by Wendy Chamberlain | Jun 28, 2024 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
Many believe that interest rates and house prices have made buying a first home unachievable in most Australian cities – without help from the Bank of Mum and Dad at least. But if you know where to look and what to buy – and you’re prepared to...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Jun 21, 2024 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
With talk of a recession looming, it isn’t surprising that the early warning signs of financial stress are being seen in surging mortgage hardship claims and quick home resales, as reported recently by the ABC. Data from CoreLogic shows a recent increase in...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Jun 14, 2024 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
The amended Vacant Residential Land Tax comes into effect on the 1st January 2025. If your property has been vacant during 2024 for more than six months, you could be hit with a VRLT in 2025. Currently, the VRLT applies to vacant homes in Melbourne’s inner and...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Jun 7, 2024 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
Everyone says spring is the best time of year to sell property. But is it? In fact, every season brings pros and cons to selling a home. Spring sees flourishing weeds and windy days, but no temperature extremes. Summer days can be scorching, but homes with pools...
by Wendy Chamberlain | May 31, 2024 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
The recent release of the Allan Government’s first budget sees a missed opportunity to attract investors back into Victoria’s struggling property sector. With housing supply and affordability issues at a crisis point and a disincentivising property tax...
