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Multi award-winning REBAA member Miriam Sandkuhler from Property Mavens has started welcoming franchisee start-ups, saving entrants the hassle of setting up a business, including all administration systems and building a brand themselves.

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I have always been a passionate consumer advocate when it comes to real estate buying. I initiated and continued the media campaign and lobbying government against underquoting in 2014 for 2 years, to finally see legislated changes implemented in 2017 and then revised in 2019.

There are several frustrations that buyers commonly experience when purchasing a property which include: Limited Listings/Stock Levels: One of the most common frustrations for buyers is limited listings. In a competitive market, there may be few properties available that meet the buyer's criteria, leading to a longer search process and potentially settling for a property that isn't their first choice.

I recently spoke to a prospect who was comparing our buyer’s agency service and price to two other competitors. All 3 of us were established, reputable, skilled, very experienced, and worthy of engaging, so it was a fair comparison. And yes, there was some variation in our fees.

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No nasties for investors. It goes without saying, negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions were unaffected by this year’s budget. It’s safe to say, any changes to tax and property ownership would cause a political earthquake which no politician wants.

It was all going so well and then, like a bad dream, we’re back in lockdown. Frustrating for sure, but I see this as a short distraction for home buyers and investors.

With the Australian property market having a stellar performance throughout 2021, first time Property Investors are now looking at 2022 and deciding where to invest. After attending an online Property webinar yesterday, hosted by Hotspotting’s, Terry Ryder, with a panel of various property experts including our CEO Miriam Sandkuhler , it is clear that South East Queensland is a favoured location. And by all accounts the South East Queensland property market should be one of the stand out performers for 2022.

Read the latest market commentary from our CEO, Miriam Sandkuhler

The Good and the Bad of Covid and Covid finance

The Good and the Bad of Covid and Covid finance

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.