Sunday Blog - Expert property investment insights

Having just returned home from a beautiful family trip to Sri Lanka I am feeling refreshed and excited to take in 2018 and all that it offers. Sri Lanka is a glorious island and the scenery, history, cuisine and culture is superb. As foreign visitors we had an itinerary, pre-purchased tickets, a Guide for some of our days, a…

2017 has been a mixed year for the Victorian housing market. With 100% Stamp Duty Concessions on offer for eligible Victorian property first home buyers up to $600K and subsidised Stamp Duty up to $750K purchases, the market has seen a dramatic resurgence of first home buyers since the concessions took effect on 1 July…

Property searches can span weeks. Sometimes they can span months. When preparation is not in place or expectations are unreasonable, the search can span years.  But sometimes… when plans are solid, planets align and the property presents itself, the search can take a matter of days. These can be the experiences that are quite stressful…

One common mistake buyers often make is assuming that there are set rules that can’t be broken when negotiating for a property. From negotiating a passed-in auction with a finance clause to facilitating a sale that allows them to collect the keys and move in before settlement, there are many twists and turns that can…

Gone are the days of vendors brewing coffee, baking cookies and buying a posie of flowers in preparation for opens. These days we have professional stylists, furniture hire companies, TV shows featuring property ‘flipping’, colour consultants, and agencies to make it all happen in a short stint of just a few days. Engaging these services…

This year we’ve been able to be a part of quite a few First Home Buyer purchases and particularly of late. With the introduction of the full Stamp Duty Concession for purchases under $600,000 since July 1 2017, this contingent has been a powerful force in the metro markets. Aside from dealing with inexperience, competitive…

With only five auction weekends remaining for 2017 we are preparing our clients for the pre-Christmas buying conditions. Unlike previous months we are currently seeing higher levels of stock on the market and we can anticipate some vendor and agent-driven subtle changes that are hallmarks of the approaching Festive Season. Most vendors facing a late…

A suburb wedged between two parks, boasting stunning Victorian and Edwardian era homes just 2.5km from Geelong’s city centre with beach access is one of our favourite underrated suburbs of 2017. Rippleside is one of Geelong’s tiniest suburbs; with less than 500 inhabitants and a mere ~200 homes gracing its pretty streets. Nestled between even-tinier Drumcondra…

Property prices can be hard to predict sometimes. Outcomes don’t always go to plan and there will always be the surprise results that we call anomalies. Every time we meet a home buyer and commence the assignment with our new client we discuss the need for our assignment to  focus on areas and dwelling types…