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The market is strong but think local when you sell
If there’s a boom, then pundits claim a bust just around the corner. We’ve heard this a thousand times but the information is too general to help you decide whether it’s a good time to upsize, downsize or buy your first home.
It’s important to shut out the noise and focus on your local area. Australia isn’t one huge market of boom-bust cycles but thousands of micro-markets in which property performs slightly differently.
6 reasons why you should list your home right now
The demand for property during Covid caught many people by surprise as buyers optimistic for the future poured into a market suffering from a lack of homes for sale.
The supply and demand equation is only part of the real estate picture. We have record-low interest rates supplemented with federal and state government saving schemes, tax discounts and grants of $25,000 and more for first-time buyers.
What you need to know about APRA’s tightened home loan rules
If you are concerned about this new APRA ruling, we suggest that you talk to your bank or mortgage broker and discuss the impact on your situation.
For buyers about to seek a home loan, below are some of the essential documents and details you will need to pull together as part of the application. We hope you find our guide useful.
Insights for a successful property investment
Investing in real estate isn’t just about finding a great property. You’ve got to make the numbers work or you’ll be seriously out of pocket. Many investors choose to be a landlord in their own neighbourhood while others buy further afield to take advantage of strong capital growth and rental yields.
You’ve sold your home, so what’s next?
It’s a great feeling when you put the ‘Sold’ sticker across the signboard on your home and have found a motivated buyer who can’t move in fast enough.
Now, you face a big question: should you begin a deadline-driven search for a new home and risk rushing into a deal, or find a rental and take your time.
Tips to help you sell during lockdowns
Selling your property during this latest lockdown is not “mission impossible”. There are many technologies and techniques to help you maximise the value of your home despite the pandemic.
Buyer demand is still at record highs even though restrictions have been placed on inspections, limiting it to one person at a time.
9 essentials when selling your home
The amount of effort you put into your home will pay dividends when the offers start coming in. Here is a shortlist of necessary activities you should complete to ensure a successful sale.
Four easy maintenance jobs for winter
Unattended maintenance tasks, such as cleaning gutters or fixing a roof tile, can cause bigger problems and become expensive to fix, especially as the weather deteriorates.
Seven quick ways to boost your home’s sale price
The continuing boom in property prices is tempting many homeowners to put their property on the market and invest to maximise the value of their existing home.
When will the boom be over? Here’s how to spot the early signs
Whether you’re buying, selling or just keeping a keen eye on the property market, you’ll be watching out for signs that indicate our stellar price growth is about to level off.
Six heating options if you’re feeling the chill
Mornings and evenings are developing a distinct chill across most of Australia now that we’ve moved from autumn to winter. And it’s at this time of year when we regret having not thought earlier about the type of heating that would best suit our homes.
8-point guide to an ‘off-market’ sale
A quiet property revolution has taken place while media and pundits have been focused on the boom – the rise of off-market sales.
How to buy in a booming market?
Sudden increases in property prices, such as the one we’re experiencing right now, is not a new phenomenon in real estate. While sellers might rejoice, buyers face an increasing financial challenge.
9 mistakes to avoid with your new kitchen design
No room carries more influence with a buyer than the kitchen – it’s where the family gathers and many memories are made. The kitchen can represent up to 20% of the entire value of a property, and if it’s not up to scratch, many buyers will walk away regardless of how...
Three ways to understand the value of your property
There are three key ways to understand the value of your property and keeping them in mind makes it easier to understand how you can add value to your investment down the track. Those three elements are Land, Dwelling and Extras. Let’s step through each of these:...
How to beat the heat in your home this summer
With summer well and truly heating our homes, you’ve probably fired up the air-conditioning unit and decided to worry about the electricity bill later. But there’s a better approach that will add value to your home as well as give you a comfortable living experience....
Create a family kitchen without breaking the bank
It’s so easy to walk around kitchen showrooms and go crazy with excitement at the possibilities. Their designers seem to have thought of everything – and you want it all! There’s no doubt that a beautiful kitchen enhances the enjoyment of your home and adds tremendous...
How much a school – and family-friendly features – add to your home price
If your home is near a top-performing school and you think that’s it’s time to sell, then it’s possible you’re sitting on a potential gold mine. Property within the catchment area of Australia’s highest-ranking schools command a price premium of up to 15% – and that...
Spring into action!
If you’re thinking of selling your home before Christmas, now is the time to take action. The selling season this Spring and Summer is set to be a bumper one. The shortage of properties for sale during Covid has caused a build up of demand from buyers, giving sellers...
Six ways to buy with confidence
One of the sins when you’re buying a property is to allow yourself to be rushed into a decision. It might seem strange, even ironic, to learn this from a real estate agent but there’s no denying its truth. It’s a great time to buy right now with record-low interest...
What people are saying about us
Michelle
Wednesday 22 September 2021
Michelle
Cory is exceptional at what he does. He is very professional and meticulous. Cory went above and beyond to ensure that our property would sell. Leading up to the sale, I received regular updates from Cory on potential buyers and the property market in general. Our property sold for an amazing price at an online auction recently.
Narrabundah
Anne
Wednesday 11 August 2021
Anne
Cory has many years of experience which he brings to the sale of your property. He is honest and enthusiastic and clearly loves his job. He gave me good advice and kept me informed at all stages.He is a straight talker so you know you are getting the real picture.
Monash
Peter
Wednesday 11 August 2021
Peter
Cory and his team were excellent, I particularly liked his honest no nonsense approach and he kept me and my wife fully abreast of the sales process and provided timely advice along the way. The entire transaction was a breeze. I highly recommend Capital Residential and Cory McPherson
Harrison
Marion
Tuesday 22 June 2021
Marion
Cory is extremely well organised, thorough and astute in how best to meet clients needs. Ethics/ integrity - that we were comforted by were evident. Our property sold near the top of the estimated sale price range, in 6 days, to buyers who love the home and will compliment the neighbourhood.
Garran
Jacqui
Tuesday 22 June 2021
Jacqui
Cory’s experience in the industry was very apparent and I immediately felt he was the agent I could trust and was going to work hard to get me the best price possible. Cory is a master negotiator and I will be sure to recommend him to anyone and everyone.
Lawson
Vladimir
Wednesday 10 March 2021
Vladimir
From our very first walk through, he picked up on everything important to maximise our sale price. He's always available and responded to any questions we had. Cory kept us fully informed and kept in touch regularly from the day we signed to hire him as our agent till the house was sold. I honestly can't express how amazing the actual result was—
Ngunnawal
Tim
Thursday 21 January 2021
Tim
Cory defines what a distinguished agent means. When we decided to sell our place, we knew instantly that Cory was the right person for us. We were impressed by his consummate professionalism, and his knowledge and expertise of Canberra’s housing market. We also highly appreciate Capital Residential’s values. Cory cares a great deal and works really hard. We were delighted with the outcome.
Fadden
Eunbi & Alistair
Thursday 10 December 2020
Eunbi & Alistair
Cory was efficient, had great strategies in place, went over and above what was required and kept us informed every step of the way. It was great working with Cory, knowing that he would be taking care of the sale personally. He had expansive market knowledge and had his finger on the pulse with what was going on around the area. Would not hesitate to recommend - he was efficient and was able to sell our property for a great price!
NewActon
Dove & Matt
Thursday 10 December 2020
Dove & Matt
I do not believe any other agent would have or could have offered the focus and attention to detail we received throughout this sale process. We were well informed at all times, responses were prompt and every word was kept. Cory made sure we knew he was available to us at any time. Thank you to Cory & Capital Residential for raising the bar and restoring our trust in this industry.
Harrison
Ray and Chloe
Thursday 10 December 2020
Ray and Chloe
Excellent market knowledge, realistic about price that could be achieved, works hard to get the job done and client focused work ethic.- could not be happier with his effort, approach and outcome.
Garran
Damian
Thursday 10 December 2020
Damian
With myself and my sister stuck interstate and unable to help much what a perfect choice Cory turned out to be! The efforts he went to and the result he achieved for my mother and the stress he saved us all is nothing short of remarkable.
Narrabundah
Gordon
Thursday 10 December 2020
Gordon
Cory was able to sell the house (a) quickly; and (b) for a good price. At the time, in addition to being impressed with Cory's professional ability, I was also impressed with Cory's ethics and integrity.
Fisher
Tony & Wendy
Thursday 20 August 2020
Tony & Wendy
Capital Residential should be your first and only choice when selling your home! Cory and his Team at Capital Residential never lost site of the task at hand of selling our home. We saw innovative social media campaigns, an upgraded 3D interactive viewing platform was created when open homes down for a period, always maintaining a steady stream of new people viewing our home.
Coombs
Kerrianne
Thursday 20 August 2020
Kerrianne
Extraordinary results, in an extraordinarily short period of time. One minute its listed, the next its sold! He has amazing marketing ideas and concepts which absolutely led to my buyer finding the house. He also kept me updated every single step of the way, which was very reassuring.
Moncrieff
Paul & Melissa
Thursday 20 August 2020
Paul & Melissa
Thank you Cory for the most amazing assistance that you have provided to Paul and I as buyers. You have gone beyond expectations we have ever experienced and we have appreciated your efficiency. Hopefully we won’t be in the market again although we will highly recommend your company. Thank you
Coombs
Trevor
Thursday 20 August 2020
Trevor
Cory is an extremely professional agent. Cory provided excellent advice and service throughout the process. His knowledge of market conditions and expected developments proved to be very insightful and timely. His communication was regular and comprehensive and he was always very responsive to any questions I might have. He went above and beyond what was expected to ensure a successful process and has my highest recommendation.
Deakin
Helen
Thursday 20 August 2020
Helen
Selling my house through Capital Residential was a pleasant experience, because of Cory’s excellent communication skills, his high degree of competence and professionalism. He worked very hard on my behalf and showed great attention to detail. I would recommend him to anyone considering selling a property.
Yarralumla
Scott & Anne
Thursday 20 August 2020
Scott & Anne
Cory McPherson is the most professional real estate agent I have ever used. His attention to detail, advanced marketing techniques and total professionalism was exemplary. He worked hard on our behalf and got a good price for us in today's market. I couldn't recommend him highly enough. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone trying to decide who to employ to sell their property.
Yarralumla
Brian & Suzanne
Thursday 20 August 2020
Brian & Suzanne
A number of our friends recommended Cory. His professionalism, straight-talking, and understanding of our circumstances were excellent. Cory's knowledge of the housing market, his salesmanship, and his experience with buyer behaviour put him apart from the average real estate agent.
Hackett
Cara & Tim
Thursday 20 August 2020
Cara & Tim
Great experience! Cory is a great agent, got a fantastic outcome for our property! Would absolutely use in the future.
Barton
John and Christine
Thursday 20 August 2020
John and Christine
Cory is exceptional at his work! He has sold a number of properties for us. His communication is excellent and his experience is impressive. Corey exceeded our expectations with each of the properties he has sold for us. We would have no hesitation in recommending Corey for anyone thinking of selling a property.
Narrabundah
Brett and Cecily
Tuesday 17 March 2020
Brett and Cecily
Cory McPherson is a rare real estate agent. Highly knowledgeable, always professional and delivering success every time, there is no other choice. Cory's strategic and comprehensive approach to selling ensures that the property, presentation, marketing and open homes deliver the sales results, everytime.
Swinger Hill
Dorothy and Pascal
Tuesday 17 March 2020
Dorothy and Pascal
Cory understands the market, gives good advice and guidance and kept us informed all along. Cory is clearly a very experienced and knowledgeable agent.
Narrabundah
Jimmy
Tuesday 17 March 2020
Jimmy
Best in the game! The one thing I find Cory stood out from the rest would be his experience. Cory explained the pros and cons, recommendation based on his experience but not pushing us towards an outcome just to get a sale.
Crace
Janette
Thursday 19 December 2019
Janette
This is the third time our family has asked Cory to be our real estate agent. We really like his professional "no BS" attitude and he has worked hard to get us excellent results each time.
Calwell
Roy and Sue
Thursday 19 December 2019
Roy and Sue
Thanks a lot Cory for your huge efforts to sell our home. The result for us was brilliant and your dedication, skill and effort second to none.
Red Hill
David and Linda
Thursday 19 December 2019
David and Linda
He did an outstanding job in marketing the house. Rather than treating it as just another "commodity", he made us feel that he was focussing fully on selling our property. If you are looking to sell a house, Cory will treat you as a valued customer and he will pay great attention to detail and provide excellent feedback on progress.
Deakin
Justin
Thursday 17 October 2019
Justin
Cory was far more dedicated to the sale process than we expected from an agent. While Cory was careful to manage our expectations on price, we sold for above our expectations. A great choice for your next agent!
Kingston
Joel & Jennifer
Thursday 3 October 2019
Joel & Jennifer
Cory & the team are by far the most professional & attentive agency we've ever dealt with.You have set a new standard for Canberra & surrounds. We wouldn't recommend anyone else!
Queanbeyan East
Judy & Mark
Tuesday 1 October 2019
Judy & Mark
Cory has been responsible for selling 2 properties for our family and both have been sold within the first week of exhibition. We are grateful for his honest approach and advice and the fact that he gives prompt updates as they come to hand. I would recommend Cory for his professionalism attention to detail.
Ngunnawal