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Bad Smells a Deal Breaker for Home Buyers

By Peter Sarmas on 10 Jul 2013 2 Comments

Do you have a property for sale that just doesn’t seem to be getting any interest from the buying market? The problem could be simple – your house is giving off the wrong scent. Recent research suggests that unappealing odours in homes could be sending buyers running in the opposite direction, costing you money ...

Is Australia really like Japan?

By Pete Wargent on 9 Jul 2013 No Comments

Another week, another article comparing Australia to property markets in Japan. If I only had a buck for every time people said "but in Japan" – we'd definitely never experience price deflation Down Under because I would be a zillionaire, out spending like a certified madman ...

Melbourne’s Property Market Showing Resilience

By Catherine Cashmore on 8 Jul 2013 No Comments

June house price statistics have come in from the REIV. They indicate a continuation of the modest increases we have been experiencing in aggregated values. Over the 30 day period, dwelling prices rose by 1.3 per cent, which, as the REIV notes, is the highest level since April 2011 ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – July 6, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 6 Jul 2013 No Comments

Home renovation fever has been strong in Australia this week. The Block Sky High and House Rules both rocketed ahead in the ratings during their final renovation episodes. The contestants have selected the real estate agents who will be representing them ...

House Rules Winners Crowned

By Emily Tatti on 5 Jul 2013 No Comments

Though it had a poor start in the ratings, new home reno show House Rules turned into appointment television for 1.8 million viewers by its final episode, closing in on Channel 9 rival The Block Sky High. The competition was a gruelling one for the six rival teams ...

Melbourne Property Values Rise in June, But Forecasts Remain Cautious

By Peter Sarmas on 4 Jul 2013 No Comments

The rise in Melbourne property values in June was underpinned by low mortgage rates, according to RP-Data Rismark’s latest Hedonic Home Value Index. The report revealed that Melbourne dwellings jumped 2.3 per cent for the month - the nation’s second highest growth ...

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