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Saving for your first home takes commitment and financial discipline, but it doesn’t mean that you will miss out on living your life to its fullest. Creating a perfect budget to stick to, will ensure you can focus on increasing your savings funds. We have explored some budgeting options for you to implement in your first home buying journey. Knowing what your concrete end goal is, and aiming …
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The last quarter has seen property prices fall in about four out of ten suburbs in Victoria, which has in turn reduced the amount of competition for homes and buyers are getting more bang for their buck.However, a recent Sydney Morning Herald article states that buyers are still having to compromise when searching for and buying their first or next home, which is due to the pullback in the number …
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At its monthly meeting today, the RBA once again has decided to raise Australia's cash rate by 50 basis points, taking it up to 1.85%, with predictions of more hikes to come over the coming months. As stated in Domain's article today, in a statement by RBA governor Philip Lowe, recent increases in interest rates were required to bring inflation back to target, while also flagging further rate …
Renovations can drastically change the value of your home, but knowing what upgrades are worth the investment, versus what upgrades won't add value is vital when it comes time to sell your property. When renovating, always keep in mind what is going to appeal to a future buyer when the time comes to eventually sell. Recently, Wendy spoke with nine.com.au about what home improvements don't add …
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At Chamberlain Property Advocates, we are not just here to solely help you sell your home when your house goes live. We are there to help you from the beginning. Our services range from advice, to staging assistance, to helping you coordinate any maintenance checklists before you list your home on the market. One of our recent clients was selling their home, but to get the best possible …
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The First Home Guarantee (FHBG) is part of the Home Guarantee Scheme, an Australian Government initiative to support eligible first home buyers purchase a home sooner. It is administered by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) on behalf of the Australian Government. Under the FHBG, part of an eligible first home buyer’s home loan from a Participating Lender is …
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It's no secret that moving can be an expensive and stressful process and many might be hesitant in the extra cost of engaging a Buyers Advocate. Let me ask you, are you feeling overwhelmed at the thought of moving and the process involved in buying a home? Are you a first-home buyer that has no idea where to start? Do you know how to find out if you're paying too much for a property? Do you …
Today the RBA raised the interest rate to 1.35%, a further 50 basis points from their rise in June 2022, marking its third monthly rate rise in a row. As stated in Domain's article today, in a statement following today’s decision, Mr Lowe said inflation was expected to peak later this year before settling into the Bank’s target 2 to 3 per cent range next year as global supply issues ease and …
A Buyers Advocate, also called a Buyers Agent, is a licensed professional that acts solely on behalf of the buyer. A buyers advocate specialises in searching for a suitable property, depending on the needs of the buyer, evaluating each property, then negotiating the best possible price on behalf of the buyer. A buyers advocate does not sell real estate. The key difference between a …
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After watching the Melbourne real estate prices and demand sky rocket, it is no wonder we are seeing home buyers feeling burnt out and disappointed. They are doing all the right things, and are still missing out. A client of ours recently asked, "how can we get into the market?". The good news is that the housing marketing is cooling down, and we are finding it a lot easier for our clients to …
