We are now well settled with the government elections behind us. We are well aware of the economy on a knife’s edge with RBA and Government both trying to put money back into the pockets of the general public, with the hope they will spend it. And it is obviously beginning to have an effect. […]
We have now reached a consensus from Real Estate Agents, Economists and even the media. Property prices will not keep falling, but actually begin to make significant gains over the next 6 – 12 months. The papers are now full of articles talking about the rise in property price over the next few years. This […]
We look to the media to tell us what’s happening in the property market. We read about movement in the median house prices and that these are the leading indicators of where the Melbourne property market is heading. And the papers and websites were full of information telling us that Saturday was the first big […]
I listened to some of the rhetoric from the judges last night on The Block and kept hearing the phrase, “styling sells houses.” It was said whilst talking about the lack of personal touches from a couple of the contestants regarding their kitchens. One of them was perturbed that the basil was slightly limp in […]
It is now obvious to those who spend much time in the Melbourne property industry that the market has changed since last year. Many who report on the market but do not actually spend time in it are failing to see the true changes that are occurring. After the media hype throughout 2010 & 2011 […]
With an emphatic statement across the weekend, buyers put their money where their mouths are. From over 900 auctions, there was a clearance rate of 73% with only 35 unreported sales. This is at the very upper level of my expectations and it will bode extremely well for vendors over the next 3 months. Of […]
Clearance rates are falling, climbing remaining good. Median price is lifting, falling and just remaining steady! The Europe crisis has deepened, is behind us and has nearly found a resolution. Our property market is in good shape, about to drop 40% or will be moving up shortly. Whichever papers you read, whoever you listen to, […]
After another big weekend of auctions the REIV clearance rate has dipped just under 60%. But this doesn’t really tell the tale of what is happening in the market place. Four out of five of the auctions we attended on Saturday passed in with only one NOT being purchased after negotiation. The very high enquiry […]
Last week we analysed a very nice, well located property in Bayside suburb. It was in a fantastic location, extremely well presented, undercover parking, very light and airy and looked for all intents and purposes to be an extremely good investment. Value for money in the area, put this property in the mid to high […]
I read an article on Saturday in The Age talking about property advice. The reporter had spoken with the Financial Ombudsman, Alison Maynard. She spoke about commissions and fee for service and all manner of things but mainly related to shares and securities. She also spoke about conflicted advice in the financial sector and how […]
