We're always busy here at Chamberlain Property Advocates and lockdown periods are no exception. There's always work to do, even when restrictions prevent us from attending auctions and property inspections. The lengthy periods of lockdown we've experienced since mid-July have had a heavy impact on the real estate sector. We thought we'd share some insights into the challenges some buyers and …
First home buyers need to know the risks when buying a property
A Melbourne schoolteacher is facing a first homebuyer's worst fears after discovering that the apartment she purchased in 2018 contains severe defects. Lauren Bird decided to invest in an apartment in order to get into the property market. Unfortunately, she wasn't aware of the importance of a strata report when purchasing an apartment. Ms Bird did what she thought was …
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It’s an honour to be listed by PropTech Newsletter as one of the 100 most influential people in real estate
Earlier this week, I was listed along with 99 other experts in PropTech Newsletter's The 100 Most Influential People in Real Estate. It was a wonderful surprise and it's an honour to be placed in the company of those who made this list. I've been in the real estate industry for over 25 years now and it's my core passion. Along the way, I've learned a lot about online marketing and have …
Properties within sought-after public school zones continue to fetch huge premiums
Six-figure premiums continue to be paid for homes within Melbourne's top public school zones. In February 2020, the REIV released the results of an analysis of 2019 residential property sales. The analysis revealed that families can expect to pay up to $425,000 more to reside within a school zone "when compared with the median price for houses outside those school catchments". Many families …
Buying a Home in Victoria
The state of Victoria in the southeast of Australia is the smallest state and the second most populous in the country. This most urbanised state has a population of more than 5.3 million as of 2011 but the Australian Bureau of Statistics predicts the number will increase to 7.2 million by 2050. Majority or almost 90 percent of Victorians live in cities and towns and 75 percent live in …
