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Miriam Sandkuhler, CEO and Senior Property Advocate at Property Mavens, told The Property Tribune his team is witnessing a strong demand in Melbourne for solid traditional family homes – three bedrooms with a backyards on an established street at a price range of $1 million to $1.3 million. “That is being driven by interest from homebuyers, especially downsizers and first-time upgraders looking for more room. And that action is focused on the inner- middle suburban belt, roughly seven to 15 kilometres from the CBD,” she said.
Victoria housing affordability: Less than a fifth of Victorian homes are cheaper to buy than rent | PropTrack Less than a fifth of Victorian homes are more affordable to buy than rent, with new PropTrack data revealing one major difference between the state and the rest of the nation. However, Property Mavens chief executive and buyer agent Miriam Sandkuhler said she would caution property investors to buy in these areas, as a high proportion of these “homes” were very small units in precincts dominated by tightly congested development. “Calling these ‘homes’’ can be quite misleading,” Ms Sandkuhler said.
Victoria housing affordability: Less than a fifth of Victorian homes are cheaper to buy than rent | PropTrack Less than a fifth of Victorian homes are more affordable to buy than rent, with new PropTrack data revealing one major difference between the state and the rest of the nation. However, Property Mavens chief executive and buyer agent Miriam Sandkuhler said she would caution property investors to buy in these areas, as a high proportion of these “homes” were very small units in precincts dominated by tightly congested development. “Calling these ‘homes’’ can be quite misleading,” Ms Sandkuhler said.
Melbourne’s vacancy rate rises as tenants flee rental market and buy: PropTrack Melbourne tenants are fleeing the rental market in droves and purchasing their first homes as the city records the biggest annual rise in its vacancy rate compared to all capital cities. However, Property Mavens chief executive and buyer’s advocate Miriam Sandkuhler said not every tenant was in a position to buy.
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