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Despite much anticipation the RBA has decided they will keep rates on hold for another month, announced less than a fortnight out from the federal election. A record low cash rate of 1.5% has now been held since August 2016, although money market traders do not expect it to remain there much longer. It has been anticipated that the official cash rate would be cut due to consistently …
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Buyers and sellers advocate Wendy Chamberlain from Chamberlain Property Advocates has spoken to Domain regarding Melbourne's first home buyer's preference towards buying homes closer to Melbourne CBD, shunning long commutes. "Wendy Chamberlain said she had noticed a move towards the northern suburbs over the past six to eight months. “They’re definitely buying based on a budget under $600,000,” …
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Already using Social Media? Follow chamberlainadvocates.com.au for the latest about tips and tricks when it comes to buying a home and hiring a buyers advocate. The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its verdict on interest rates for April 2019, just hours prior to the federal budget being handed down. Despite both economic growth and inflation continuing to undershoot forecasts, the …
Buyers and sellers advocate Wendy Chamberlain from Chamberlain Property Advocates has spoken to Domain regarding what is currently on Melbourne downsizers' wish list. “I think there is a definite trend of downsizers buying a low-maintenance city base in Melbourne that offers them quick and easy access to freeways to escape down the coast as they please. They know the timings necessary to leave by …
As the Melbourne housing market weakens some home owners are dropping their asking prices or making minor updates in preparation to relisting properties that had previously failed to sell. Wendy Chamberlain has spoken to The Sunday Age regarding this topic. “I’ve been seeing this for the past 12 to 18 months where an agent will have a property on the market and they’re trying to sell it for an …
The Royal Bank of Australia yesterday announced that interest rates will remain at 1.5 per cent, where it has sat ever since August 2016. RBA governor Philip Lowe said the low interest rate would continue to support the economy: "Further progress in reducing unemployment and having inflation return to target is expected, although this progress is likely to be gradual," "Taking …
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As I was preparing for my speaking spot on Midday Panorama (NorthWest FM radio) with Vilma Formosa, I found it interesting to compare how the different suburbs of Melbourne are faring. What I discovered, of course, is a slightly different picture to what the media feeds you. You're most likely reading that the Melbourne median house price is down 5.6% for the year and more doom and …
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Many first home buyers are overwhelmed about the property market when choosing to buy their first home. With no clear knowledge on the steps to take, they get disappointed not being able to find that dream home after weeks of searching or finding that the advertised price of the property they like has gone up too high during auctions. But there’s no reason to lose hope because you can get the …
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Homebuying is tedious work as it takes time, research and a lot of paper work. As such, you have two options - do it on your own or get the help of a buyer's advocate. The process of buying a home can be done without a hitch if one gets the services of a buyers advocate. With a trusted agent to assist you, you can be sure to find your dream home or at least one closest to that. The fee for …
When it comes to real estate, there's a wealth of information available on the internet. But for new home buyers, what they can find online can be a bit confusing. Some data may already be updated whilst other information may be incomplete or out of date, leaving readers craving accurate information and needing to look else. This is one of the reasons why home buyers and investors need to …
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