From Sydney to Settlement: A Smart Property Purchase in Just 7 Days
From Sydney to Settlement: A Smart Property Purchase in Just 7 Days Referred by a respected, long-time colleague in Sydney’s...
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The Buyer Solutions blog is your go-to resource for expert property buying advice, Melbourne market insights, and practical strategies from experienced buyer’s agents. Our articles are designed to help home buyers, upgraders, and property investors make informed decisions in a competitive real estate market.
Important News for Rental Providers (Landlords) — Are You Up to Date?
Important News for Rental Providers (Landlords) — Are You Up to Date? Effective from 25 November 2025 (unless proclaimed earlier)...
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New Safety Standards for Rental Properties: Unsecured Blind and Curtain Cords
New Safety Standards for Rental Properties: Unsecured Blind and Curtain Cords Why Blind and Curtain Cord Safety Matters Unsecured blind...
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RBA Cuts Rates to 3.60% — What It Means for You
RBA Cuts Rates to 3.60% — What It Means for You The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a 0.25%...
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Buyer Beware: Why You Should Never Buy Property Without a Proper Property Inspection
Buyer Beware: Why You Should Never Buy Property Without a Proper Property Inspection Over the past month, we’ve seen a...
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Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Coming to Victorian Rentals: What You Need to Know
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Coming to Victorian Rentals: What You Need to Know Significant changes are on the way for...
Read More → A Smart Property Purchase in Just 7 Days
From Sydney to Settlement: A Smart Property Purchase in Just 7 Days Referred by a respected, long-time colleague in Sydney’s...
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Short Stay Levy is Now in Effect In Victoria
Buyer Solutions advised clients and readers last year that the Victorian Short Stay Levy was coming on 1st of January,...
Read More → Busy Buyer Solutions Vendor Advocacy
Busy Buyer Solutions Vendor Advocacy has sold 3 properties recently in South Yarra. An apartment in leafy Kensington Road and...
Read More → Buyer Beware – What You Need to Know About Garage Conversions
Buyer Beware – What You Need to Know About Garage Conversions By Janet Spencer Converting a garage into a room...
Read More → Buyer Solutions scores 99.36% for customer satisfaction
We are very pleased to announce that Buyer Solutions scores 99.36% for customer satisfaction in 2019. The judging process for...
Read More → Change of loan serviceability rules is great news for borrowers
The recent announcement by Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) of the change of loan serviceability rules is great news for...
Read More → REIV Residential Market Index May Update
About the RMX The REIV Residential Market Index (RMX) is a residential property price index (RPPI) designed to provide a...
Read More → Changes to property taxes coming if Labor wins the election
Many investors are not fully aware of what changes Labor proposes if they win power on the 18th of May. ...
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Securing Your Kids Future – 12th of June
Do you have children and are you interested in securing your kids future? I have two young adult sons and...
Read More → Federal Budget – Superannuation Update
On Tuesday evening the Federal Government Budget proposed some new laws surrounding superannuation contributions for Australians. You may be interested...
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Art to oven cleaning
There is an art to oven cleaning. We would like all our landlords, tenants and of course clients to be...
Read More → Trick or Treat? Melbourne Property Market Now
Trick or Treat? Melbourne property market now is offering both. Patchy, erratic and all over the place. Just the way...
Read More → Exceptional sales result with Buyer Solutions Vendor Advocates
Yesterday we had an exceptional sales result with Buyer Solutions Vendor Advocates. With our Vendor Advocates you can be confident...
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Finalist REIV Awards 2018
Later this week at the REIV Awards for Excellence the winners will be announced for 2018. I am honoured once...
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No ‘Bricks and Slaughter’ in Hawthorn
I need to speak on the recent article by 60 Minutes entitled Bricks and Slaughter. Personally, I think it made...
Read More → Why did a property sell 50% above the quote range?
Why did a property sell 50% above the quote range? Special value to a special buyer? Buyer Solutions team inspected...
Read More → Property finance crunch
There is a property finance crunch happening right now in 2018. We are hearing that loans are hard to come...
Read More → Rent fair? Changes are coming to the Residential Tenancies Act in Victoria
Rent fair? Changes are coming to the Residential Tenancies Act in Victoria. Parliament voted through these changes late on the...
Read More → Investing in property – capital growth or high yield?
Property investors need to ask “What’s more important when investing in property, capital growth or high yield?” Goal 1 –...
Read More → Buyer Solutions Finalists in the Australian Small Business Awards 2018
Announcing Buyer Solutions finalists in the Australian Small Business Awards 2018 in the Champion Real Estate Agency category. Of the...
Read More → Having trouble with private sales?
Are you having trouble with private sales? The market is rough out there for the inexperienced buyer. Numbers of private...
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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...
Read More → “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...
Read More → 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...
Read More → 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...
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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...
Read More → Construction coming next door?
When buying a property you should find out whether there is construction coming next door or in the immediate area. ...
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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...
Read More → April Property Market Review
Here is my April property market review. I am finding the market patchy and dangerous for buyers. Some properties are...
Read More → 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...
Read More → Who uses negative gearing?
Who uses negative gearing? Well at Buyer Solutions we know that its not just the wealthy who negative gear when...
Read More → REIV Conference – Underquoting panel discussion
Estate Agents in Melbourne may be interested to attend the REIV Ignite Conference on the 21st of March at Crown Conference...
Read More → REIV Awards for Excellence 2017
Janet Spencer Finalist REIV Awards for Excellence 2017 We are thrilled to announce that Janet Spencer has been named a...
Read More → Rental management fees – how much is fair?
Landlords are wondering, rental management fees – how much is fair? Since 1989, I have been hearing the ongoing conversation...
Read More → Downsizing – How to do it well!
We were recently approached by a real estate publication for commentary on older Victorians downsizing from their larger family homes. Here...
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Victoria’s new underquoting laws
How is the real estate industry embracing and implementing Victoria’s new underquoting laws? Effective from the 1st of May, there...
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Property tax changes from 1st of July
Property taxes are changing from the first of July, 2017. The Victorian state government will close a property duty loophole...
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Buyer Beware! Is there a big development coming next door?
During our pre-purchase due diligence last week for a property in Kew, we found a major surprise. A surprise so...
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Property Update at North Melbourne Football Club
This week we were invited to be part of a panel discussion at the North Melbourne Football Club to examine how real...
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Should you let a selling agent bid for you at auction?
Auction advice for property buyers from Buyer Solutions Last Saturday Buyer Solutions was bidding at an auction for our investor...
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Impulsive Property Buying – What Can Go Wrong?
Impulsive Property Buying – What Can Go Wrong? If you’re in the market for a property or just have an...
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Is your House Winter Ready?
In Victoria we are well and truly in the throws of autumn with winter at our doorstep. The long dark,...
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Will stamp duty changes mean more homebuyers buy off the plan?- Buyer Beware
Changes to stamp duty rates from the 1st of July, 2017 will impact the property market in my opinion. From...
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Buyer Solutions successful buying in St Albans
Buyer Solutions has proudly bought recently in the “super hot” St Albans market. Not only did we buy, we bought...
Read More → Newsflash – Interest Rates Up
Buyer Solutions wishes to advise that interest rates are on the way up with two of the “big four” lenders....
Read More → Victorian Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) Review
The Victorian Government is currently reviewing the Residential Tenancies Act – the law that governs the rights and responsibilities of...
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Victorian Stamp Duty changes for first homebuyers
The Victorian State Government has from the 1st of July, 2017, abolished Stamp Duty for first homebuyers who buy a...
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New Birrarung Council Protecting the Yarra River
Planning Minister Richard Wynne has announced that a new council called Birrarung Council will enforce the Yarra River Action Plan...
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Great morning with colleagues from Brisbane
I spent the morning today with Maddyson and Zoran Solano from Hot Property Buyers Agency and Hot Property Management based...
Read More → 2017 Residential Tenancies Act Review
The Victorian Government has been undertaking a review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, as a part of its platform...
Read More → Victorian Fencing Law
Most of us have neighbours and many of us have fences that separate us from said neighbours, but ironically the...
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Estate Agents Council appoints Janet Spencer as Member
I am very honoured to have been appointed a Member to the Estate Agents Council (EAC) in Victoria. The Estate...
Read More → Buyer Solutions pulls out of investment property purchase. Why?
To save our client money and to ensure they buy a better property. What happened? We inspected the property Wednesday....
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Buyer Solutions Market Roundup 2016
Rental Round Up If you plan to buy an investment property in 2017, please book a consultation with Buyer Solutions. ...
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Our client had the budget, so why did we stop bidding?
One of the biggest concerns potential clients have when considering hiring a buyer’s agent is whether they will overpay. Many...
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How you lose if you don’t buy quickly?
The inner Melbourne median house prices have jumped 8.8% over 2016 according to the REIV. With low interest rates offered...
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What are people looking for on realestate.com.au?
We all know how tight the competition is for quality properties in Melbourne and there is no sign of this...
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Foreign investment targeting Melbourne’s fringe
Land on Melbourne’s fringe is being rezoned from farmland to residential in an attempt to address Melbourne’s housing affordability yet...
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Buying better with Buyer Solutions
Buyer Solutions bought on prestigious St Kilda Hill last weekend. Interestingly, in this tightly held pocket of Melbourne real estate, two...
Read More → Should you rentvest?
Should you rentvest? If you can afford to buy a property and you actually buy the right property, then the...
Read More → Can there be two values for one house?
Interesting property viewing last Sunday. I visited a new 60 square (560 square metre) house in East Kew, Victoria and...
Read More → Iconic Richmond Fire Station for sale
On December 3rd the former Richmond Fire Station at 131 Lord Street will be auctioned by Jellis Craig Richmond. Still...
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Avocado toast versus buying your first home
The big avocado debate – is saving for a home deposit as easy as going without for a little bit?...
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Winner REIV Buyer’s Agent of the Year 2016 – Janet Spencer
Proud winner REIV Buyer’s Agent of the Year 2016 – Janet Spencer. On Thursday 27 October 2016 at a gala...
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Negative Interest Rates – How Will They Impact You?
With interest rates at record lows, savers are getting a measly return on their money, especially after factoring in inflation....
Read More → 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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That’s Capital Growth
This month our investor client sold his property and was hugely rewarded by taking Buyer Solutions investment advice three years...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Australian Achiever Awards – Highly Recommended – Buyer Solutions Scores 96.29% for Customer Satisfaction
Australian Achiever Awards – Highly Recommended – Buyer Solutions Scores 96.29% for Customer Satisfaction Buyer Solutions scores 96.29% for Customer...
Read More → Victoria, the toughest place to buy
Victoria, the toughest place to buy according to The Age newspaper research published recently. Ms Christina Zhou says that “first...
Read More → Renovating to improve returns
Renovating to improve returns is something landlords and property investors need to consider in Melbourne’s competitive rental market. You want...
Read More → Richmond eyesore property for sale again
336 Burnley Street is on the market, a Richmond eyesore property for sale again. Currently listed with Haim Real Estate,...
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Thornbury is hot!
The Melbourne suburb of Thornbury is hot at the moment. A Thornbury home has recently established a new price record...
Read More → Disciplinary action for Lacrosse tower building surveyor
The Age newspaper today featured an article on the Docklands high rise fire that occurred last year. Buyer Solutions rehoused...
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Australian Small Business Awards Finalist 2016
Buyer Solutions is very happy to be a finalist in the 2016 Australian Small Business Awards again. The winners will...
Read More → East West Link remains a high priority
In our opinion Melbourne’s East West Link remains a high priority. At Buyer Solutions we travel this route frequently and...
Read More → Australian population hit 24 million people
Today the Australian population hit 24 million people. Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city and as a frequent traveller on...
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Buyers seek power pocket suburbs
Buyers seek power pocket suburbs for buying in 2015. This has always been the case. Each year I am asked...
Read More → Balwyn falling
Balwyn falling, yes it is. House prices are certainly falling and they have done so very quickly in Balwyn. I...
Read More → Buyer beware – pre-purchase inspections
Buyer beware is a mantra all property buyers need to heed. At Buyer Solutions we are constantly shocked by buyers...
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Is your buyer’s agent REBAA accredited?
Is your buyer’s agent REBAA accredited? The real estate industry has always attracted its fair share of ‘shonky’ selling agents...
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Style your home before you sell with Buyer Solutions help
If you are planning a move you should seriously style your home before you sell with Buyer Solutions help. In...
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RBA sounds alarm over off-the-plan properties
The RBA sounds alarm over off-the-plan properties because of lenders minimizing their risk on this type of asset. “The Reserve...
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REIV release September quarter median prices
REIV release September quarter median prices and Melbourne’s bayside suburbs have topped the list for price growth in the...
Read More → Train capacity crisis to hit breaking point in 2018
An article entitled “Train capacity crisis to hit breaking point in 2018” resonated with me as a Buyers Agent and resident...
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What will Melbourne be like in 180 years time?
What will Melbourne be like in 180 years time? In The Age on 30th of August, 2015, Katie Wong Hoy...
Read More → Buyer beware not all new homes are dream homes
Buyer beware not all new homes are dream homes. Building insurance, how much comfort can a buyer take from it?...
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