Fire at Melbourne’s Docklands – Why Landlords need Landlord insurance
Fire at Melbourne’s Docklands – Why Landlords need Landlord insurance. No doubt you are aware of the building that caught fire at Docklands in Melbourne yesterday morning. This is a great example of why Landlords need to have their own Landlord insurance – Please see below exert from information sent to owners of apartments within […]
Can you double your property deposit in 12 months?
Can you double your property deposit in 12 months? Recently I was asked by a journalist “can you double your property deposit in 12 months? ” in the Melbourne property market at the moment. My answer was “yes” and I have an example for you. Buyer Solutions recently bought 2 bedroom apartment in East St […]
REBAA AGM at Sanctuary Cove
This year we held the REBAA AGM at Sanctuary Cove in sunny Queensland. Thank you to the organisers for the great location, great food, and great company. Over 35 accredited REBAA members were in attendance along with Associate members and we welcomed 3 new Affiliate members. States represented included Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South […]
Choose your Buyer’s Agent with care
Choose your Buyer’s Agent with care A great buyer’s agent can navigate a property buyer through the challenges of the real estate market and deliver a great outcome on budget and on time. If you are not paying your own buyers agent, then buyers need to be aware of potential conflicts of interest and fee […]
What’s the difference between investment advice and property marketing?
What’s the difference between investment advice and property marketing? Three industry experts form a panel for discussion at the REIV Buyers Agent Forum taking place on Wednesday August 14th from 2pm to 5pm. As Chairperson of the Buyers Agent Chapter at the REIV, I have been invited to be one of three expert panelists at […]
REIV State of the Market Update
REIV State of the Market Update Thank you to Enzo Raimondo, CEO of the REIV ( Real Estate Institute of Victoria) for presenting his ” State of the Market” for the Buyers Agent Breakfast last Wednesday. Held at The Boulevard in Studley Park, the event was well attended. Over forty five members if the Buyers […]
Buyer Solutions Wins Service Excellence Award
Buyer Solutions Wins Service Excellence Award I am proud to announce that Buyer Solutions has won the Service Excellence Award for February 2013 from the Australian Excellence Awards Centre. The Board and Directors at the Australian Excellence Awards Centre considered our nomination and have awarded the honor to Buyer Solutions. I want to thank the team at […]
Expatriate Aussies Lose Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Discount
Expatriate Aussies Lose Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Discount Many expat Australians living overseas may have missed the fact that they are no longer entitled to a 50% Capital Gains Tax discount on Australian taxable property. It was announced on Federal Budget Night, 8 May 2012. What this essentially means is that if the property has […]