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 almost identical Art Deco style one bedroom properties were offered for public auction only two hours apart. The first without car parking sold first at 11 am for $530,000. The second had car parking and […]
Should you rentvest?
Should you rentvest? If you can afford to buy a property and you actually buy the right property, then the team at Buyer Solutions say “Yes”. Many renters live in top quality locations with lots of amenity nearby. They value proximity to shops, bars, restaurants, transport, parks, schools, hosptals and a high “walk score” all […]
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 standing in its original condition the Fire Brigade Station was designed by John Augustus Bernard Koch, an architect who practised in Richmond and Hawthorn and designed over sixty buildings for the City of Melbourne in […]
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? Is cutting discretionary spending the key to your first home or is saving to buy a home just mission impossible? Do Millennials Stand a Chance at Getting Into the Property Market? Last month, millennials were […]
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 […]
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 […]