Open for inspections are a great opportunity for homebuyers to check the condition of the property they are looking to buy. In order to make a sound buying decision, buyers and investors should either visit the home themselves, or appoint a trusted professional (such as a buyers advocate) to do so on their behalf. When onsite, take notes to keep track of the home, what impresses you …
Our new program let’s you in on home buying secrets
Investing in real estate can be a minefield for the uninitiated. It requires thorough research, groundwork and proper due diligence. Over the last 15 years, I have been developing a step by step guide for like-minded property enthusiasts like me, to learn how to invest in real estate. This program, Home Buying Secrets, steps you through all the processes needed, to take someone from not …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Cameron & Amanda
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experience with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Cameron & Amanda purchase their first home. This is what they had to say: "We couldn't recommend Wendy enough. She helped us understand buying not only our first home, but a home in a new country. She walked us through every step and was patient with everyone one …
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Why the housing crisis is about to get worse…
This week the Victorian Government announced it's State budget and it is bad news for both property investors and renters alike. After locking people in their homes for months on end and amassing a multi-billion dollar lockdown debt in the process, the Victorian government now expects rental providers aka landlords to foot the bill for a debt hole dug solely thanks to mismanagement by this …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Rosie
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experience with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Rosie purchase her first home. This is what she had to say: "I had an excellent experience with Wendy. The service and support she provides is comprehensive and invaluable when considering something as important as purchasing a house. Wendy was both diligent and …
Victorian renters hit as state budget announced
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has today criticised the land tax increases announced in the State Budget, saying they will only worsen the current rental crisis facing Victorians. Quentin Kilian, CEO, REIV, said the decision is a backward step that fails to address the shortage of affordable rental housing that’s impacting Victorian renters. “This is a tax on families – not the …
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We Love Our Happy Clients – Candece
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experience with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Candece purchase her first home. This is what she had to say: "The best decision I made when looking at purchasing a property was having Wendy on my side. She is friendly, a great communicator, professional and made the whole experience less daunting. As a first home …
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We’ve answered your questions!
As a Buyer's and Seller's Advocate who's helped many people to buy and sell property over the years, I've been asked a lot of questions about how it all works. If you're looking to buy your first home, searching for your next one, or planning to sell your home, you might be feeling that uneasiness that comes from not knowing what you don't know. Take a moment to relax. It's not as …
We Love Our Happy Clients – Robyn
We love hearing what our happy clients have to say about their experience with Chamberlain Property Advocates. We helped Robyn purchase her home off-market. This is what she had to say: "Relocating to Melbourne and buying my first home was daunting to say the least. After looking on my own for a few months and narrowing down what I was after, I decided to get a buyers advocate to help. …
Where do you get your suburb info from?
Thousands of suburbs exist in Melbourne and those who want to learn more about them can always check online. Here are several websites you can use to research suburbs across Australia. Real Estate Australia Apart from providing information on properties for sale and rent, realestate.com.au features a neighbourhoods section where people can research on the various suburbs in the different …
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