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Welcome to Inner Circle for October. As south east Australia warms up ahead of summer, let’s take a look at what is happening in the real estate world and what it means for you.
Welcome to Inner Circle for November. Market news – big Melbourne house rebound. The latest numbers from PropTrack show a big spike in sale prices for Melbourne houses in the month of October.
Welcome to Inner Circle for December. It’s been an awfully busy rush as we approach Santa time and I’m pleased to tell you, it’s investors and first home buyers who a reaping the presents!
Hello everyone and welcome to 2025! To usher in the New Year, I thought we could take a quick look back at 2024.
Welcome to Inner Circle for 2025! As Australians head back to the office and lap up the last days of summer, let’s take a look at what is happening in the world of real estate.
Well, they’ve finally done it! After four years, the Reserve Bank of Australia cut official interest rates last month and many analysts are predicting more cuts to come. Does this change things? You bet it does - read on to find out how.
Welcome to Inner Circle – Victoria’s most informative property newsletter! Do you want to be ready to make smarter property decisions? If you’re thinking of taking advantage of the rebounding property market, join us for our exclusive, one hour webinar tailored for property investors who want to stay ahead of the curve in 2025.
Welcome to Inner Circle – the insider’s update on the real estate market! Now that the election and school holidays are over, where does the real estate market find itself?
“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.
You might think property, like everything else in Melbourne, is locked down. But the sales of Melbourne homes are powering ahead and as the market opens up, it promises to get even hotter.
Quite the opening line isn’t’ it! It’s about the flood of FAKE and bogus Buyers Agents still entering the sector and the huge risks to consumers. The 'PIG' I refer to are people who have entered the sector after being marketed to during ‘wealth creation seminars or Facebook ads, promoting this career pivot to ‘get rich quick’, on the backs of consumers.
House price data for the year to July was released on Monday and for property tragics like me, it proved a fascinating read. The overall picture is remarkably rosy, with CoreLogic showing Melbourne house prices rising 10.4% for the year. That was against a backdrop of the best performance in Australian property in 17 years.
Election shock results “The re-election of the Coalition government has cleared the way for investors to come back into the market. The near miss of Labor being elected and their negative gearing and capital gains tax property policies being implemented goes to show that investors shouldn’t rest on their laurels and assume that they can take their time when it comes to entering into the property market. The current tightening of bank lending policies also highlights that inaction can cost opportunity altogether for buyers who are slow to take action. As I always say, the best time to buy property is when the bank will lend you the money. From there it about making a smart decision and buying the right property, in the right location, with the right attributes for growth , at the right price. That’s where we can help !
Property had a stellar year in 2021 with Melbourne values soaring 15.1% for the year; 22.1% nationwide. But at the end of the year, some statistics showed a slowing, leaving commentators suggesting the dream run was over. So, is it? We think that pessimism is misplaced with the market likely to record solid if somewhat unsexy growth in 2022. But there are signs you should look for to see how the market is travelling.
I have recently been engaged by clients to source, investigate and secure for them a home in the northern Melbourne suburbs. They are wanting a home that has potential for a good renovation in order to add value to their property. With the Brief and Budget locked in, I have now commenced the process of identifying suitable Investment Grade property options.