by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 26, 2021 | Buying a Home, Real Estate News
Amongst many other changes to our lives, the last two years have seen a re-evaluation of how much space and the type of accommodation we need. Considering the number of weeks in lockdown we have spent in our homes, particularly in Melbourne, a home office or study has...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 21, 2021 | Buying a Home
On the 8th of October the Victorian government announced it is launching the Victorian Homebuyer Fund (VHF) – a $500 million “shared equity” scheme to try and help about 3000 people make their dream of becoming a home owner a reality. The VHF will...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 7, 2021 | Buying a Home, Real Estate News
Whether your home needs a facelift or you are considering a refresh to sell it, there are little upgrades you can make that don’t cost a lot. Don’t underestimate the power of small fix ups like a fresh coat of paint, upgraded door handles, tapware, lighting...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 5, 2021 | Buying a Home
The importance of getting a property inspected for building defects and/or pests was profoundly illustrated last week when we received an inspection report for a property we were considering on behalf of a client. The Property and Timber Pest Report we obtained for...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Sep 27, 2021 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home
There are currently some major infrastructure projects in the pipeline for Victoria. Exciting times! The Suburban Rail Loop will incorporate 90 kilometres of railway line and a number of new train stations. It will mean significant changes in relation to commuting...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Sep 20, 2021 | Buying a Home, Real Estate News
Despite the continued disruption of COVID-19 on the property market, house prices are set to increase by more than 20% over the next 12 months. This is the tip from the ANZ as reported by Kate Burke in a recent Domain article. This trend is expected to be encompass...
