1. One document to replace six for Qld Home owners

    PLANS are in the pipeline to condense the paperwork required to sell a property in Queensland.
    According to online industry website, Real Estate Business, “The move, (to condense six documents into a single document) which may come into effect as early as late February, is expected to reduce legal costs and cut the number of forms that homeowners often require to sell their property.”
    The website quoted Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, as saying, “currently, requirements in a house contract may include the need for a Sustainability Declaration, a Pool Safety Declaration, a Warning Stateme

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  2. Old habits need replacing – Matusik

    The Property Market could receive an injection of confidence if a recognised property commentator has his way.
    According to Michael Matusik, the old habit of negativity should be replaced with a new habit of confidence.
    Mr Matusik (CM 07/01/2012) said “assorted experts…would have us believe the Australian property market was about to crash and burn…and while prices slid – just 4 per cent across Australian capitals over the past 12 months, says RP Data – it was our confidence that plummeted.”
    “No one made a lot of money in property last year but we̵

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  3. It’s choices you make not chances you take

    THIS small phrase is very relevant today given the current state of the property market in Queensland and in particular, Bribie Island.
    External forces linked to the global economy, government policy and a drop in land values in the region have created a perception of caution in the minds of property buyers.
    Despite this, some property owners continue to seek an inflated price for their property, and have unfortunately listened to the false claims made by some desperate agents and agencies.
    According to Properties On Bribie Director of Sales and Marketing, Wayne Mac, owners who do not ‘have

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