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Introducing our Customer Care Team
As part of our continuous effort to provide you with the best possible service, we are pleased to announce the establishment of our new Customer Care team! Expanding on our current capabilities, this new team will improve the service we offer to our clients by providing end-to-end property management, access to information and timely solutions […]

Brightening the days of our sick kids
“Sometimes when a child gets really sick, the fun, play and laughter of childhood seem to disappear. But sick kids are still kids at heart and the fun shouldn’t stop.” – Starlight Children’s Foundation At 3 Property Group, we couldn’t agree with this statement more. Which is why we are honoured to be a Wish […]

Interest rates are holding steady at 1%. What does this mean for the housing market?
After record back-to-back cuts to the cash rate earlier this year, bringing it to a historic low of 1%, the RBA has chosen not to make any more cuts in the imminent future. Economic growth over the first half of this year has been lower than expected, but the forecast isn’t all doom and […]

Things are looking good for Canberra’s housing market
“…Canberra will see 10% growth between 2019 and 2021, where median house prices will rise to $745,000 by June 2021.” OBE’s Australian Housing Outlook. It has taken time, but the outlook for our housing market is on the upswing thanks to a few key factors. So, what’s fuelling the positive change? Our strong workforce, […]

A guide to buying off-the-plan
Buying off-the-plan has quickly become the choice du jour in property. Canberra is enjoying a stable economy, low unemployment and low rental vacancy levels, meaning housing prices are increasing organically. Aside from allowing you to put down a smaller deposit than you would need to on an established home, buying off-the-plan has a string […]

APRA Leading the Way – Breaking Mortgage Rules and Increasing Home Loan Accessibility
In May, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) put forward a proposal to undo a key constraint put on banks and lenders. Now APRA has announced that they will proceed with the proposed changes, which is positive news for borrowers. How? Well, the proposal suggested a change to the serviceability floor rate, and would see […]

Canberra predicted to be the strongest property market in 2020
In the most promising news yet for buyers and homeowners, Canberra house prices are predicted to bounce back from a market dip by the end of this year, according to Domain. Domain’s Property Price Forecast report has predicted a house price growth of 2% to finish the year and an expected growth of 4–6% next […]

What exactly is strata?
There’s often a rush of information and expenses that come with buying an apartment or unit. There’s paperwork, mortgage repayments, rent, bills, and strata. But what exactly is strata? A strata scheme is a building or collection of buildings where individuals each own their own portion of the scheme – for example, a unit or […]

How to give your home the Airbnb factor
Not everyone can afford to have an investment property. Renting out your property while you’re away or if you frequently travel for work can be a great way to earn some extra cash. With thoughtful interior design, you can increase your booking enquiries and the overall rental value – and even resale value, down the […]

Getting a foot on the property ladder
Trying to get into the property game? Recent reports about the market may have put a downer on your plans. It’s not all doom and gloom though. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or invest in a second, there are ways to get your foot on the ladder. 1. Be realistic Your first […]
