By Kristie Kwok on 6 Mar 2014 No Comments
Although the number of property auctions in Melbourne grew significantly in 2013, almost 70 per cent of real estate sales were still conducted privately. For those who are looking to put their house on the market in order to upgrade, downsize or cash in on capital growth, when and why should you consider using a property auction ...
By Kristie Kwok on 5 Mar 2014 No Comments
Current renters or those thinking about their first home purchase would likely welcome the REIA’s submission for the 2014/15 Federal Budget. The submission includes proposals to reform government assistance for first home buyers in areas concerning how to accumulate a deposit, the size of grants and the type of housing eligible for assistance ...
By Cate Bakos on 4 Mar 2014 No Comments
When I first inspected 1/1 Queen Street in Footscray four weeks ago, I was impressed with the light filled interior, the generously sized courtyard and the options the dated townhouse offered its next owner. I thought the property might have been worth around $530,000 ...
By Kristie Kwok on 3 Mar 2014 No Comments
We recently asked our Street News followers to tell us what they found most frustrating when selling a property. Using the range of comments received, we were able to compile a list of the most common responses. For those who are in the process of selling a property or are planning to do so, our top 10 annoyances will no doubt resonate ...
By Peter Sarmas on 3 Mar 2014 No Comments
In the blink of an eye it’s already the start of the autumn selling season in Melbourne. Before you know it, the footy season will also be upon us (it kicks off on March 14, for those counting down the days). February was a solid month for Melbourne’s auction clearance rates, and it really confirmed the strength of the property market ...
By Peter Sarmas on 1 Mar 2014 No Comments
Although property investment is expected to surge this year, the first home buyer market has dwindled to a historic low. According to John Edwards of Residex, investors are pushing first home buyers out of the market. This week on Street News, Peter Sarmas concurred that investors and upgraders are thriving in the current market ...
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