Buying a property in South Yarra 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 South Yarra 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 South Yarra 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 South Yarra. We offer our Vendor Advocacy service to our sellers at NO CHARGE.
South Yarra Suburb Profile
South Yarra is one of the oldest and most affluent inner city suburbs of Melbourne. Close to the Central Business District being only four kilometers away, the suburb has a population of 19, 134 as of 2011.
The suburb was named as most liveable city in Melbourne twice, first in 2005 and the next in 2011. The recognition was given by the Liveable Melbourne report.
The Wurundjeri tribe was the first to settle in South Yarra. By 1830s, the Europeans arrived at the time when Melbourne was established. A decade later, the wealthy citizens of Melbourne made the area their suburb retreat where they built large houses. Since then, the suburb maintained its reputation as an upper-class residential area.
Blocks of flats dominated the suburb in the 1920s until the 1930s during the time when the large gardens of the older mansions were subdivided. The Park Street area became popular for flats.
Apartment buildings continued to be built around the South Yarra railway station in the 1960s and 1970s.
Local Attractions
Apart from its upscale fashion retail shops, South Yarra is also well known for its Jam Factory. This used to be home to old factories that were converted into a large shopping centre with cinemas.
The heritage registered buildings are also an attraction in the suburb. These include the Como House which is a historic mansion, the Melbourne High School which was built in 1928, the post office built in 1893 and the former railway station building put up in 1874.
Green spaces such as parklands are also available. The largest parklands are situated along the Yarra River and also Fawkner Park along South Yarra’s western boundary. Smaller parks featuring playgrounds are also in place.
Housing
South Yarra boasts of many historic mansions. Among the oldest are the Como House built in 1847, Richmond House (1859) and Airlie House. Other grand houses that can be found in the suburb are the Wavendon, Raveloe, Fairbairn, Poolman House and Snainton.
The area also features Victorian terrace houses some of which have three and four levels. Double-storey late 19th century terraces are also within the suburb.
Another type of residential property in South Yarra are apartment buildings. A large number of them feature the Art Deco architectural style and overlooking the Yarra River. The Beverly Hills is one of the most well known in the area because of its original 1930s grotto-style swimming pool.
Public Transportation
The suburb can easily be accessed via public transportation. Two railway stations are in place. The South Yarra railway station is located on the Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston and Sandringham lines while the Hawksburn Station is on Pakenham, Cranbourne and Frankston lines.
Trams also serve the area particularly routes 8, 72 and 78 while buses normally run along Commercial and Punt Roads.
Median house price South Yarra
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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