Buying a property in Kew can be a daunting and difficult process. For many of us, it is something we only do a few times in our lives.
A buyers advocate (also known as a buyers agent or property finder) can be an enormous help to make it easy to buy a home or investment property by:
- removing the stress and frustration of buying a home
- saving you time and allowing you to get your weekends back
- saving you from having to deal with the tactics of real estate agents
Questions such as “where can I find a home I can afford”, “am I paying too much?”, “where can I find someone to bid for me at auction” are easily answered with the assistance of a buyer’s agent specialising in the Kew area.
A buyers advocate can manage the entire buying process for you or, where you have found a property, negotiate on your behalf with the agent or bid at auction for you.
WE MAKE IT EASY to get your weekends back and find the perfect home or investment property in Kew for a LOW FLAT FIXED FEE. We guide you through the entire process, from selecting a home, market appraisal, negotiating/bidding to the final inspection, and help you purchase with confidence.
We also offer a service for vendors selling in Kew. We offer our Vendor Advocacy service to our sellers at NO CHARGE.
Kew Suburb Profile
The historic and green suburb of Kew is part of the City of Booroondara. Situated six kilometers east of Melbourne’s Central Business District, it has a population of 23,876 as of 2011.
In the past, Kew was an independent city. However in 1994, it was combined with Hawthorn and Camberwell to form the City of Booroondara.
The Wurundjeri were the early inhabitants of the place even before Melbourne was established. By the 1840s, the settlers there that came from Europe named the place the Parish of Booroondara, a Woiwurrung language that literally means “a place to shade.” Since that time, structures were established in the area including a three-storey water-powered mill and the Studley House or Burke Hall.
It was in 1851 when the Kew region was established. This was when Nicholas Fenwick subdivided the land he bought from Crown. Fenwick then named the streets of Kew after British statesmen.
The establishment of the suburb’s commercial precinct began in the 1850s. Mr. J.J. French put up the first store there in 1853 while the first post office was set up three years after in 1856.
The Kew Junction is the suburb’s commercial strip. Cafes, restaurants including the Hellenic Republic and great shops can be found here.
Hotels began sprouting in the area starting with Kew Hotel in 1855. The Prospect Hill Hotel followed in 1857, the Council Hotel in 1860, the Clifton in 1869 and the former Greyhound now Skinny Dog Hotel in 1874.
By 1888, more structures were built such as the civic buildings, the old court house, former police station and the National Bank.
Residents in Kew have various quality private schools to choose from for their kids. Thesee include Xavier College, Trinity Grammar School, Ruyton Girls School, Methodist Ladies College, Genazzano FCJ College and Carey Baptist Grammar School.
The first school opened in Kew in 1856 by the Anglican Church. The Sacred Heart Primary School was opened in 1875 and three years after, more private schools were established. Perhaps not many are aware that Kew has the highest concentration of educational institutions in the Western world with 6 government campuses and 28 non-government schools as of 1990.
Most people living in the suburb are professionals, families with kids, retirees and singles including the independent youth. Being an area rich in history and heritage, Kew boasts stunning large and smaller Victorian and Edwardian homes and Art Deco mansions. The apartments make up the more modern structures.
Public transport is also easily accessible. The city is only a tram ride.
Looking to buy in Melbourne and sick of missing out at auction? Talk to me about how I can help you buy your new home faster, for less.
Give me a call on 03 9686 2288 to discuss how I can help. I offer a free consultation, so why not call today?
By Wendy Chamberlain
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With a passion for all things real estate spanning over 20 years, Wendy loves that her role as a Buyers Agent or Sellers Advocate gives her buying and selling clients an experienced voice they can trust when it comes to negotiating to buy or sell something as important as their home or investment. Wendy considers it a privilege to be asked to help others realise such an important goal as home ownership and to be trusted with that honour. Get in touch today via www.chamberlainadvocates.com.au for a no obligation chat about how Wendy can work with you and help you save time and money to secure your new home sooner.
