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 […]
Victorian Stamp Duty changes for first homebuyers
The Victorian State Government has from the 1st of July, 2017, abolished Stamp Duty for first homebuyers who buy a property with a value less than $600,000 and is implementing a sliding scale of reduced stamp duty between $600,000-$750,000. So, all first home-buyers with contract prices under $750,000 will have some reduction in Stamp Duty, if […]
Buyer Solutions pulls out of investment property purchase. Why?
To save our client money and to ensure they buy a better property. What happened? We inspected the property Wednesday. The selling agent assured us there were multiple other buyers and he was selling the property on Thursday. They would not allow a building inspection before offers were remitted which was an immediate red flag. It’s […]
Buying better with Buyer Solutions
Buyer Solutions bought on prestigious St Kilda Hill last weekend. Interestingly, in this tightly held pocket of Melbourne real estate, two almost identical Art Deco style one bedroom properties were offered for public auction only two hours apart. The first without car parking sold first at 11 am for $530,000. The second had car parking and […]
Should you rentvest?
Should you rentvest? If you can afford to buy a property and you actually buy the right property, then the team at Buyer Solutions say “Yes”. Many renters live in top quality locations with lots of amenity nearby. They value proximity to shops, bars, restaurants, transport, parks, schools, hosptals and a high “walk score” all […]
Iconic Richmond Fire Station for sale
On December 3rd the former Richmond Fire Station at 131 Lord Street will be auctioned by Jellis Craig Richmond. Still standing in its original condition the Fire Brigade Station was designed by John Augustus Bernard Koch, an architect who practised in Richmond and Hawthorn and designed over sixty buildings for the City of Melbourne in […]
Avocado toast versus buying your first home
The big avocado debate – is saving for a home deposit as easy as going without for a little bit? Is cutting discretionary spending the key to your first home or is saving to buy a home just mission impossible? Do Millennials Stand a Chance at Getting Into the Property Market? Last month, millennials were […]
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 […]