Perth/Darwin - Catching the falling knife...

Discussion in 'Where to Buy' started by hammer, 8th Dec, 2015.

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  1. hammer

    hammer Well-Known Member

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    How do you know when to strike in a falling market? Are there any indicators that I should be looking out for? A Taxi test?
     
  2. thatbum

    thatbum Well-Known Member

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    Sentiment would lag too much probably.

    Best ones are probably number of listings and watching days on the market - both average and if you have the time, watching for the time for 'good deals' to sell.
     
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  3. Big Daddy

    Big Daddy Well-Known Member

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    Market Trends:
    Look at sales activity numbers over the past 8 consecutive quarters. Sales activity going down = buyers market (prices heading down)
    Prices: going down = buyers market (prices heading down)
    Rents: going down = buyers market (prices heading down)
    Vacancies: going up = buyers market (prices heading down)

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