Chamberlain Property Advocates
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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 fixtures or new cabinet handles. If your kitchen or bathroom surfaces are laminate, replacing them with a good quality …
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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 this house revealed a number of defects - as well as the possibility of further substantial damage due to the presence of pests. …
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 times and accessibility to Greater Melbourne and to Melbourne Airport (finally!). Read about this project here. The other …
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 most States notwithstanding the lengthy periods of lockdown, particularly experienced both in Melbourne and Sydney. …
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We love it when we help our clients realise their hopes of purchasing a home they have fall in love with. When we met Mirella and Craig, they had been on the hunt for a home for four years. Yes, four long years!! They had become disheartened that they would never find their dream family home, not to mention they were fed up with Real Estate Agents and completely exhausted from spending …
For first homebuyers in particular, it's easy to overlook some of the associated costs of buying a property. While most people have heard of stamp duty, there are a number of other costs that need to be taken into account when purchasing a home. Besides the unavoidable cost of stamp duty, buyers need to budget for many, if not all, of the following: conveyancing and legal fees …
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As announced by Victoria's Acting Premier James Merlino this morning, the state will commence a 7-day lockdown at midnight tonight. With auctions and property inspections scheduled across Victoria, this news will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the real estate sector. The updated COVID-19 restrictions give Victorians only 5 reasons to leave the home. Understandably, on-site …
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Have you heard of a Buyer's Advocate before? Are you still unsure about what we do for people seeking to buy property? Relax. Your questions are about to be answered. If you've still got any lingering questions by the end of this article, I'll gladly answer them for you. Just send them my way! What is a Buyer's Advocate? A Buyers Advocate, also called a Buyers Agent, is a licensed professional …
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. In the context of Australia's booming 2021 property market, it wasn't surprising to read this article by Yara Murray-Atfield on ABC News this morning, which explains how a Melbourne couple turned to social media out of frustration with the competition among home buyers. While these particular buyers eventually bought a property through a real estate agent, they admit to remaining in favour …
. In 1961 - a full six decades ago now - strata title was introduced to Australia, beginning in New South Wales. Today, strata title is by far the most common type of property title covering apartment blocks and unit properties. This may lead some buyers to think that strata title is the only type of title covering apartments and units. However, that's not the case. When it comes to …
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