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 can be a great way of adding value to your property and getting extra space for an additional bedroom, living space or study or playroom. But, before you rush into it here are a few […]
Balwyn falling
Balwyn falling, yes it is. House prices are certainly falling and they have done so very quickly in Balwyn. I believe that last weekend there were around 31 auctions in Balwyn and only 6 houses sold. This is a major change in buyer sentiment. Back in April 2015, land could achieve around $3000 per square […]
Buyer beware – Don’t Overpay for Property
Buyer beware- Don’t Overpay for Property At Buyer Solutions we are sending a message to investors and home buyers loudly “buyer beware don’t overpay for property”. Just because interest rates are low and you want to buy a property, don’t just jump in and buy without doing proper research. The bank manager might say you […]
Are parent assisted property purchases a good idea?
Are parent assisted property purchases a good idea? At Buyer Solutions we are frequently asked the question “are parent assisted property purchases a good idea?” As the mother of a soon to be 19 year old and a soon to be 21 year old, this question is relevant for me. I make no secret of […]
Current Interest Rates for ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac
Current Interest Rates for ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac Current Interest Rates for ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac are falling. The Reserve Bank of Australia made a surprise announcement this week and lowered interest rates by 0.25% basis points to the historic low of 2.75% official cash rate. As property buyers now is a good time […]
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 […]