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Anti-Money Laundering Laws for Real Estate: What Sellers and Buyers Need to Know Before 1 July 2026
Important Disclaimer Brendan Leahy and Naked Real Estate are not lawyers, accountants, or financial advisors. This article is general information based on industry training and

What Factors Actually Affect Your Property’s Appraisal Value?
Yesterday I walked into a home in Bedfordale. The automated valuation system — the one most homeowners check online before they make any decision —

Do I Need an Appraisal to Refinance My Mortgage?
You’ve been in your home ten years. You’ve never really kept track of what it’s worth, but you’ve seen a few places sell down the

How Accurate Are Online Property Valuations?
Every week, sellers in the Perth Hills contact me with a number in their head. Sometimes the number is from realestate.com.au. Sometimes it’s from Domain, Cotality,

Do I Really Need a Property Appraisal Before Selling? The Truth From 24 Years in Perth Hills By Brendan Leahy, Naked Real Estate
Short answer: yes. Absolutely. The longer answer? One appraisal isn’t enough — and the agent who tells you it is probably isn’t the agent you

NAB Quarterly Property Survey – Commercial Report
The Commercial Property Report for December 2024 is here. Key highlights: The NAB Commercial Property Index moved back into positive territory in the December quarter amid improved expectations

The six buyer segments in the property market
Our demographic shape is changing; there are six distinct buyer segments in our Australian property market: young renters; first home buyers; upgraders; downsizers; retirees; and

How to become a real estate agent guide
Why pursue a career in real estate? Real estate professionals come from many different walks of life. Many people today choose to take courses to

Housing prices over the last 25 years what’s happened
Over the past 25 years, the median house value nationally has risen by 412%, or $459,900. Twenty five years ago, the median house value across

Whose name to put it in your options when purchasing a property
Most property buyers, even seasoned investors, default to simply buying the property in their own name, but this is not always the best and most

The ultimate checklist for evaluating a house
GUEST BLOG | Congratulations on your decision to buy a house! We know that reaching this milestone takes a lot of effort and determination, which

I’m livin’ in the 70s how the median price has changed
Are you always kicking yourself for not purchasing property 40 years ago, seeing how exponentially the prices have increased? Let’s take a trip down memory
