We love it when we help our clients sell their property. Our client, Carly recently sold her property with the help of Chamberlain Property Advocates. Selling a property can be difficult, and getting all of your ducks in a row can be time consuming. This is where Chamberlain Property Advocates can help. Our experience, knowledge, relationships and contacts within the industry can help you …
Now’s the time to sell!
Often, the rule of home buying is sell first, then buy. It appears this has never been truer. With the property market going from strength to strength and the demand for houses, especially in Melbourne, being at an all time high, it seems right now is the time to sell. Particularly if you are considering downsizing, there's a good chance you'll be left with cash to splurge. …
Whether renovating for resale or a mini facelift, small fix ups count!
Whether your home needs a facelift or you are considering a refresh to sell it, there are little upgrades you can make that don’t cost a lot. Don’t underestimate the power of small fix ups like a fresh coat of paint, upgraded door handles, tapware, lighting fixtures or new cabinet handles. If your kitchen or bathroom surfaces are laminate, replacing them with a good quality …
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Suburban rail loop and North East road link projects. How it may affect you?
There are currently some major infrastructure projects in the pipeline for Victoria. Exciting times! The Suburban Rail Loop will incorporate 90 kilometres of railway line and a number of new train stations. It will mean significant changes in relation to commuting times and accessibility to Greater Melbourne and to Melbourne Airport (finally!). Read about this project here. The other …
Is your property not selling as soon as you expected?
With the current level of demand for real estate in major cities across Australia, it might seem like any structure with four walls and a door will sell the moment you put a "For Sale" sign out the front. However, there are always properties that struggle to find a suitable buyer within the seller's expected timeframe. Identifying why your home isn't selling involves a few enquiries, but when …
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Considering selling your home privately? What are the pros and cons?
While many properties are sold at auction, a large number are also sold by private sale. Choosing to sell your home privately has its advantages and disadvantages. We'll take a look at some of the pros and cons below. I wrote this article, which was published on Realestate.com.au in 2019, to explain the pros and cons of private sales. The points I raised in that article still hold true today. …
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Melbourne Auction Results | 4th July 2020
The Melbourne auction market recorded a 72 percent auction clearance rate (based on REIV data), up from 66 percent last week. This result is based on 300 auctions reported across Melbourne. 157 homes were sold at auction, 58 before auction with 85 homes passed in (31 on a vendor bid). 22 homes were withdrawn from sale. The sales figures come as 10 hotspot suburbs across Melbourne were put …
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We are open and here to support you
We are open and here to support you. As we all navigate this uncertain time, please rest assured that we are here to help with your property needs, whatever they may be. We remain your independent voice, to always support the best interests of you, our clients. Whether buying your first home, moving to your next or selling, we are here to make it easy for you. Just reach out …
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RBA Cuts Official Interest Rate to 0.50%
The Reserve Bank of Australia today decided to further reduce the current official cash interest rate by another 0.25 basis points. This makes the new 0.50 percent rate the new historic low after the last cut in October 2019. The rate has been kept on hold since its last point cut in October. The decision was also in support of the global coronavirus outbreak which has affected many economies …
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RBA Keeps Current Official Interest Rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia today left the current official cash interest rate unchanged at its historic low level of 0.75 percent. The rate has been kept on hold since its last point cut in October. The decision was also expected by analysts or traders although they are anticipating another cut soon by March or April. In his monetary policy statement earlier, RBA Governor Philip Lowe noted …
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