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Buyers and sellers advocate Wendy Chamberlain from Chamberlain Property Advocates has spoken to Domain regarding Melbourne's first home buyer's preference towards buying homes closer to Melbourne CBD, shunning long commutes. "Wendy Chamberlain said she had noticed a move towards the northern suburbs over the past six to eight months. “They’re definitely buying based on a budget under $600,000,” …
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As the housing prices in Melbourne continue to fall, more older first home buyers are finding opportunities to purchase their own homes. Latest statistics shared by Herald Sun & realestate.com.au have confirmed. Figures from the State Revenue Office showed that the number of first home buyers aged 40 and above was almost the same as the younger ones aged 25 and below. From July 2018 to …
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Already using Social Media? Follow chamberlainadvocates.com.au for the latest about tips and tricks when it comes to buying a home and hiring a buyers advocate. The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its verdict on interest rates for April 2019, just hours prior to the federal budget being handed down. Despite both economic growth and inflation continuing to undershoot forecasts, the …
Buyers and sellers advocate Wendy Chamberlain from Chamberlain Property Advocates has spoken to Domain regarding what is currently on Melbourne downsizers' wish list. “I think there is a definite trend of downsizers buying a low-maintenance city base in Melbourne that offers them quick and easy access to freeways to escape down the coast as they please. They know the timings necessary to leave by …
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. Local suburbs of South Yarra, Prahran and Armadale may offer a similar lifestyle. “Nowadays in Melbourne, you can get the lifestyle …
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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 seeing this for the past 12 to 18 months where an agent will have a property on the market and they’re trying to sell it for an …
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 unemployment and having inflation return to target is expected, although this progress is likely to be gradual," "Taking …
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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 feeds you. You're most likely reading that the Melbourne median house price is down 5.6% for the year and more doom and …
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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 meeting confirmed that the RBA hasn’t changed course, maintaining the key line that “further progress in reducing …
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, 18.3 percent of owner-occupier loans were taken out in November 2018, an increase of 0.2 percent from the October figure. This …
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