There were 888 auction results reported this week, ending the 5th March, approximately double the number compared to this time last year. A total of 683 were sold at auction and 205 were passed in. Data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria report a clearance rate of 77%. According to Domain's auction report for February 2022, Melbourne had the highest number of auction listings for …
New social housing levy for developers scrapped
This week, the Victorian State Government has scrapped their newly proposed social housing levy earmarked for July 2024. The Andrew's Government planned to introduce the levy on residential developers building three dwellings or more or greater than 3 lot subdivisions. The 1.75% contribution was set to fund the creation of 1700 new social and affordable housing each year. The proposal was met …
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Price rise for seaside living
Data from Domain in 2021, show that some bayside suburbs of Melbourne that were five kilometers or less from the beach, saw a price increase of as much as 30%. Black Rock recorded the highest price hike of 30.6%, followed by Mentone and Frankston South with a 29% increase. Other bayside suburbs that increased in value were Albert Park, St Kilda, Seaford, Carrum and Frankston. In her …
Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
There were 1021 auction results reported this week, ending the 26th February. A total of 596 were sold at auction, 247 were passed in and 177 sold prior to auction. Data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria report a clearance rate of 76%. According to Domain, auction volumes for February continue to hold well and are expected to continue to increase heading into Autumn. The rate of …
Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
There were 926 auction results available this week, ending the 19th February. A total of 550 were sold at auction, 191 were passed in, 185 sold prior to auction. There were 29 properties withdrawn. No properties were sold after auction this week. That's a clearance rate of 79% (according to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria). Have you ever wondered what these terms mean? …
Bank valuations: what are they for?
No question is a silly question. When selling or buying a property, a million questions can go through your head. It is important, therefore, to get sound advice from an expert in real estate who can give you unbiased and clear information based on years of experience.We received this great question from a client recently: "What is the purpose of a bank's property evaluation? I don't feel like …
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Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
The week ending the 12th February, 2022 saw 1082 Melbourne properties scheduled for auction. Of these, 440 properties were sold and 126 were passed in. Five properties sold after auction and four prior to auction. This was a clearance rate of 78% based on 575 auction results available (according to realestate.com.au data) . This is a slight decrease from last week's clearance rate of 82% and …
Victorian Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme Extended to 15th March
The Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (CTRS), including retail, aims to alleviate financial hardship faced by tenants and landlords as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses can receive the benefit in the form of a proportionate reduction in rent. Landlords who provide rent relief to their tenants are also eligible for land tax relief (up to 25%). Smaller landlords can also …
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Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
The week ending the 5th February, 2022 saw 602 Melbourne properties scheduled for auction. Of these, 250 properties were sold and 70 passed in. Two properties sold after auction and seven prior to auction. This was a clearance rate of 78% based on 332 auction results available (according to realestate.com.au data). As recently reported in realestate.com.au, price growth in Melbourne in …
Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program for Rental Properties
Rental properties are now eligible for a $1000 rebate to replace inefficient heaters and coolers through the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program. The rebate is designed to support rental providers install the most effective and efficient heating and cooling system for the home in the hope of making rental properties safer, healthier and more comfortable. Individual rental providers …
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