REAL LIFE BLOG

South Australia’s property market is experiencing demand not seen for more than a decade, according to OC Managing Director Alex Ouwens.   The combined forces of record low interest rates, the return of expats to SA because of COVID and the changing work ... Read More

Feb 12, 2021 Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly, Directors, OCRE

Managing Director Alex Ouwens shares his top five predictions around the South Australian property market in 2021. The ongoing COVID pandemic did not stop most of us from breathing a sigh of relief at the end of 2020, and a cautious but renewed sense of ... Read More

Feb 5, 2021 Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly, Directors, OCRE

Drawing on the positives of a year that taught us all so much, at OC we are moving into 2021 with a new appreciation of the importance of flexibility and agility as well as strong strategic planning and leadership.   Importantly, we also move into the ... Read More

Jan 15, 2021 Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly, Directors, OCRE

Starting from this week, we are introducing a COVID Safe Check In procedure at all our opens and auctions, in line with the policy from the South Australian Government.   This decision has been made in the best interests of the health and wellbeing of ... Read More

Dec 2, 2020 Ouwens Casserly

  Ouwens Casserly Real Estate has well and truly got into the Christmas spirit, donating dozens of personal care and sanitary items to women and girls in need as part of the Share the Dignity program.   Share the Dignity is a national not-for-profit ... Read More

Dec 2, 2020 Ouwens Casserly

  The real estate sector attracts amazing talent – people who are looking for a fun and challenging career that embrace change and thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.   For Alex Ouwens, OC Managing Director and former President of the Real ... Read More

Nov 11, 2020 Ouwens Casserly

Thinking of selling your property? This time can bring about many emotions from excited, to scared, to nervous and everything in between. The thought of selling your property can be daunting as it comes with numerous decisions and can be complicated to ... Read More

Sep 1, 2020 Ouwens Casserly

The process of buying a house can be daunting, even more so during our current climate. Whether you are investing, upgrading/downsizing or a first home buyer, sorting out your finance is a crucial element during the initial phases of property ... Read More

Jul 16, 2020 Ouwens Casserly

Renting in the current climate can be a stressful experience. However, with a few tips up your sleeve and some prior planning and preparation it doesn’t have to be.   This is where Ouwens Casserly Property Management comes in. Read More

Jun 30, 2020 Ouwens Casserly

The Federal Government's HomeBuilder Grant has changed in the new year.  What could this mean for you? If you are in the market to buy, find out everything you need to know about the grant. Read More

Jun 5, 2020 Ouwens Casserly

Off market sales is a term used in the real estate industry often, but what does it for a buyer or seller? Discover all you need to know about our off market platform and how it can benefit you.  Read More

Jun 2, 2020 Ouwens Casserly

During these uncertain times a lot of questions are being asked about the right time to sell or if you should be selling at all. The year 2020 has certainly thrown a few curve balls so we have shared Ouwens Casserly's 4 points to consider before putting ... Read More

May 18, 2020 Ouwens Casserly