Buyer Solutions

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 sales are increasing and auctions decreasing in 2018. According to the REIV last weekend there where 886 auctions held. The same time last year there where 932.  Also, clearance rates at auctions have dropped from 72% same […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 home buyers struggle most”.  “First home buyers have a tough task, but new figures show that when it comes to saving a deposit and making repayments, Victorians are ding it the toughest in the country.  […]

“Buyer beware!”

The advice “Buyer beware!” when buying real estate took on a whole new meaning for our clients based in South Korea yesterday. A home is on the market that Buyer Solutions clients absolutely love.   It is a well renovated and extended home in the Melbourne suburb of Northcote.   It has a lovely north […]

Young Australians Staying at Home Longer

Young Australians Staying at Home Longer Young Australians are staying at home longer.  The average age for leaving home in Australia to start renting a property continues to rise.  According to the 2013 Tenants and Sharers Consumer Insights Survey just  17% of renters in Australia are under the age of 25 years of age.   […]

Grants Cut for First Home Buyers of Existing Dwellings on 1 July

Grants Cut for First Home Buyers of Existing Dwellings on 1 July.  Hot News for First Home Buyers planning to buy existing homes.  They have only 8 Saturdays left to purchase a property if they want to secure the $7,000 currently on offer to First Home Buyers at the moment.  The State Government of Victoria […]

Hidden Costs of Buying Property

Hidden Costs of Buying Property Do you know the hidden costs of buying property?   Before you start your property buying journey, are you sure you know the total cost of buying ?  Have you thought about: Property Purchase Price  Stamp Duty Conveyancing/Solicitors Costs Pre-purchase Building and Pest Inspection Costs Loan Application Fee Mortgage Registration Fee […]

First Home Buyer Information Night

First Home Buyer Information Night Buyer Solutions, Premium Lending Group and the Bank of Melbourne invite all interested  first home buyers, their parents and friends to attend our first home buyer information night for 2013 on the 12th of February.  It will be held at the Bank of Melbourne, Level 8, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne. Join […]