Janet Spencer and Buyer Solutions in the Media

We are very pleased to have been quoted in the media on many different occasions over the years.

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26/09/2020
The Kooyong home being sold with a renovation paid for by the vendor
Sue Green, Domain
https://www.domain.com.au/news/the-kooyong-home-being-sold-with-a-paid-for-reno-990703/

22/04/2020
Connecting members with each other and the REIV
The Estate Agent p35
https://issuu.com/eamagazine/docs/ea_april_2020_web?e=11532888/77912953

06/01/2020
The Elephant In The Room Property Podcast
Veronica Morgan & Chris Bates
https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/101

21/09/2019
An Angel on your shoulder
Kevin Turner, Real Estate Talk
https://realestatetalk.com.au/an-angel-on-your-shoulder/

15/04/2019
The Rise of the Female Sales Agent
Prue Fletcher, Fletchers Real Estate
https://fletchers.net.au/post/rise-of-female-sales-agent

07/04/2019
The Estate Agent
April Edition
https://issuu.com/eamagazine/docs/reiv118_estate_agent_redesign_april

27/03/2019
Caution urged for first-home buyers
Misa Han, Australian Financial Review
https://www.afr.com/wealth/personal-finance/caution-urged-for-first-home-buyers-20190325-p517a0
https://web.archive.org/web/20191115111143/https://www.afr.com/wealth/personal-finance/caution-urged-for-first-home-buyers-20190325-p517a0

27/02/2019
Finalists revealed for the 2019 REIA awards
Property News Australia
https://www.propertynoise.com.au/finalists-revealed-for-the-2019-reia-awards

25/02/2019
REIA reveals finalists for the 2019 National Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Conversation
https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/25/reia-reveals-finalists-the-2019-national-awards-excellence/1551050233

08/02/2019
REIA News
2019 Awards for Excellence
https://reia.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/REIA_News_No86_Feb19_FINAL.pdf

13/12/2018
REIA News
Buyers Agent Award
https://reia.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/REIA_News_No85_Dec18_FINAL.pdf

08/12/2018
REBAA Testimonial
Janet Spencer
https://rebaa.com.au/why-rebaa-member-testimonial

20/11/2018
The Estate Agent – November 2018
Janet Spencer, Buyer Solutions WINNER REIV Buyers Agent of the Year 2018
https://issuu.com/eamagazine/docs/reiv117_estate_agent_november_2018_

07/08/2018
Are you looking to buy a home in a quiet market?
Donna Westwood, Bizenews
http://www.bizenews.com/campaign/biz/newsletter/p195/newsletter_article.php

16/02/2018
Missed out on a property last year? The go-to buyers’ checklist for Melbourne house-hunters
Peter Barrett, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/missed-out-on-a-property-last-year-the-goto-buyers-checklist-for-melbourne-househunters-20180216-h0qdd2

21/11/2017
Catfights with the neighbours
Kate Robertson, Sydney Morning Herald
https://www.smh.com.au/news/australian-capital-territory/catfights-with-the-neighbours/2007/11/21/1195321835225.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1

25/09/2017
Do you have enough money to invest in real estate?
Danielle McCarthy, Over Sixty
https://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/retirement-income/do-you-have-enough-money-to-invest-in-real-estate

22/09/2017
REBAA members dominate buyer’s agent field in REIV Awards for Excellence
Staff Report, REBAA
https://rebaa.com.au/rebaa-member-dominate-field-of-reiv-finalists

8/09/2017
1000 fewer house sales in 2016 compared to 2007
Nathan Mawby, The Weekly Times
https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/real-estate/victoria/east/1000-fewer-house-sales-in-2016-compared-to-2007/news-story/a429a2995bb8f6c6c5c50c0f8deadea9

6/09/2017
1000 fewer house sales in 2016 compared to 2007
Nathan Mawby, Leader Newspapers and Realestate.com.au
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/1000-fewer-house-sales-in-2016-compared-to-2007

4/08/2017
New REBAA executive announced
Staff Report, REBAA
https://rebaa.com.au/new-rebaa-executive-announced

19/07/2017
The real estate jargon that deters buyers
Amelia Barnes, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/group/agent-news/the-real-estate-jargon-that-deters-buyers

16/07/2017
First home buyers dig into deep pockets at Melbourne auctions after stamp duty cuts
Chris Tolhurst, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/first-home-buyers-dig-into-deep-pockets-at-melbourne-auctions-after-stamp-duty-cuts-20170716-gxcb3y

27/03/2017
Melbourne Visit
Zoran and Maddyson Solano Hot Property
https://hotpropertybuyersagency.com.au/2017/03/melbourne-visit

27/03/2017
Melbourne auction results prompt some to suggest buyers may be overpaying for some suburbs
Chris Tolhurst, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/buyers-opt-for-melbournes-fringe-suburbs-over-old-favourites-20170326-gv6r23

06/03/2017
When does it make sense to buy an apartment?
Property Investment Professionals in Australia
https://www.pipa.asn.au/when-does-it-make-sense-to-buy-an-apartment/

27/02/2017
Do you have enough money to invest in real estate?
Jennifer Duke, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/advice/do-you-have-enough-money-to-invest-in-real-estate-20170227-gu7t3s

22/02/2017
We have listed the 10 Best Melbourne Buyers Agents
Staff Report, Top 10 Real Estate Agents
https://www.top10realestateagent.com.au/the-best-buyers-agents-in-melbourne.html

13/02/2017
When does it make sense to buy an apartment?
Larissa Ham, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/advice/when-does-it-make-sense-to-buy-an-apartment-20170304-guc42p

10/02/2017
RBA says apartment risks are rising
Karen Maley, The Australian Financial Review (AFR)
https://www.afr.com/property/residential/rba-says-apartment-risks-are-rising-20170210-gu9z99

20/01/2017
Major issues affecting buyers in 2017
Staff Report, REBAA
https://rebaa.com.au/major-issues-affecting-buyers-in-2017

27/12/2016
Increasingly sought-after Reservoir Melbourne’s 2016 auction hot spot
Scott Carbines, RealEstate.com.au
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/increasingly-soughtafter-reservoir-melbournes-2016-auction-hot-spot-with-399

26/12/2016
Pakenham has most private sales in Melbourne in 2016
Scott Carbines, RealEstate.com.au
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/pakenham-has-most-private-sales-in-melbourne-in-2016-with-80

10/12/2016
Craigieburn, Albert Park, Mitcham and Kensington host big auctions
Scott Carbines, RealEstate.com.au
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/craigieburn-albert-park-mitcham-and-kensington-host-big-auctions

4/12/2016
These Melbourne working class mansions rival the city’s glitzy postcodes without the price
Scott Carbines, RealEstate.com.au
https://www.realestate.com.au/news/these-melbourne-working-class-mansions-rival-the-citys-glitzy-postcodes-without-the-price

28/11/2016
Another layer of comfort for sale
The Australian
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/executive-living/vendor-advocates-keep-real-estate-agents-accountable/news-story/ac04bac302723b995cdd444170dd6522

24/11/2016
2016 REIV Buyers Agent of the Year
Staff Report, The Estate Agent
https://issuu.com/eamagazine/docs/reiv112_estate_agent_nov_2016_web

28/10/2016
REBAA state rep named REIV Buyer’s Agent of the Year
Staff Report, REBAA
https://rebaa.com.au/rebaa-state-rep-named-reiv-buyers-agent-year

28/10/2016
REIV Awards 2016 recognise best in the state
Staff Report, The Real Estate Conversation
https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2016/10/28/reiv-awards-2016-recognise-best-the-state/1477653359

30/09/2016
REBAA members lead the field of finalists in the REIV and REINSW awards for excellence
Staff Report, REBAA
https://rebaa.com.au/rebaa-members-lead-field-finalists-reiv-reinsw-awards-excellence

22/09/2016
REIV Awards for Excellence Finalists Announced
Staff Report, Elite Agent
https://eliteagent.com.au/reiv-awards-for-excellence-2016-finalists

30/04/2016
When is the best weekend to buy a home?
Jean-Paul Pelosi, News.com.au
https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/when-is-the-best-weekend-to-buy-a-home/news-story/c9fc6dd404483611b826d8cc72769c0b

19/04/2016
The rise of the buyer’s agent: are you connected?
Staff Report, Campaign Track
http://www.campaigntrack.com/the-rise-of-the-buyers-agent-are-you-connected

24/03/2016
Watch: Head-To-Head Interview With Rich Harvey
Phil McCarroll, Your Investment Property
https://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/watch-headtohead-interview-with-rich-harvey-213656.aspx

1/03/2016
Why I bought ‘The Block’
Caroline James, API Magazine
http://www.apimagazine.com.au/property-investment/why-i-bought-the-block

27/02/2016
Courtyards draw a premium from apartment and villa buyers
Stephen Cooper, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/courtyards-draw-a-premium-from-apartment-and-villa-buyers-20160227-gn5csp

25/10/2015
Appetite for quality homes holds strong in Melbourne
Stephen Cooper, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/appetite-for-quality-homes-holds-strong-in-melbourne-20151024-gkhna3

21/09/2015
An Angel on your shoulder
Kieran Clair, Real Estate Talk
https://www.realestatetalk.com.au/an-angel-on-your-shoulder

20/09/2015
More Melbourne properties snapped up before auction as listings continue to rise
Chris Tolhurst, Domain.com.au and The Age
https://www.domain.com.au/news/more-melbourne-properties-snapped-up-before-auction-as-listings-continue-to-rise-20150919-gjqich

9/08/2015
High supply but families go head to head
Stephen Cooper, The Age Newspaper

29/07/2015
The low-down on downsizing
Probus South Pacific
https://www.probussouthpacific.org/ec90d418/The_lowdown_on_downsizing

27/06/2015
Experts urge buyers to adopt a tactical response to buying at auction
Chris Tolhurst, Domain.com.au The Age
https://www.domain.com.au/news/experts-urge-buyers-to-adopt-a-tactical-response-to-buying-at-auction-20150627-ghze0j

19/06/2015
Agent View
Janet Spencer Q&A with an insider
Janet Spencer, The Age

12/06/2015
The pros and cons of open-for-inspections
Andrew Brasier, The New Daily
https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2015/06/12/pros-cons-open-inspections

19/04/2015
Market flush before Anzac Day interval
Stephen Cooper, The Age

26/02/2015
Sydney vs Melbourne property for $600,000
Jean-Paul Pelosi, Commonwealth Bank Hot Topic
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1/02/2015
Open for Inspection
Dinah Lewis Boucher, Australian Property Investor

1/02/2015
2015 National Award Finalists Announced
Staff Report, REIA News
https://reia.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/REIA-News-Feb-2015.pdf

12/01/2015
Gala night salutes Victoria’s best
Staff Report, The Estate Agent
https://issuu.com/eamagazine/docs/ea-january_2015-final

1/12/2014
Why aren’t we all Property Moguls?
Caroline James, API Magazine

2/11/2014
Buyers wary of future rate rises
Staff Report, The Age

16/10/2014
For savvy buyers, it’s all about perfect timing
Andrew Brasier, The New Daily
https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2014/10/16/when-to-buy-a-property

16/10/2014
Why property buyers love café culture
Jean-Paul Pelosi, Commonwealth Bank Hot Topic
https://www.mywealth.commbank.com.au/property/why-property-buyers-love-cafe-culture

1/09/2014
The Diamond Hunters
Dinah Lewis
Boucher, API Magazine
http://www.apimagazine.com.au/property-investment/the-diamond-hunters

31/08/2014
In focus: Princes Hill
Staff Report, Smart Property Investor

14/08/2014
Interstate property investing on the rise, say experts
Andrew Brasier, The New Daily
https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2014/08/14/homebuyers-look-interstate-bargain

31/07/2014
Hot housing trend: ‘Speak to my buyers’ agent … ‘
Andrew Brasier, The New Daily
https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2014/07/31/hot-housing-trend-speak-agent

26/07/2014
Vendors advocate agents of change
Lisa Allen and Ben Power, The Australian
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/real-estate-vendors-advocate-agents-of-change/news-story/1d5b0d09ce2ac6371cb0e7808eae3cb9

26/07/2014
Another Layer of Comfort for Sale
Ben Power, The Australian

26/07/2014
Vendor advocates keep real estate agents accountable
Ben Power, The Australian
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/executive-living/vendor-advocates-keep-real-estate-agents-accountable/news-story/ac04bac302723b995cdd444170dd6522

6/07/2014
Real estate: Buyers’ agents
Jacqui Hammerton, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/real-estate-buyers-agents-20140702-zstcp

2/07/2014
Help with the nightmare of buying
Jacqui Hammerton, Domain.com.au and The Age
https://news.domain.com.au/domain/real-estate-news/help-with-the-nightmare-of-buying-20140703-zstcp.html

21/06/2014
Buy with a pro by your side
Nathan Mawby, Herald Sun

9/06/2014
Living it up on island of dreams
Andrew Brasier, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/living-it-up-on-island-of-dreams-20140607-39pxg

26/03/2014
Movers
Staff Report, The Melbourne Observer
https://issuu.com/mediaflash/docs/ob_26mar14_bz

11/03/2014
Five important lessons for property investors
Staff Report, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/five-important-lessons-for-property-investors-20140311-34isj

28/01/2014
Boroondara Business Wins Again
Staff Report, Business Boorondara Newsletter

8/01/2014
Your property New Year resolutions
Janet Spencer, Open Forum
https://www.openforum.com.au/your-property-new-year-resolutions

1/01/2014
Where would you invest to double your deposit in 12 months
Janet Spencer, Smart Property Investor

23/12/2013
Year in Review 2013
Svetlana Stankovic, Open Forum – Popular Blog of the year
https://www.openforum.com.au/year-in-review-2013

1/12/2013
Oh what a night of nights as industry celebrates its stars
Staff Report, The Estate Agent
https://issuu.com/eamagazine/docs/ea-dec_issuu

28/10/2013
Super Saturday: What it takes to win on Melbourne’s busiest auction day ever
Stephen Taylor, Property Observer
https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/finding/location/vic/27132-super-saturday-melbournes-busiest-ever-auction-day.html?start=1

16/06/2013
Hot properties liven winter
Stephen Cooper, Domain.com.au

19/05/2013
Investors turn out in force
Stephen Cooper, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/investors-turn-out-in-force-20130518-2jtj9

15/05/2013
How to Maximise Open Home Inspections
Staff Report, Smart Property Investment
https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/buying/11809-how-to-maximise-open-home-inspections

26/04/2013
Educated consumers are changing the real estate industry
Janet Spencer, Realestateview.com.au
https://www.realestateview.com.au/blog/2013/04/educated-consumers-are-changing-the-real-estate-industry

19/03/2013
Australia’s housing affordability crisis
Janet Spencer, OpenForum.com.au
https://www.openforum.com.au/australias-housing-affordability-crisis

13/03/2013
Buyers Agents Make Plans for 2013
Janet Spencer, The Estate Agent

30/01/2013
Melbourne’s median prices on the move
Staff Report, Smart Property Investment
https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/research/11432-melbourne-shows-signs-of-performing

11/01/2013
Will Summer Sizzle?
Janet Spencer, Realestateview.com.au
https://www.realestateview.com.au/blog/2013/01/will-summer-sizzle

8/01/2013
Victoria’s Property Market – What’s in store for 2013?
Staff Report, Realestateview.com.au
https://www.realestateview.com.au/blog/2013/01/victorias-property-market-whats-in-store-for-2013

5/01/2013
Keys to a buyers’ agent
Ainslie Chandler, Australian Financial Review

4/01/2013
Keys to a useful home buyer’s agent
Ainslie Chandler, Australian Financial Review
https://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/keys-to-a-useful-home-buyers-agent-20130104-j1a4u

9/12/2012
Buyers Shrug off the Heat
David Adams, The Age

17/11/2012
Building for retirement
Chris Tolhurst, The Age
https://theage.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/building-for-retirement-20121116-29fhm.html

27/10/2012
Fletchers seals the deal at REIV Awards
Chris Vedelago, The Age

3/10/2012
Removal of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount for Expat Aussies – What you should know
Janet Spencer, Realestateview.com.au
https://www.realestateview.com.au/blog/2012/10/removal-of-capital-gains-tax-cgt-discount-for-expat-aussies-what-you-should-know

28/09/2012
Finding a ‘Forever Home’
Janet Spencer, Realestateview.com.au
https://www.realestateview.com.au/blog/2012/09/finding-a-forever-home

12/09/2012
Spring Fever – will it strike Melbourne in 2012?
Janet Spencer, Realestateview.com.au
https://www.realestateview.com.au/blog/2012/09/spring-fever-will-it-strike-melbourne-in-2012

15/08/2012
Hitting the sweet spot
John Collett, The Age
https://www.theage.com.au/money/hitting-the-sweet-spot-20120814-245bp.html

15/08/2012
Property investors needs realistic expectations
John Collett, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/property-investors-needs-realistic-expectations-20120815-247wi

1/06/2012
Going it alone
Caroline James, Australian Property Investor

27/05/2012
Renovation pays off
Chris Tolhurst, The Age

19/02/2012
Auction Action
Chris Tolhurst, The Age

15/01/2012
The Bottom Line – Buyer Be AWARE!
Staff Report, Duncan Dovico Newsletter
https://www.ddvic.com.au/_newsletters/Edition1/DD_buyer_be_aware.html

20/11/2011
And now for the getaway plan
David Adams, Domain.com.au
https://theage.domain.com.au/real-estate-news/and-now-for-the-getaway-plan-20111119-1noai.html

26/07/2011
Auctions a draw but sales falter
Mark Pallisco, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/auctions-a-draw-but-sales-falter-20110625-1gkx4

26/09/2010
Melbourne house prices static
Staff Report, Insight Property
https://www.insightproperty.com.au/melbourne-house-prices-static

20/09/2010
Market not dreadful, just quiet
Chris Vedalago, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/market-not-dreadful-just-quiet-20100920-15ink

14/09/2010
Rate cuts and FHOG boost put homebuyers back in the game
Your Mortgage
https://www.yourmortgage.com.au/mortgage-news/rate-cuts-and-fhog-boost-put-homebuyers-back-in-the-game/79430/

31/08/2010
Buyer’s advantage amid signs of spring
Chris Vedalago, Domain.com.au
https://www.domain.com.au/news/buyers-advantage-amid-signs-of-spring-20100831-14b43

29/08/2010
Buyers’ advantage amid signs of spring
Staff Report, Sydney Morning Herald
https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/buyers-advantage-amid-signs-of-spring-20100828-13wsp.html

7/03/2010
Rain, hail or shine – the bidding stays strong
Natalie Puchalski, Sydney Morning Herald
https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/rain-hail-or-shine–the-bidding-stays-strong-20100307-pqpn.html

1/09/2009
The Buyer’s Guide to Underquoting
Chris Vedalago, The Gavel and Glass
https://www.auctioneers.com.au/viewimage.php?FileID=65a1a5f8-8129-102d-9aab-00248ca40fda&Table=Newsletters

16/08/2009
The buyers’ guide to underquoting
Chris Vedalago, Sydney Morning Herald
https://www.smh.com.au/business/the-buyers-guide-to-underquoting-20090816-emeh.html

31/07/2008
Auction capital under the hammer
Scott Elliott with Mathew Dunckley Australian Financial Review
https://www.afr.com/property/auction-capital-under-the-hammer-20080731-jcmxj

10/10/2007
How to keep your cool in a hot market
Chris Vedalago, Sydney Morning Herald
https://www.smh.com.au/news/australian-capital-territory/how-to-keep-your-cool-in-a-hot-market/2007/10/10/1191695966922.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1

22/10/2006
How to make a property work harder
Janet de Silva, Sydney Morning Herald
https://www.smh.com.au/news/property/how-to-make-a-property-work-harder/2006/10/21/1160851175205.html

22/10/2006
How to make a property work harder
Janet de Silva, The Age
https://www.theage.com.au/news/property/how-to-make-a-property-work-harder/2006/10/21/1160851175205.html