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 […]
Is your buyer’s agent REBAA accredited?
Is your buyer’s agent REBAA accredited? The real estate industry has always attracted its fair share of ‘shonky’ selling agents but it’s disappointing to see operators who are now promoting themselves under the guise of being a legitimate ‘buyer’s agent’ taking advantage of innocent buyers. Buyer’s agents are licensed professionals who specialise in searching, locating, […]
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 […]
Your Property New Year Resolutions
Are you guilty of not acting on your New Year resolutions? By Janet Spencer Make 2014 the year you do! Property shouldn’t be hard. If you are finding it hard, stressful or unrewarding, something could be wrong and you may need some professional help. So, here is a list of your property New Year resolutions to […]
US Bank Repossesses House
US Bank Repossesses House We came across an interesting piece in Property Observer this week. The First National Bank, a US Bank in Wellston, Ohio, said that a bad GPS navigator was the reason it repossessed the wrong house. The bank had meant to foreclose on the house across the street. The owner, had been […]
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. […]
Property information overload?
Property information overload? Technology has changed the way real estate agents carry out the sales process. Property buyers are becoming better informed through a variety of initiatives in the real estate industry. Social media and the internet have enabled consumers to find information and also share their displeasure publicly which makes people involved in real […]
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 […]