Tim Heavyside – Fletchers Real Estate

Fletchers Executive Chairman, Rob Fletcher, takes us on a trip down memory lane as he reflects upon both the history, legacy and future of the company as we celebrate the milestone of 100 years in business.

From humble beginnings at their first offices in Kew in 1919, to a network of over 20 offices more than a century later, the foundations established by the Fletcher family in the early days enabled the business to remain relevant over the years, despite the rapidly increasing pace of change. 

For 100 years, we’ve connected people to properties; from their first homes, to their dream homes, and have helped you invest in your future. 🤝Because no matter who you call family, we know family isn’t just an important thing; it’s everything. ❤️

It’s a Fletchers thing.

My team and I had a fantastic time at Fletchers Centenary Award celebrations.

It’s an incredible milestone and we were also thrilled to be recognised by our peers as the ‘Team of the Year’, Harley Toyle for Innovation and myself as Number 1 Salesperson (Director) for 2019.

Happy 100 years! 💯🎉🏆

It’s hard to believe, but Spring is just around the corner.

Traditionally considered the season to sell, it’s all about preparation and it could mean adding an extra 5% in the value of your home!

For advice on selling in Spring, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me on 0403 020 404.

https://www.realestate.com.au/news/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-a-spring-sale

The Reserve Bank of Australia announced this week that interest rates have been reduced by a 0.25 percentage point drop, making it the lowest rate cut in Australian history.

Down to 1% from 1.25%, RBA Governor, Phillip Lowe, said the cut was to ‘support employment growth’ and generate ‘greater confidence’ in the Australian economy.

Marking the second month in a row for these cuts, economists believe a third rate cut could be expected as soon as Christmas. The ABC has echoed this assumption, suggesting ‘yet another interest rate cut by the end of this year, which would bring the cash rate down to 0.75 per cent’.

In a bid to support the housing market, households are expected to welcome the reduced payments. Tweed Daily News has reported that the average home loan customer would save between $600-$1,000 per year on their mortgage repayments if the banks decide to pass this cut on in full.

In response, CoreLogic Head of Research, Tim Lawless, said that the cuts to the cash rate last month had already helped boost housing demand.

Mortgage Choice CEO, Jacqueline Dearle, also commented on the RBA move, saying ‘should the rate cuts be passed on, this will lower mortgage rates to make housing more affordable and subsequently give the property market a nudge in the right direction’.