So, you want the inner city pad for the lifestyle factor and you’ve got under a million bucks to spend… apartment hunting we go!
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Do school zones have an effect on housing prices in Melbourne? You bet they do!
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So you’ve bought a property, you’re waiting eagerly for settlement to come around. You’ve called the agent or the agent has called you to book in the pre-settlement inspection or final inspection as it’s otherwise known.. What now?
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There is no doubt COVID has changed the way people are working. No longer are businesses demanding employees work 9-5 Monday to Friday from CBD office buildings. Pure joy has spread through the community of commuters who were regularly wasting up to 2hours of their day getting in and out of the office. Saving on parking costs, Myki fees, $28 salads and everything else that comes with it. The flexibility it has created is undeniable, but is this new way of life sustainable and what does it mean for the property market?
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Firstly, let us clarify that we are not debating the ‘location, location, location’ catch cry. Our philosophy is to buy the worst house in the best street you can afford. However, that is exactly where a lot of people become unstuck.
When we first sit down with clients, they’re usually wanting to buy a big house in their dream suburb. Unfortunately, more often than not they simply cannot afford both. Let’s explore then how to have the best of both worlds.
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Particularly when it comes to buying property prior to an advertised auction date. There are countless ways agents can manage this and it is completely up to them how they decide to process an acceptable offer prior to auction. Let’s go through a few scenarios…
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In this week’s blog we want to cover a few things about how to handle a rising market. We’ve been in this game far too long to advise anyone to sit back and wait for things to cool down. If the time is right in your life to purchase a property you better get amongst it because we don’t see things slowing down anytime soon, at least not for the remainder of the year.
So listen up for some very important tips.
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When you’re scrolling the pages of realestate.com.au or domain.com.au you might be forgiven for missing the small button which says ‘view agent price guide’ or ‘view statement of information’.
What’s contained within these buttons is a document which came into effect in May 2017 to try and combat the rampant underquoting which was happening in Melbourne.
Let’s explore if it’s helped.
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In some states, the terms Townhouse, Villa and Unit are interchangeable, but in Victoria, a ‘Villa Unit’ is considered a dwelling type in its own right.
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Slapping on that sold sticker could be here quicker than you think!
We want to give you some easy to achieve money saving tips, because we know first-hand the benefits of getting into the property market sooner rather than later. The only thing standing in your way is that pesky deposit… so let’s get saving!
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Have the kids officially flown the coup and you’re left in an oversized family home with far too many bathrooms to clean to make sense!?
Are you dreaming of a life where mowing the lawns doesn’t take an entire weekend and heading off on a month long vacay is simply a matter of turning the key and walking away??
THis is the blog to read to make sense of how to start the downsize process.
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Its an important question that many people don't ask themselves.
Is it financial? What is the dollar amount on your time?
Is it emotional?
Is it the opportunity cost?
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So you have your deposit in your pocket and your pre-approval ready to go….
Think you’re ready to sign a contract? Think again.
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This week we interviewed Patrick Gregory from Gregory Finance around some common questions we get from a getting finance point of view.
There is gold in here, so make sure you read it through carefully.
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Decided you’ve outgrown your home and you need to upsize? In this blog we explore a few things to consider before pushing the go button.
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The elusive ‘off-market properties’… but are they all they’re cracked up to be? We explore the pros and cons…
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So, you’re on our website probably because you want to by a home.. but whilst you’re here, we thought we’d walk you through another service we offer.. We can help you sell your home as well.
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The elusive ‘North facing’ aspect… Here’s what it is and why people love it!
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If you are, you may be missing out on some of Melbourne’s best-kept secrets! In this blog we look into a few of the less well-known pockets which are absolute gems.
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You know what... there’s something to be said for online auctions. I mean, you get a front row seat to one of Melbourne's favourite past times from the comfort of your own home. Bake banana bread while you buy a house.. Has your competition even got pants on? Who knows!
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