News Archive
There's something about Tassie
Interstate buyers represent a growing number of our residential client base. A recent survey revealed, not surprisingly, that there are two main reasons - water and climate. How much more appealling would Devonport be if the temperatures were recorded in the CBD, not the airport, which is usually three degrees cooler than town? At any rate, if this trend continues, its great news for ... read news item »
08 August 2010
Welcome to new staff members
As part of our general expansion, Collins welcomed Josh Viney in April who has commenced as a sales consultant specialising in the Devonport area. With a background in planning and surveying, he brings an enourmous network of building industry contacts to our buyer database and has hit the ground running with some great listings. We also welcome Tara Smith who joins us on Receptio... read news item »
03 May 2010
Collins Realty Celebrates 75 Years
As part of our 75 th anniversary celebrations, if you list your property with our sales or property management teams between 1 August 09 – 18 September 09, you go into the draw to win a home makeover pack valued at $1,000. The pack includes gift vouchers from Picture This, Ibbott’s Home Hardware and Riverview Nursery so you can make your property presentation shine! Terms and Co... read news item »
05 August 2009
FIRST HOME OWNERS BOOST CUT OFF DATES
The First Home Owners Boost will continue in its current form to 30 September 2009, providing eligible first home buyers with $7,000 for established homes and $14,000 for new homes. In combination with the existing $7,000 First Home Owners Scheme grant, this means first home owners will receive $14,000 for established homes and $21,000 for new homes. Between 1 October 2009 and 31 ... read news item »
03 August 2009
From The Principal
While people are continuing to take advantage of the First Home Owners Grant there has also been an increase in the number of second time home buyers entering the market during the June/July period. While we are experiencing some of the lowest interest rates on record purchasers are showing some concern about interest rates and where they are heading in the future. Our Property Managemen... read news item »
30 July 2009
ATTENTION PRIVATE LANDLORDS
New legislation covering rental bond deposits became law on 1st July 2009. If you do not understand the new laws and require more information do contact our Property Management Department for free no obligation help to assist you through the transition stage. If you are an absentee landlord for all or part of the year there are some issues which will affect you at the time when tenants... read news item »
08 July 2009
SALES MARKET FACTS
Market Facts for May 2009 reveal that house sales in Devonport dropped by 39% compared to May 2008. At Collins Realty our sales figures increased by 100% compared to the same time last year. read news item »
08 July 2009
CONGRATULATIONS LEIGH JORDAN
Leigh’s sales figures for 2008/09 show that he has sold property worth $17 million, exceeding 2007/08 by $2.4 million. Experience the Difference like Mr & Mrs Peck of Devonport “Thank you for doing such a fantastic job in selling our house. You were caring and considerate and always called back promptly with feedback and did not think of us as just another clie... read news item »
07 July 2009