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 […]
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 […]
Location, Amenities and Property Prices
At Buyer Solutions, we know that location, amenities and property prices are uniquely aligned to influence property prices. So here are some tips that may help both home buyers and investors to secure a better property. Key Amenities people look for when buying a property. We were recently asked if good schools drive up real […]
Buyer Beware! Illegally erected dwellings
Buyer beware illegally erected dwellings can be a major problem. Recently we conducted research on a property being promoted by the selling agent as a habitable 5 bedroom property, In fact there were two bedroom and a study in the original house at the front of the property and two more bedrooms in a fully […]
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. […]
Renovating to improve returns
Renovating to improve returns is something landlords and property investors need to consider in Melbourne’s competitive rental market. You want a good tenant and one who will want to lease and look after your property. Landlords often think only in terms of how much rent per week their investment can provide. We encourage Buyer Solutions […]
Australian Small Business Awards Finalist 2016
Buyer Solutions is very happy to be a finalist in the 2016 Australian Small Business Awards again. The winners will be announced on the 23rd of April at the Westin in Sydney. The judging process includes the involvement of around thirty individuals from different industries who review the entries to determine the category winners. Judges […]