Melbourne Property Market & Prices

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Bushfire Season: Minimising Fire Danger to Your Property

By Kristie Kwok on 27 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

The NSW bushfires last month were a sobering reminder of the dangers many face during bushfire season. As we near the onset of summer, planning for bushfire protection is a must if you live in a high risk area. An important part of this process involves preparing your home for the unthinkable ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – November 23, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 23 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

This week, a study released by Mortgage Choice revealed that Australians are confident about their finances. This optimism is said to be due to a succession of positive economic data. Property prices are also climbing at a steady rate. Peter Sarmas consulted property expects who attended a number of auctions ...

Auction Clearance Rates Up. Are We in a Boom?

By Kristie Kwok on 20 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Properties are selling faster, house prices are rising and high auction clearance rates prevail. House prices grew by 1.2 per cent in Melbourne over the month of October, and the latest research released by RP Data Auction Plus suggests Melbourne’s clearance rate is around 71 per cent ...

Why do Chinese Investors Find Australian Property so Attractive?

By Kristie Kwok on 20 Nov 2013 1 Comment

Chinese investment in Australia tripled from 2007 to 2012, according to real estate firm Colliers International. Local restrictions on property purchases, tax disincentives and the new wealth accumulated in China are major contributing factors to this trend. We examined some of the other reasons Chinese buyers are drawn to Australian property ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – November 16, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 16 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

This week, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) predicted a steady recovery for renovation investment and strong growth in the housing sector over the next few years. In their spring National Outlook report, they claim dwelling commencements could eventually match the highs achieved during the post-GFC stimulus ...

Home Renovation Programs Empower Viewers to Take Action

By Peter Sarmas on 14 Nov 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

A recent study recorded huge jumps in demand for home renovation services after The Block and House Rules aired earlier this year, suggesting many viewers found renovation inspiration through these TV programs. Interestingly, this jump in demand coincided with the types of home improvement projects covered in each show ...