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Would you spend $855,000 after just 1 hour of consideration?
Making a mistake in homebuying, or buying an investment, has huge repercussions, possible up to $85,000. A new report by Domain suggests 3 things homebuyers can do to avoid a debacle.
Direct property outshines shares
The Australian newspaper has reported this week that direct property has outperformed Australian shares as an asset class over the past decade, according to a report from Atchison Consultants prepared for the Property Funds Association. We believe there is nothing like having your name on a house title, rather than some form of indirect holding
The Tale of Two Cities
Melbourne is acting like two cities for property, with flat prices and discounting for $1M + houses, and while apartments/units below $1M , and especially below the “first home owner discount line” of $750K, competition is hot. Domain has reported that auction...
Where is it best to buy in Melbourne?
This data has been sourced from the REIA Market Facts Publication. The inner city includes those suburbs within a 5km radius of the GPO. The middle-ring relates to those suburbs between 5km and 20km from the CBD, whilst the outer suburbs covers that area within a...
How to Buy a Home while Cruising
It was a delight recently to buy a first home for a young family of four, recently. Our Brief was to buy, with a limited budget, an outer east townhouse or villa, with 3 bedrooms, 1-2 bathrooms, and parking for at least one car. The first home buyer space has been...
Mike’s Minute (and a bit!): BUYING AT AUCTION
Are you thinking of buying a home or investment property? A skilled, well-connected buyer’s agent should be able to buy you a better property, at a lower price, within your budget, saving you time and money. Find out more about the our approach to buying...