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 …
Melbourne Weekend Auction Results | 13th February 2021
Despite the disruption caused by last Friday's snap lockdown announcement, the week ending 13th February recorded a high number of sales at auction in Melbourne. The clearance rate reported by the REIV is 95%*. At the same time last year, the clearance rate was 79%. This result is based on 292 auctions reported across Melbourne. 159 homes were sold at auction and 118 sold before …
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Melbourne Weekend Auction Results | 6th February 2021
The week ending 6th February delivered strong results for auctions across Melbourne, with an 82% clearance rate (based on REIV data). At the same time last year, the clearance rate was 76%. This result is based on 430 auctions reported across Melbourne. Of those 430 auctions, 263 were sold at auction and 89 sold before auction, with 78 homes passed in. 6 homes were withdrawn from …
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Melbourne Weekend Auction Results | 30th January 2021
The final week of January saw Melbourne buyers active across Melbourne in what has been a robust market so far this year. The Melbourne auction market recorded an 83 percent clearance rate (based on REIV data), a slight increase on the 82 percent for the previous week. At the same time last year, the clearance rate was 69 percent. This result is based on 276 auctions reported …
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Buyer’s Agent Travancore – Suburb Profile (updated August 2021)
Buying a property in Travancore can be a daunting and difficult process. For many of us, it is something we only do a few times in our lives. A buyers advocate (also known as a buyers agent or property finder) can be an enormous help to make it easy to buy a home or investment property by: removing the stress and frustration of buying a home saving you time and allowing you to get your …
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Melbourne Weekend Auctions Results | 18 July 2020
As Melbourne continues with Stage Three restrictions due to mounting cases of coronavirus, buyers are still out and about and buying real estate. The Melbourne auction market recorded a 82 percent auction clearance rate (based on REIV data), down from 88 percent last week. At the same time last year, the clearance rate was 74 per cent. This result is based on 192 auctions reported …
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Melbourne Weekend Auctions Results | 11 July 2020
With the Melbourne market back into Stage Three restrictions due to mounting cased of coronavirus, buyers appear to be getting used to the "new normal" of online selling options. The Melbourne auction market recorded a 88 percent auction clearance rate (based on REIV data), up from 71 percent last week. At the same time last year, the clearance rate was 76 per cent. This result is …
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Selling Your Home? Make sure you remove these deal breakers
Sellng a home these days means you need to be on trend and clutter free with your interior design. Your goal should always be to have the buyer picture him or herself living in their new home - your home! Decluttering is vital, to ensure that any prospective buyer can visualise themselves living in the space. A declutter can include removing bulky appliances, any personal items and ensuring …
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No Change: Reserve Banks Keeps 0.25 Percent Lowest Level Interest Rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia has retained the official cash interest rate at its lowest level of 0.25 percent. The decision was widely expected by analysts and economists. Currently, the Australian economy is experiencing a very difficult period, with the biggest contraction since the 1930s. Since March, over 800,000 people have lost jobs, with many more on reduced hours or under …
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Melbourne Auction Results | 6th June 2020
Melbourne's auction market achieved a 56 percent clearance rate over the weekend, lower than last weekend's 65 percent. Despite this with the low volume of homes for sale, the market is considered strong. The total auctions was 143 while the confirmed results was 92. The number of properties sold was 5826 with 34 being passed in. Total sales amounted to more than $34,0,000 while the median …
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