Illegal Demolition of Carlton Pub
When you think of the city of Melbourne, beautiful tree lined streets, the Yarra, abundant parks and a very distinct architectural aesthetic come to mind. Our unique metropolitan landscape is peppered with heritage listed sites which exemplify bygone eras and celebrate our city’s cultural legacy. If it wasn’t for governing bodies like the Heritage Council […]
Melbourne Agent fined $330,000 for underquoting
A Melbourne agent fined $330,000 for underquoting will be feeling the pain with this fine. It is true that deceptive practices such as underquoting waste the time and money of Victorians on properties they simply cannot afford. “Underquoting erodes the confidence of purchasers and vendors in the conduct of real estate agents.” According to the […]
Janet Spencer announced a finalist REIV Awards for Excellence 2016
I am very happy to announce that I am a finalist in the REIV Awards for excellence 2016 in the Buyers Agent of the Year category. Having won previously in 2012, 2013 and 2014, it would be a dream to take home the award again this year. A lot of hard work goes into making […]
Buying new and off the plan
As a professional buyers agent, I regularly receive offers from local property developers and real estate agents for recently released new or off the plan properties. I recently received this offer via email and it provides a good example of the types of inducements that are used to encourage unsuspecting property buyers into a property […]
Beware of the ‘Free’ Buyer’s Agent!
If you want to buy a property, then beware of the “free” buyers agent.Buyer’s Agents are professional, registered Real Estate Agents that work for and in the best interest of property buyers.They listen to their clients’ unique needs, source properties that fit the brief and will be sound investments with the best possible capital growth potential, […]
VCAT over-ruled ban on pets by Owners Corporation
In June, the owners corporation of an Eaglemont subdivision went to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) seeking an order requiring resident Madison Brewster to remove her Cavoodle from her rented townhouse. Ms Brewster had her landlord’s permission to have the dog, but the subdivision’s owners corporation had passed special rules in 2013 prohibiting […]
That’s Capital Growth
This month our investor client sold his property and was hugely rewarded by taking Buyer Solutions investment advice three years ago. Bought August 2013 for $500,000 Sold August, 2016 for $701,000 Great investment selected and bought by Buyer Solutions for a client who bought four properties with our assistance. Whilst we regularly hear stories about […]
New Building Codes for Small Apartments in Victoria
We are seeing them everywhere. New apartment buildings are popping up like mushrooms after a warm and damp season. They are advertised for sale in glossy brochures and through expensive marketing campaigns boasting state of the art finishes and promising potential buyers the moon at affordable prices. In reality, many of the new apartment buildings […]
Location, Amenities and Property Prices
At Buyer Solutions, we know that location, amenities and property prices are uniquely aligned to influence property prices. So here are some tips that may help both home buyers and investors to secure a better property. Key Amenities people look for when buying a property. We were recently asked if good schools drive up real […]
Buyer Beware! Illegally erected dwellings
Buyer beware illegally erected dwellings can be a major problem. Recently we conducted research on a property being promoted by the selling agent as a habitable 5 bedroom property, In fact there were two bedroom and a study in the original house at the front of the property and two more bedrooms in a fully […]