by Wendy Chamberlain | Aug 11, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
DOWNSIZING certainly has a few advantages, such as more time to enjoy life and less time spent on maintenance and housework. You might save money on energy and water bills, and find it easier to lock up and leave when you’re ready to travel. But what about...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Aug 4, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
Underquoting. All buyers hate it, so why does it happen? Underquoting has been around a long time. Real estate agents are legally required to provide a price guide for all properties listed for sale. They calculate the price guide based on past sales of similar...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Jul 28, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
The NAB Residential Property Index rose sharply in Q2 2023, with NAB economists predicting property price rises of 4.7% this year and 5% to the end of 2024. Based on an expectation that the RBA will lift rates to 4.6% by September and then leave rates on hold until...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Jul 21, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
June was a hot quarter for many Melbourne suburbs, according to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s high performer’s list. While there was plenty of news around the significant surge in unit prices, there was also good growth shown in median house...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Jul 14, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
Rising energy costs means energy efficient home designs remains a hot topic with home buyers. If you’re building a new home you can focus on an energy efficient design from the get-go. And with changes to the National Construction Code pending, we can...
