We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experiences with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Tony sell a property. Here is what Tony had to say about his experience of working with a vendors advocate: "I was really happy with Wendy’s assistance and help. She guided me through the whole process, everything from renovating the apartment, to looking at what needs …
What Buyers are looking for when purchasing a home
When purchasing a home, buyers tend to have a list of criteria that they are looking for. For each home buyer, it differs. Whilst some look for flat homes and a big backyard, others might opt for an apartment in the city center. A recent article from Realestate.com.au, shows that the pandemic has changed a lot of home buyers priorities, and things that were once considered a luxury, are now …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Scott
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experiences with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Scott purchase his first home. Here is what Scott had to say about her experience of working with a buyers advocate was like: "I just got my first house and thanks to Wendy Chamberlain it was actually pretty easy. Going into something like this it was sort of daunting. …
RBA Raises Interest Rate to 0.85%
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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We Love Our Happy Clients – Karla
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experiences with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Karla with our bid at auction service. Here is what Karla had to say about her experience of working with a buyers advocate was like: "Thanks Wendy, it was such a good experience working with you! You helped with all the things I had no idea how to do myself, seeing you …
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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We Love Our Happy Clients – Cheryl
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experiences with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Cheryl sell her home. Hear what Cheryl's experience of working with a seller's advocate was like: "After 30 years, I decided to sell my house. What a blessing it was to have been told of Wendy Chamberlain and the wonderful work she and her team do, as property …
The importance of getting a property inspected before buying
When it comes to buying a home, it is essential to recognise that you are responsible for much of what takes place. Once the transfer of ownership is complete, you are often liable for any pre-existing defects, including illegal alterations to the property. As Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) outlines on its Contracts and Disclosure Statements webpage, sellers must provide prospective buyers …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Kel
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experiences with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Kel sell her home. Hear what Kel's experience of working with a seller's advocate was like: "I have to admit I had never heard of a vendors advocate when my broker recommended Wendy and her team but I’m so glad I contacted her. Wendy did all the hard work for me, she …