For the week ending the 14th December 2024, a total of 590 properties were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 319 homes sold at auction this week, with 180 homes sold prior to auction and 91 homes passed in. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 85%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and …
Guide To Selling Your Melbourne Home In Summer
Selling your Melbourne home in the heat of mid-summer can have its challenges, but it also provides an opportunity to showcase some of the most enticing features of your property. But first, you should start by decluttering and deep cleaning before the marketing campaign begins. Remember to clean your windows, glass doors, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, floating floors and floor tiles so that …
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Interest Rates Unchanged
There was no pre-Christmas goodwill for mortgage holders today, as the Reserve Bank of Australia announced its decision to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%. The key reasons given for today's decision can be summarised - or reiterated - in three main points: Status quo for now, but experts predict a drop in interest rates next year, although we may have to wait until mid-year to see …
Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
For the week ending the 30th November 2024, a total of 1319 auctions were reported in Victoria. There were 783 homes sold at auction this week, with 132 properties withdrawn and 404 homes passed in. According to data from Domain, there was a clearance rate of 59%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and would like a professional to help in securing the property for …
Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
For the week ending the 7th December 2024, a total of 747 properties were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 404 homes sold at auction this week, with 180 homes sold prior to auction, 1 sold after auction and 162 homes passed in. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 78%. If you have already found a property you …
Decoding Auction-Speak And Tips For Winning At Auction
Victoria's property auction season is in full swing. When there are more buyers than properties, auctions enable vendors to sell for the best possible price. But many buyers find bidding at auction quite stressful, so let’s make it a little easier by explaining some of the auction sales jargon and giving you a few tips on how to win at auctions. Auction terms you'll hear frequently: Tips …
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Hotspot Suburbs Attracting First Home Buyers
While most Australians aren't finding it any easier to buy a home, due mainly to the skyrocketing cost of living and house prices and mortgage interest rates remaining stubbornly high, a recent study by PropTrack indicates there are a few affordable hotspots if you know where to look. The latest data from PropTrack shows the ten most in-demand suburbs across Australia experiencing enquiries …
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Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
For the week ending the 24th November 2024, a total of 655 properties were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 371 homes sold at auction this week, with 158 homes passed in and 126 homes sold prior to auction. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 76%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and …
More Reform To Further Deplete Melbourne’s Rental Market
"The Labor Government has implemented more than 130 rental reforms to restore fairness and respect for renters everywhere – this makes it six more. Victoria is leading the nation." - Premier of Victoria Hon Jacinta Allan MP Leading the nation? To where, homelessness? That recent statement from the Premier's Office formed part of the announcement introducing six more …
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Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
For the week ending the 17th November 2024, a total of 738 properties were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 421 homes sold at auction this week, with 190 homes passed in, 2 homes sold after and 125 homes sold prior to auction. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 74%. If you have already found a property you …
