As seen in the REIV newsletter last week, The Queensland government has recently passed a significant change to the way land tax is calculated on eligible real estate in Queensland. From 30 June 2023, the Queensland Government will use the total value of your Australian land. This includes your taxable land in Queensland and your relevant interstate land. REIV supports the REIA in opposing …
We love our happy clients – Subir & Susmita
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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Buyers are increasingly seeking a home with a study or second living space
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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Buying an investment property is not the same as buying your dream home – Part 2
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 …
Buying an investment property is not the same as buying your dream home
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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Has Melbourne’s housing market taken a back step?
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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How to create your perfect budget when saving for your first home
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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How to get a better deal in the current property market
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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8 Home Improvements that won’t Add Value to your Property
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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Do you want to sell your home but don’t know where to start?
At Chamberlain Property Advocates, we are not just here to solely help you sell your home when your house goes live. We are there to help you from the beginning. Our services range from advice, to staging assistance, to helping you coordinate any maintenance checklists before you list your home on the market. One of our recent clients was selling their home, but to get the best possible …
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