by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 24, 2026 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
Sunshine and blue skies make every property look better at an open home inspection, but sunny days can be in short supply during autumn and winter in Melbourne. So what are the things that motivate buyers when the days become shorter and cooler? Tidy and cheerful...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 17, 2026 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
Home staging, also known as property styling, is a proven marketing strategy that can make a world of difference when selling your home, often helping to secure a buyer and a premium price. If you’re about to put your property on the market, chances are you have...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 10, 2026 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
For any kind of campaign to be successful, it requires strategic planning. That means defining goals and targets, considering all potential paths and possible outcomes, and laying out a step by step plan to achieve the desired outcome. So when you’re buying a...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Apr 3, 2026 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
Auction clearance rates fell nationwide last week, including in Melbourne where they dropped to just 59 per cent. Experts suggest economic factors such as the cost of living, skyrocketing petrol prices, and increasing interest rates are influencing buyer confidence,...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 27, 2026 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
After scrambling over that first high hurdle of saving a deposit, today’s first home buyers then have to face the challenge of hefty mortgage repayments. In the face of such difficulties the question is often asked, “should we buy now or continue to rent...
