by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 21, 2019 | Buying a Home
It’s well documented that Melbourne Property prices are dropping, however it doesn’t mean every suburb is offering the ultimate bargain. Wendy Chamberlain spoke to Domain regarding more affordable, alternative suburbs to the highly sought after suburb of Toorak....
by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 19, 2019 | Buying a Home
As the Melbourne housing market weakens some home owners are dropping their asking prices or making minor updates in preparation to relisting properties that had previously failed to sell. Wendy Chamberlain has spoken to The Sunday Age regarding this topic. “I’ve been...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 5, 2019 | Buying a Home
The Royal Bank of Australia yesterday announced that interest rates will remain at 1.5 per cent, where it has sat ever since August 2016. RBA governor Philip Lowe said the low interest rate would continue to support the economy: “Further progress in reducing...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 1, 2019 | Buying a Home
As I was preparing for my speaking spot on Midday Panorama (NorthWest FM radio) with Vilma Formosa, I found it interesting to compare how the different suburbs of Melbourne are faring. What I discovered, of course, is a slightly different picture to what the media...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Feb 6, 2019 | Buying a Home
After a 2 month summer break, the RBA has kept interest rates on hold at 1.5 per cent. In recent times the RBA has maintained a fairly optimistic view on the economy, however they did note in the post-meeting statement that “downside risks” have increased. Today’s...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Jan 23, 2019 | Buying a Home
Amidst the housing downturn in Australia, first home buyers have been noted to be getting back in the property market. Latest data from the ABS Housing Finance report showed that first home buyers have availed of new housing loans in more than six years. Specifically,...