2013 Summer – Will it Sizzle?
2013 Summer – Will it Sizzle? While temperatures heat up across the state, the property market is cooling down, with many vendors and buyers electing to hold off their property plans until after summer. So what effect does the summer sizzle have on the property market? Summer is a time when many people enjoy a […]
Stamp Duty Calculator for Victoria
Stamp Duty Calculator for Victoria The Victorian State Revenue Office provide this calculator to help property buyers understand how Stamp Duty applies to their purchase. While online tools like this can be helpful, always obtain professional advice before making any decisions about your property or tax. Please follow this link to calculate your Victorian stamp […]
Janet Spencer wins REIV Buyers Agent of the Year 2012
Janet Spencer wins REIV Buyers Agent of the Year 2012 By Janet Spencer Janet Spencer created Buyer Solutions agency because she saw a need to focus on clients’ property goals. Recently, her ambition to provided real estate buyers with independent, expert, professional service was recognised by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. The 2012 Buyers Agent […]
Expatriate Aussies Lose Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Discount
Expatriate Aussies Lose Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Discount Many expat Australians living overseas may have missed the fact that they are no longer entitled to a 50% Capital Gains Tax discount on Australian taxable property. It was announced on Federal Budget Night, 8 May 2012. What this essentially means is that if the property has […]
Finding Your Forever Home
Finding Your Forever Home Buying and selling property can be stressful, time consuming and difficult. Home buyers are best to take their time and put the effort into “finding your forever home”. Would you pay a premium for your “Forever Home”? We noticed a trend at auctions late last year, whereby buyers were happy to […]
Spring Fever- Will it hit Melbourne in 2012?
Spring Fever- Will it hit Melbourne in 2012? Spring is traditionally known as the ‘real estate selling season’ in most parts of Australia. Naturally, many nervous vendors wait until after the cooler months to showcase their home at its best during spring. Likewise, real estate agents increase their marketing efforts and passive buyers start attending […]