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 […]
Will negative gearing tax concessions for real estate be axed?
Will negative gearing tax concessions for real estate be axed? The question has come up again – Will negative gearing tax concessions for real estate be axed? In my opinion there will be consequences if negative gearing tax concessions for real estate are axed. The Council for Homeless Persons has compared the average weekly […]
Melbourne Auctions 18th April, 2015
At Melbourne Auctions on the 18th April, 2015, it was a diverse day for Buyer Solutions. First up Una McEvoy represented investors at the auction of 24 George Street, Northcote. A very small Victorian Cottage on small land of only 117 square metres (approx). The house sold for $851,000. We did not secure the property […]
Fire at Melbourne’s Docklands – Why Landlords need Landlord insurance
Fire at Melbourne’s Docklands – Why Landlords need Landlord insurance. No doubt you are aware of the building that caught fire at Docklands in Melbourne yesterday morning. This is a great example of why Landlords need to have their own Landlord insurance – Please see below exert from information sent to owners of apartments within […]
Can you double your property deposit in 12 months?
Can you double your property deposit in 12 months? Recently I was asked by a journalist “can you double your property deposit in 12 months? ” in the Melbourne property market at the moment. My answer was “yes” and I have an example for you. Buyer Solutions recently bought 2 bedroom apartment in East St […]
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. […]
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 […]
Auction Antics in Melbourne
Auction antics in Melbourne continue to surprise even the most seasoned Buyer’s Agent. In Bentleigh East last weekend we encountered a variety of entertainment and stimulus at the auction of 8 Brady Street. Pink Ribbon month for Buxton Real Estate sees the Pink Panther at their auctions. Kids loved it. On arrival, you can shake his […]
Reasons why your property isn’t tenanted
Reasons why your property isn’t tenanted There was a good article on the 17th of March published by Property Observer, written by Diane Low and entitled “Reasons why your property isn’t tenanted”. Buyer Solutions manage investment properties and there are many reasons why properties sit vacant. Your rent must be at market level. Tenants know […]