Dan Sofo

In a sellers market with FOMO running high it seems easier to understand the value proposition for a buyers agent. But great buyer agent work is just as critical in a cooler market. Here’s a few reasons why. Selling agents get much better at returning your calls in a tough market but they still have one thing […]

As featured in Your Investment Property.   Dan Sofo weighs in on the topic;   “Many people use buyer’s agents when they’re buying a home to live in, but when it comes to their investment property, most choose to go it alone because there’s less emotion involved.   But in many ways, buyer’s agents are

Many would be property buyers are currently taking a wait and see approach. This approach is a result of human psychology- we hate the idea that we would pay more today for something that will cost less in the future. It’s also encouraged by so media ‘experts’ who so confidently tell us how much prices

  As we head toward 30th June now is a great time for those of you holding investment property to get your affairs in order, so you can claim as much as possible in your tax return.   Now when it comes to property there are so many expenses you can claim.   There’s a

  The hottest news in property land this week is the announcement that our Stamp Duty system is getting a makeover- for first home buyers.   The new scheme is called First Home Buyer Choice. Under the new scheme, first home buyers, purchasing a property up to $1.5M will be able to choose between either

  Well, there’s a lot of uncertainty and volatility ‘out there’ right now. As usual, being driven by the media. But if we look past the headlines, our projected national economic outlook is ok with agriculture, commodities, and energy fetching premium prices.   Our borders have re-opened, migration has resumed with NSW planning forecasting a

As featured in Domain.     The trouble with Easter eggs is that you don’t know what’s inside them until you’ve cracked open the shell, and sometimes there’s nothing. But by then, it’s too late.   That’s how some property buyers are feeling as the Easter holidays usher in a temporary lull in the property

As featured in Homes To Love.     Priced out of the freestanding house market, buyers are now looking for units with access to common green spaces.   Last year saw unparalleled gains in the real estate market, which was good news for existing homeowners. For those who didn’t own a home yet, getting their

As featured in Nine.com.au     With over 2200 property listings heading to auction last weekend across Australia, it would appear that the real estate sector is finally getting the supply it needs to meet demand.   However, even with the increased supply, consumer sentiment appears to be remaining resolutely strong.   According to Domain’s latest data, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and

As featured in Domain.     The official interest rate will remain at its record low of 0.1 per cent, where it’s sat since November 2020, the Reserve Bank decided at its March meeting on Tuesday.   Most economists, however, expect that it will start to rise later this year or early in 2023 in