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 […]
East West Link remains a high priority
In our opinion Melbourne’s East West Link remains a high priority. At Buyer Solutions we travel this route frequently and it is simply a nightmare of traffic congestion and frankly a huge waste of time for anyone doing business in Melbourne. We are fortunate that at Buyer Solutions we have some control over when we […]
Australian population hit 24 million people
Today the Australian population hit 24 million people. Melbourne is Australia’s fastest growing city and as a frequent traveller on both Melbourne’s roads and public transport I say that infrastructure investments have been inadequate to cater for this growth. Our clients in suburbs all over Melbourne tell us that if they don’t get to rail […]
Train capacity crisis to hit breaking point in 2018
An article entitled “Train capacity crisis to hit breaking point in 2018” resonated with me as a Buyers Agent and resident of Melbourne. Several years ago now I purchased a new home for a client in Newport in Melbourne’s west. She was so excited to be moving closer to the city and cutting down her commute […]
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 […]
Buyer Beware – New Zoning Changes for Victoria
Buyer beware – new zoning changes for Victoria If you are unaware of imminent zoning changes that will affect your property if you are a land owner in Victoria, you will want to do some research. In her article entitled “Winners and Losers” part two of a series about how are suburbs are about to […]
Things to Note When Buying 1 Bedroom Apartments
Things to Note When Buying 1 Bedroom Apartments At Buyer Solutions, one of the most difficult jobs we can undertake is to constructively purchase a one bedroom apartment and satisfy lenders criteria, which vary enormously. Generally, we advise our clients to only buy one bedroom apartments that are over 45 to 50 square meters of […]
Property Buyers Beware
Property Buyers Beware – We were recently commissioned by a client to purchase a lovely 3 bedroom unit in Fitzroy. In a boutique block with a roof terrace, open living spaces and close to cafes. This property looked like the perfect home for our buyers. After completing our pre-purchase research some negatives started to emerge. […]
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. […]