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If you're looking to buy a home in Melbourne, you may be eligible to receive a contribution of up to 25% of the purchase price of your home. The State Revenue Office is administering a Homebuyer Fund on behalf of the Department of Treasury and Finance. Eligible homebuyers can now receive a contribution of up to 25% towards the purchase price of their property, reducing their minimum required …
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When purchasing a home, buyers tend to have a list of criteria that they are looking for. For each home buyer, it differs. Whilst some look for flat homes and a big backyard, others might opt for an apartment in the city center. A recent article from Realestate.com.au, shows that the pandemic has changed a lot of home buyers priorities, and things that were once considered a luxury, are now …
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Today's monthly interest rate meeting saw the Reserve Bank of Australia raise the current cash rate to 0.85%, returning to its highest level of since September 2019. This shock move also marks the first back-to-back rate rise in 12 years. In a statement, RBA's Governor Philip Lowe said "today's increase in the interest rates by the Board is a further step in the withdrawal of the extraordinary …
Buying a house isn’t a straightforward process. There are a number of factors and things to consider before making an offer, but one thing most buyers don’t consider is the style of bidding or offer that needs to be presented. In Victoria, there are several styles of bidding or offers – auction, private sale, expression of interest and sale by set date. Each of these styles, come with a …
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The key difference between a buyer's advocate and a real estate agent is who they represent. A real estate agent is acting on behalf of the seller, also known as the vendor. A buyer's advocate is acting purely on behalf of the buyer, working exclusively for them to achieve the very best outcome for their client. Here are 6 ways a buyer's advocate can work with you to find the right …
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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 its Contracts and Disclosure Statements webpage, sellers must provide prospective buyers …
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There are many things to consider when selling your home. The best possible price is one such thing! Staging your home, also known as property styling, can help achieve this. Staging your home involves making a good first impression. It can transform your home and highlight its best features to the potential buyer. Staging tasks can involve things like modern styling, de-cluttering, …
Priced out of your dream suburb? Try looking into properties near neighbouring train stations. Buying a home just one or two train stops further down the train line, could save you a lot of money. To illustrate, an extra two minutes on the Upfield line between Royal Park and Brunswick's Jewell station could save you upwards of $400,000. Searching for your new home one stop further along a …
There are many things to consider when selling your home. The best possible price is one such thing! Staging your home, also known as property styling, can help achieve this. Staging your home involves making a good first impression. Staging can transform your home and can highlight its best features to the potential buyer. Staging tasks can involve things like de-cluttering, …
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I’d like to share a story with you to highlight a few cautionary details about underquoting and dealing with Real Estate Agents. Our clients were interested in two properties – a Zoom viewing of an off market home on the Friday and another, which was being auctioned on the Saturday. We ended up purchasing the off market property for our clients at a very fair and reasonable …
