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The challenge with buying property in a rising market is to keep pace with the market and to and adjust your buying strategy accordingly, and if necessary, quickly. It’s not helped by the fact that in Victoria, when selling agents recommend the auction method to their vendors, the campaign inevitably starts off with either no disclosed price or bait pricing. This is where the campaign pricing starts low and then increases each week according to ‘buyer’ feedback.
As little girls growing up, we have all seen the Disney animated fairy tales where the prince rescues the commoner and falls in love, or the Hollywood movie ‘happy ever after’ endings.
As women, we have been conditioned from a very young age by the media, the entertainment industry and even our families to assume we will meet our dream man (or woman), settle down and maybe even have children. And of course, we will live happily ever after…
May 2017 - Buying property is an investment decision that should not be taken lightly. It requires an all-encompassing amount of research and decision making before a selection is finalised. And with close to every property being widely marketed to the public, it is important that investors carefully weed through the ‘glamorous’ advertising and the associated promises in order to make a wise property investment decision.
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“Anecdotal evidence suggests that some agencies are employing property hosts to open properties for inspection, i.e. people who are not qualified Agents’ Representatives or Licensed Estate Agents may be acting as a host. Please be aware that such an approach is not permitted under the Estate Agents Act and exposes your agency to significant fines.
There are different drivers in play when a home buyer searches for a home to purchase versus an investor looking for an investment property. Key factors such as primary objectives, personal criteria, and emotion play important roles on what, where and how you choose it.
Property Mavens proudly makes its home in Melbourne’s inner bayside so we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at what’s happening locally. While other areas are capturing the limelight this year, be in no doubt Bayside is performing well for investors and homeowners alike.
It is the perennial question I get asked on radio, at forums or in my office: What is the best type of property to buy? The honest answer is, the same types I’ve been buying for a decade. But some years, things change and a new option pops up as a great investment. 2022 is such a year – so let’s take a deep dive into this year’s best buys.
As award winning buyers agents we know the importance of buying the right property. Call our director Miriam Sandkuhler or one of our buyers agents to find out more