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When you buy property, we all know you should employ the services of a qualified building and pest inspector to give the house a once over and highlight any issues there may be with the property. A building or pest inspection report will reveal any issues with the structure of the building, recent termite activity or even things such as rising damp. A thorough report will also highlight minor …
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We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experience with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Cait and Dave sell their property! This is what they had to say: "We want to say thank you so much. We are delighted with the result and we keep saying to each other, we couldn’t have done it without you and your calm, professional advice, helping us navigate the …
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Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has issued a grim update on Australia’s battle with rampant inflation, after the RBA lifted rates for a tenth consecutive time to 3.6 per cent on Tuesday. The expected 25 basis rise was confirmed after the Reserve Bank board met on Tuesday afternoon, with the cash rate at its highest since June 2012. Mr Lowe flagged more “tightening of monetary policy will …
For the week ending the 4th March 2023, a total of 610 houses were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 566 homes sold at auction this week, with 147 homes passed in and 125 homes that sold prior to auction. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 76%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and …
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 it's Contracts and Disclosure Statements webpage, sellers must provide prospective buyers …
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We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experience with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Stefanie and Gab sell their property! This is what they had to say: "Well, we are very, very happy. Thank you Wendy and Jo for referring us to you. You did a fantastic job. We’re so happy. Thanks to Wendy for all her hard work in keeping us going and keeping us in …
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For the week ending the 25th February 2023, a total of 1006 houses were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 566 homes sold at auction this week, with 255 homes passed in and 182 homes that sold prior to auction. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 75%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and …
With the RBA raising interest rates yet again last week, I'm hearing the whispers growing louder. People are talking about a looming mortgage cliff. Whilst we enjoyed several years of record low interest rates, many home owners chose to fix their mortgages. They effectively locked in that lower rate for 1-3 years, some even longer. However, many home owners are now facing the challenge …
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We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experience with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Kylie purchase her property! This is what she had to say: "I decided at the beginning of my journey to partner with an expert like Wendy. Wendy understood that it wasn’t about the next house to buy but about the one that felt like my home! I just purchased a property …
For the week ending the 18th February 2023, a total of 711 houses were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 385 homes sold at auction this week, with 194 homes passed in and 131 homes that sold prior to auction. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 73%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and …
