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 that will lower their cost of living is good. Tenants may be willing to pay above market rent for properties with solar technology. Also, have solar power might mean your investment property leases more quickly […]
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 with you. For more detailed information don’t hesitate to get in touch. “Following the Reserve Bank meeting in May 2018, the cash rate was left unchanged at 1.5 per cent, as it has been since August […]
Construction coming next door?
When buying a property you should find out whether there is construction coming next door or in the immediate area. This could impact you if you are moving in. It could also impact tenants if you are an investor. Often whilst projects are underway, the area is disrupted. Traffic in the area can be increased […]
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 in Kew, the food was fabulous, the company enlightening and the graduates truly inspiring. Go Girls ran a program for 14 unemployed Melbourne women and victims of domestic violence to formulate a plan for thei […]
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 facilities. It should be a very informative day with some top speakers, including Simon Cohen from Consumer Affairs Victoria, Gus Balbontin from Lonely Planet and Stephen Scheeler former Managing Director of Facebook (Aus & NZ). I […]
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 are some top questions we answered: What Melbourne suburbs do you think are currently popular for downsizers and why? A lot of downsizers want to stay in the area in which they currently live, so […]
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 are new laws introduced by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) to prevent real estate agents and vendors from underquoting to prospective buyers. Many changes have been introduced. CAV’s website tells us the following: “All Victorian estate […]
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 interest in real estate you’ve probably been to an auction. Tensions are high, adrenaline is pumping, serious bidders are eyeing off their competition and vendors are nervously lurking about in anticipation. Auctions are dramatic spectacles […]
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 that date forward home buyers are being tempted into the off the plan market by reductions in stamp duty payable that will not apply for investors. Investors will no longer benefit from reduced stamp duty […]
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 well And here’s why……………… Our property was a brick home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas on approximately 650 square metres of land by private sale. The offer on this property went […]