By Peter Sarmas on 30 Sep 2013 No Comments
The game that stopped a nation (or the game that stopped Victoria, anyway) also stopped auction activity over the weekend. No vendor or agent in their right mind would have auctioned a property on Saturday afternoon. Fans gathered around a barbeque with friends and a beer to watch and celebrate that “One Day in September” ...
By Peter Sarmas on 27 Sep 2013 No Comments
The health of the Melbourne property market was confirmed last Saturday, which was the eighth consecutive week where clearance rates topped the 70 per cent mark. In our weekend auction wrap, we consider the impact the global economy is having on consumer confidence and, subsquently, the Australian property market ...
By Peter Sarmas on 27 Sep 2013 No Comments
Energy efficient house design has become more and more appealing to Australians across the country. With the ever increasing cost of energy prices, it’s little wonder why. But when it comes to sustainable home design, Denmark is leading the way with its innovative use of a completely natural yet widely overlooked resource ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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