For the week ending the 15th October, a total of 485 houses were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 259 homes sold at auction this week, with 146 homes passed in and 80 homes that sold prior to auction. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 70%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and would …
Have interest rate hikes affected your borrowing power?
Some house prices are easing; however, the interest rate rises are resulting in banks reassessing the borrowing capacity of buyers, particularly first home buyers. It was the dream of many Australians when they thought they would finally get a chance to get into the market after the big banks forecasted the biggest property price plunge in history earlier this year. But, interest rate hikes are …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Steve
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experiences with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Steve purchase his first home. Here is what Steve had to say about working with Wendy and Chamberlain Property Advocates: "As a first home buyer who had identified their ideal property, it was quite daunting thinking about how to do all of the background research let …
Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
For the week ending the 8th October, a total of 512 houses were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 287 homes sold at auction this week, with 158 homes passed in and 66 homes that sold prior to auction. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 69%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and would …
Tips on how to get the best return when selling your property
Homeowners and investors who want to sell their houses should always consider increasing the value of their property before putting it on the market. This way, they can get the best return for their property. There are various ways to increase the value of a home without having to spend a fortune. It’s a matter of knowing the areas of the house that need some fixing. Doing minor or cosmetic …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Craig & Mirella
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experiences with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Craig and Mirella purchase their property after they had searching for four long years on their own. Here is what Craig and Mirella had to say about working with Wendy and Chamberlain Property Advocates: "This has been four years in the making, getting our dream home. …
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Another rate rise from the RBA
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed it is lifting the cash rate for the sixth consecutive month, with another 25 basis point increase following October’s Board meeting. The cash rate has now surged to a nine-year high following a rapid 250 basis points increase in just 153 days, as the RBA battles to curb rising inflation. Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, …
Melbourne Weekend Auction Results
For the week ending the 1st October, a total of 542 houses were scheduled to go under the hammer in Victoria. There were 287 homes sold at auction this week, with 170 homes passed in and 85 homes that sold prior to auction. According to data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, there was a clearance rate of 69%. If you have already found a property you are interested in and would …
Do you know how to choose the right suburb to buy your next home?
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person makes in their life. As such, it should not be rushed. Time should be taken to research and plan. This will make sure that you buy the property of your dreams in the right location and within your budget. When choosing a property and suburb, thorough research is strongly recommended. It is also essential that you understand the …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Dawn & James
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experiences with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Dawn & James purchase an investment property. Here is what Dawn and James had to say about working with Wendy and Chamberlain Property Advocates: “Thanks so much Wendy for helping us to find out perfect investment property! We appointed Wendy and Chamberlain …
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