Let’s take a few minutes to think about property auctions. They’re a daunting experience for any buyer – not to mention the seller! An auction is advertised as a ‘fair and transparent’ way to sell real estate, and vendors are told it’s the best way to achieve the ‘highest possible price’. However here are a […]
Home buyers are often tempted to inspect properties on main roads especially during periods when the market’s rising and there’s reduced stock. Usually the only negative factor they’ve considered is noise. Remember, you can change a property, but you can’t change its location! So here are a few other points to take into consideration before […]
We’re currently in the downward phase of a typical market cycle which won’t last perpetually – however it presents a wonderful ‘window of opportunity’ for buyers. The clearance rate in Melbourne is currently in the low 60%, and although this is having no effect on the number weekly sales, it means there’s more room for […]
Property Buyers often want a solitary answer to the ‘golden egg’ of investment. Some ‘experts’ recommend apartments, whilst others swear by land. However there is no ‘one size fits all’ scenario in the world of real estate. Plans must be formulated for each individual based on long term objectives. If you’re thinking of property investment […]
The great price quote debate will continue to be a ‘hot topic’ in the media. However property buyers need to understand they are never going to win the price quote ‘war’. It’s almost an impossible task to regulate the real estate industry to quote fairly for both vendor and purchaser. The closest option is to […]
