Buyer Solutions Scored 96.29% for Customer Satisfaction
Our team are pleased to report that Buyer Solutions scored 96.29% for customer satisfaction in the recently judged Australian Achiever Awards. Buyer Solutions was awarded Highly Recommended in the Customer Satisfaction category for real estate services. The award system focuses on seven criteria, each scored separately, namely: Time Related Service, Addressing Client Needs, Care and […]
“Victorian public housing waiting list at 82,000” says ABC News
“Victorian public housing waiting list at 82,000 and growing by 500 a month”, says ABC News. That’s a huge amount of people seeking accommodation assistance from the Victorian Government. The article advised that the Victorian Council of Social Service is seeking action to compel developers to provide a percentage of their projects for public housing. They […]
Benefits of solar power for property investors
It’s time to consider the benefits of solar power for property investors in Australia. It’s no secret that green energy is a blazing market in Australia. As the green energy revolution spreads across the globe, solar power is now impacting on the rental markets of Australia. Investors need to pay attention. Ask yourself, would your […]
Solar power in investment properties
Solar power in investment properties can add value and be a good investment. Tenants pay the utility bills and anything that will lower their cost of living is good. Tenants may be willing to pay above market rent for properties with solar technology. Also, have solar power might mean your investment property leases more quickly […]
REIV Market Update May 2018
The REIV market update May 2018 has just been published. I’d like to share some of the top line information with you. For more detailed information don’t hesitate to get in touch. “Following the Reserve Bank meeting in May 2018, the cash rate was left unchanged at 1.5 per cent, as it has been since August […]
Construction coming next door?
When buying a property you should find out whether there is construction coming next door or in the immediate area. This could impact you if you are moving in. It could also impact tenants if you are an investor. Often whilst projects are underway, the area is disrupted. Traffic in the area can be increased […]
Go Girls Foundation Graduation Ceremony
I recently was very grateful to be invited to attend the Go Girls Foundation graduation ceremony. Held at Hellenic Republic in Kew, the food was fabulous, the company enlightening and the graduates truly inspiring. Go Girls ran a program for 14 unemployed Melbourne women and victims of domestic violence to formulate a plan for thei […]
April Property Market Review
Here is my April property market review. I am finding the market patchy and dangerous for buyers. Some properties are flying, reaching enormous prices and heated competition at auction. Others are passing in, selling after and not quite meeting the Vendor’s expectations. Interestingly, new REIV data for “the three months ended 31 March 2018 reveals […]
Dangerous gas heaters must not be used
A warning has been issued by Energy Victoria that dangerous gas heaters must not be used. If you own a property that has a Vulcan Heritage or a Pyrox Heritage gas heater do not use them until they are tested by a qualified gas fitter. Climate Technologies, who manufacture the heaters has a program in place to test every […]
Who uses negative gearing?
Who uses negative gearing? Well at Buyer Solutions we know that its not just the wealthy who negative gear when buying investment properties. I recently read that amongst the top people who use negative gearing are: Teachers Engineers Nurses and Midwives Retail workers Office/Practice Managers and General clerks Of course, as you would expect CEO’s […]