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We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experiences with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Subir and Susmita purchase her first property. Here is what Subir and Susmita had to say about working with Wendy and Chamberlain Property Advocates:"We were looking for a place we could call our own and we reached out to Wendy Chamberlain. We have had an amazing …
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Among many other changes post pandemic, buyers re-evaluating their buying criteria, particularly the space and rooms their dream property has. Considering the number of weeks in lockdown we have spent in our homes, particularly in Melbourne, a home office or study has become of key importance for buyers. For renovators and house flippers this should be a renovation priority right …
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At their monthly meeting this afternoon, the RBA has decided to further raise its cash rate by 50 basis points, taking it from 1.85% to 2.35%, it's fastest pace in three decades. Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, told news.com.au, "They've done five hikes in a row, four consecutive 0.5 per cent increases, it's the fastest tightening cycle since 1994." On top of that, Australia's 2.35 per cent …
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In last week’s blog, we delved into why the decision to buy a home as an owner-occupier is one vastly different to investing in a property to rent out. If you missed last week, you can read it again here. Renters of your property will have several expectations of what they are looking for when it comes to living in your home. These expectations generally revolve …
Why is the decision to buy a home as an owner-occupier one that is as different as night and day from the decisions and factors involved when buying an investment property? Basically, selecting the home you plan to live and create memories in comes down to a number of factors, many of them related to your own passions, dreams and wants. These can include: your preferred lifestyleyour stage …
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According to REIV's quarterly data, the typical metropolitan house price fell $32,000 or 2.9%, to $1.081m in the three months to June 30. That puts 21 once million-dollar suburbs on special - giving buyers a chance to get in without the seven-figure price tag. Suburbs from Altona North to Watsonia, have dropped out of the million-dollar club, and many more could soon slip below seven figures. …
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Saving for your first home takes commitment and financial discipline, but it doesn’t mean that you will miss out on living your life to its fullest. Creating a perfect budget to stick to, will ensure you can focus on increasing your savings funds. We have explored some budgeting options for you to implement in your first home buying journey. Knowing what your concrete end goal is, and aiming …
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The last quarter has seen property prices fall in about four out of ten suburbs in Victoria, which has in turn reduced the amount of competition for homes and buyers are getting more bang for their buck.However, a recent Sydney Morning Herald article states that buyers are still having to compromise when searching for and buying their first or next home, which is due to the pullback in the number …
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At its monthly meeting today, the RBA once again has decided to raise Australia's cash rate by 50 basis points, taking it up to 1.85%, with predictions of more hikes to come over the coming months. As stated in Domain's article today, in a statement by RBA governor Philip Lowe, recent increases in interest rates were required to bring inflation back to target, while also flagging further rate …
Renovations can drastically change the value of your home, but knowing what upgrades are worth the investment, versus what upgrades won't add value is vital when it comes time to sell your property. When renovating, always keep in mind what is going to appeal to a future buyer when the time comes to eventually sell. Recently, Wendy spoke with nine.com.au about what home improvements don't add …
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