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What’s Happening to Our Dwelling Prices?

By Pete Wargent on 26 Sep 2013 No Comments

Sceptical though I am about reading too much into short-term data, RP Data's Daily Home Value Index is always entertaining and is showing some strong indications of property price rises. Melbourne is perhaps a prime example of a city with property markets with deviating prospects ...

Why Taking a Long-term Position on Property Investment Can Reduce Risk

By Peter Sarmas on 26 Sep 2013 No Comments

When Australians think about investing, most think about investing in property – primarily residential property. But before you start putting your hand in the air at the next auction, take the time to research whether a property investment actually suits your wealth strategy ...

Five Tips for Moving House with Kids

By Peter Sarmas on 25 Sep 2013 4 Comments

Moving houses is a stressful time for all involved. A new house can indicate a series of major life changes and change can be scary, especially for children. For kids, moving houses for the first time not only means losing their childhood bedroom and place of refuge, but it can also mean a new neighbourhood and new friends ...

The Barry Plant Teddy Bear Trick

By Cate Bakos on 24 Sep 2013 1 Comment

On Saturday, a wonderful client had me bid on a house at 1/1 Westwood Drive, Bulleen. This house wasn't just a house – it ticked every box on the criteria checklist for my client's home. From the dual living areas to the updated kitchen, from the open fireplace feature to the yard for her little boy to play... it had it all ...

Property Market Runs Hot, but Buyers Should Remain Cautious

By Catherine Cashmore on 23 Sep 2013 No Comments

A 78 per cent clearance rate was recorded this weekend, which is a robust result based on 837 reported auctions. The current heat in the market is unlikely to dissipate in the near term, as it is being driven by investors who are dominating the playing field at the median price point ...

Melbourne Auction Results – September 23, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 23 Sep 2013 No Comments

Over this weekend, 800 properties were put to market in Melbourne and a reported 78 per cent sold; a solid performance on last week's already strong result. Next weekend, the school holidays and the AFL Grand Final will whittle auction numbers down ...

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