by Wendy Chamberlain | Nov 1, 2021 | Buying a Home, Real Estate News
Regional Victoria suburbs are experiencing a major price increase boom! Research shows that properties are earning four times more than the average income of regional homeowners. This is thanks to sea and tree change buyers accelerating their move to regional towns...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 28, 2021 | Buying a Home, Real Estate News
We will see an extra 7200 homes built in the outer south-east thanks to a major rail line extension and upgrade. It appears that the building of new train stations in Pakenham and Pakenham East is set to commence this year with this busy rail line to be extended 2km...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 26, 2021 | Buying a Home, Real Estate News
Amongst many other changes to our lives, the last two years have seen a re-evaluation of how much space and the type of accommodation we need. Considering the number of weeks in lockdown we have spent in our homes, particularly in Melbourne, a home office or study has...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 19, 2021 | Auctions, Real Estate News
The trend of paying a premium for properties in sought after public school zones is nothing new. However, due to the pandemic and continued harsh lockdowns, more and more disheartened families are yearning to abandon Melbourne for a sea or tree-change. This has seen a...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 7, 2021 | Real Estate News
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) announced on 6 October that it is introducing tighter mortgage serviceability tests, making it more difficult for some borrowers to get a home loan. The minimum interest rate buffer on home loan applications has been...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Oct 7, 2021 | Buying a Home, Real Estate News
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...
