For the week ending the 17 June 2023, a total of 746 houses were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 428 homes sold at auction this week, with 166 homes passed in and 152 homes that sold prior to auction. 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 are interested in and would …
Underquoting – read on as I peel back the curtain…
It's a hot topic - underquoting. Many of you will relate. You've attended an auction hoping to buy your dream home, only to have your dreams dashed because a property sold well above the advertised price. You may know that feeling of disappointment well. Not to mention costing you money to get contracts checked and inspections done. Week after week, auction after auction, this can …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Lincoln and Christina
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experience with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Lincoln and Christina purchase their first home. Here is what they had to say: At Chamberlain Property Advocates, we find it immensely satisfying working with buyer and selling clients alike. Hear what other happy clients have to say here. Looking to buy in Melbourne? …
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Buyer’s Agent South Kingsville – Suburb Profile
Buying a property in South Kingsville can be a daunting and difficult process. For many of us, buying property is something we only do a few times in our lives. A buyers advocate (also known as a buyers agent or property finder) can be an enormous help when buying a home or investment property by: Questions such as “where can I find a home I can afford”, “am I paying too much?”, “where can …
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Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
For the week ending the 10 June 2023, a total of 236 houses were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 154 homes sold at auction this week, with 42 homes passed in and 39 homes that sold prior to auction. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 82%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and would like …
Inspection must-dos!
Open for inspections are a great opportunity for homebuyers to check the condition of the property they are looking to buy. In order to make a sound buying decision, buyers and investors should either visit the home themselves, or appoint a trusted professional (such as a buyers advocate) to do so on their behalf. When onsite, take notes to keep track of the home, what impresses you …
Our new program let’s you in on the secrets to get started in property
Investing in real estate can be a minefield for the uninitiated. It requires thorough research, groundwork and proper due diligence. Over the last 15 years, I have been developing a step by step guide for like-minded property enthusiasts like me, to learn how to invest in real estate. This program, Get Started In Property, steps you through all the processes needed, to take someone from not …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Cameron & Amanda
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experience with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Cameron & Amanda purchase their first home. This is what they had to say: "We couldn't recommend Wendy enough. She helped us understand buying not only our first home, but a home in a new country. She walked us through every step and was patient with everyone one …
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Buyer’s Agent Seaholme – Suburb Profile
Buying a property in Seaholme can be a daunting and difficult process. For many of us, buying property is something we only do a few times in our lives. A buyers advocate (also known as a buyers agent or property finder) can be an enormous help when buying a home or investment property by: Questions such as “where can I find a home I can afford”, “am I paying too much?”, “where can I find …
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RBA hikes rates again
We've not seen interest rates this high since 2012, but the RBA has raised them once again this month by 0.25 of a percentage point, with official interest rates now at 4.1%. The bank's board decided to lift the cash rate target for the second month in a row, amid concerns inflation is taking too long to come down. Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe again sounded a warning about the rising …
