Overseas property investor buys the prize with Buyer Solutions
Our overseas property investor buys the prize with Buyer Solutions representation on the 14th of February at a competitive auction in the Melbourne suburb of Fairfield. This is what Katia had to say after the auction…….. “It’s not easy to buy a property, but when you are overseas with a huge time difference, the effort is […]
Self Funded Retirees are Feeling the Squeeze
Self Funded Retirees are Feeling the Squeeze Self funded retirees are feeling the squeeze at the moment with interest rates falling. If they have the bulk of their money in the bank or short term investment deposits the returns are low and getting lower. The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered the official cash rate on […]
Smart First Home Buyer Decisions
Smart First Home Buyer Decisions Smart First Home Buyer decisions are dependent on the work you put in before you buy. Don’t just rush out as soon as you have saved a deposit and buy. It is always better to do a lot of thought and research when entering the housing market. –Where do you […]
Buying Well Versus Just Buying in Melbourne
Buying Well Versus Just Buying in Melbourne Buying well versus just buying in Thornbury, Melbourne proved a challenge but Buyer Solutions were up for the work involved. Located in the inner north, Thornbury is a diverse, buzzy and busy suburb. With great public transport access, shops dotted along High Street and a great selection of primary schools, […]
Fire at Melbourne’s Docklands – Why Landlords need Landlord insurance
Fire at Melbourne’s Docklands – Why Landlords need Landlord insurance. No doubt you are aware of the building that caught fire at Docklands in Melbourne yesterday morning. This is a great example of why Landlords need to have their own Landlord insurance – Please see below exert from information sent to owners of apartments within […]
Winner REIV Buyer’s Agent of the Year 2014 – Janet Spencer
Winner REIV Buyer’s Agent of the Year 2014 – Janet Spencer. Recently at a gala event held at Crown Palladium the REIV announced the winners of the prestigious and highly sought after 2014 REIV Awards for Excellence. David and I attended and it was a great night. Good food, good company, a bit of dancing and […]
Are parent assisted property purchases a good idea?
Are parent assisted property purchases a good idea? At Buyer Solutions we are frequently asked the question “are parent assisted property purchases a good idea?” As the mother of a soon to be 19 year old and a soon to be 21 year old, this question is relevant for me. I make no secret of […]
Why property buyers love cafe culture
Why property buyers love cafe culture At Buyer Solutions we love shopping in different suburbs of Melbourne and experiencing the variety of cafes in various areas. Melbourne’s iconic strip retail offers you great cafe culture, for example Anderson Street in Yarraville, It’s a groovy go-to cafe destination in the west. For one buyer that might […]
Victorian first home buyers receive stamp duty cut
Victorian first home buyers receive stamp duty cut from 40% reduction to 50% reduction from 1st of September, 2014. The state government says eligible home owners will save up to $15,535 in stamp duty on dwellings valued up to $600,000, and will save 26,000 Victorians a total of $200 million over the next year. First […]
Hiring the Best Buyers Agent
If you are considering employing a Buyers Agent you want them to add value, save you time and money and prevent costly mistakes. 7 tips to pick a Buyers Agent 1. Industry experience. Experience counts. Ideally look for a Buyers Agent that has worked in the real estate industry for more than 10 years. 2. […]