not the broker may have a problem getting the loan approved.
An alternative solution is to secure the home with a 'delayed settlement' or ask for a 'subject to finance clause' and this way you can at least secure the property and have it under contract whilst clearing up your lending requirements with your bank.
If you absolutely 'love' the property and don't want to miss out, and its vacant, increase you offer slightly, ask for a 6 month settlement and pay the owner a decent rent until you can settle... This way you won't loose it and you'll have plenty of time to get through the probation to secure finance.
I hope this helps mate and good luck with the property.
