Today's monthly interest rate meeting saw the Reserve Bank of Australia raise the current cash rate to 0.85%, returning to its highest level of since September 2019. This shock move also marks the first back-to-back rate rise in 12 years. In a statement, RBA's Governor Philip Lowe said "today's increase in the interest rates by the Board is a further step in the withdrawal of the extraordinary …
Factors to consider in an Expression of Interest sale
Buying a house isn’t a straightforward process. There are a number of factors and things to consider before making an offer, but one thing most buyers don’t consider is the style of bidding or offer that needs to be presented. In Victoria, there are several styles of bidding or offers – auction, private sale, expression of interest and sale by set date. Each of these styles, come with a …
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Six ways a Buyers Advocate can help you purchase a home
The key difference between a buyer's advocate and a real estate agent is who they represent. A real estate agent is acting on behalf of the seller, also known as the vendor. A buyer's advocate is acting purely on behalf of the buyer, working exclusively for them to achieve the very best outcome for their client. Here are 6 ways a buyer's advocate can work with you to find the right …
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Buyer’s Agent Moonee Ponds – Suburb Profile
Buying a property in Moonee Ponds can be a daunting and difficult process. For many of us, it 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 to make it easy to buy a home or investment property by: removing the stress and frustration of buying a home saving you time and allowing you to get your …
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Office hours over the Festive Season
As the year comes to an end, Chamberlain Property Advocates will be taking some well-deserved time off. We wish all our CPA family and friends a joyous festive season. CPA will close from the 23rd December, 2021 and reopen on the 10th January, 2022. Please call the office on 03 9686 2288 if your matter is urgent and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Wishing you all a joyous …
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Buyer’s Agent Tullamarine – Suburb Profile (updated September 2021)
Buying a property in Tullamarine can be a daunting and difficult process. For many of us, it 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 to make it easy to buy a home or investment property by: removing the stress and frustration of buying a home saving you time and allowing you to get your …
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Buyer’s Agent Hawthorn – Suburb Profile (updated September 2021)
Cover photo by David Iliff. License CC BY:SA 3.0 A buyers advocate (also known as a buyers agent or property finder) can be an enormous help to make it easy to buy 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 someone to bid for me at auction” are easily answered with the assistance of a buyer’s agent …
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Buyer’s Agent Brunswick – Suburb Profile (updated September 2021)
Buying a property in Brunswick can be a daunting and difficult process. For many of us, it 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 to make it easy to buy a home or investment property by: removing the stress and frustration of buying a home saving you time and allowing you to get your weekends …
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Melbourne Weekend Auction Results | 31st July 2021
The week ending 31st July delivered a clearance rate of 88% from the 426 auctions reported across Victoria. (Based on REIV data). At the same time last year, 213 auctions were reported and a clearance rate of 77% was achieved. 276 homes sold at auction and 101 sold before auction, with 49 passed in. 18 properties were withdrawn from sale. 594 auctions were postponed. One particular …
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Melbourne Weekend Auction Results | 17th April 2021
The week ending 17th April delivered strong results in Victoria's auction market, with a clearance rate of 86% according to REIV data. 907 auctions were reported during the period. At the same time last year, a mere 149 auctions were reported while the state was dealing with the first wave of the pandemic, with a clearance rate of 75% for that period. 613 homes were sold at auction …
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