Rentvesting is renting where you want to live while buying an investment property elsewhere. It remains a strategy many Melbourne buyers are considering. But does it still stack up with today’s rising rents, shifting tax rules, and fluctuating property values? Key Takeaways Rentvesting lets buyers live in desirable suburbs while
Buying property in Melbourne’s most prestigious suburbs Toorak, South Yarra, and Brighton requires more than meets the eye. You need the right strategy, timing, and team behind you to stand out in highly competitive markets where off-market listings, overpriced homes and emotional bidding can be factors. Key Takeaways Toorak, Armadale,
With the market heating up, many people are looking to engage a professional buyer, to help cut through all the real estate jargon. In this short post, we share a few benefits of engaging with a professional buyer’s agent also known as a buyers agent. These are the top benefits
When our buyer agents first meet with our clients to assist them through the buying process. One of the most common questions we receive is. What are the schools like in the area? So, in order to help, we decided to compile a list of Bayside’s Top Schools all in
Whether you’re looking to buy your first home or your tenth home, interest rates will play a big part in your decision-making process. Back in the 1990s, borrowers were paying as much as 17 per cent interest. Fast-forward to 2000, and the average interest rate was a little over 8
The Melbourne residential property market is currently witnessing an absolute perfect storm in favour of the seller. House prices are rising, and the following factors are directly influencing market sentiment and growth. Higher Demand Record Low SupplyRecord Low-Interest Rates (2%)Stamp Duty IncentivesFirst Home Buyer IncentivesNew Construction IncentivesHigher than average savings
Often when we are bidding on behalf of our clients, we will call the Auctioneer by his or her name. Why? It adds credibility, builds trust and may throw other buyers off their game. Just knowing the listing agent and being familiar with potential rival bidders is not enough if
Buyers considering making a pre-auction offer must first understand the agent’s rules of engagement. The rules of engagement are set by the selling agent and auctioneer who is representing the owner of the home. Also known as the (vendor) Too often, buyers mistakenly assume that by making a pre-auction offer,
We share our top tips on what to ask when interviewing your property buyer’s agent! 1 – Google them; if they have an excellent reputation, you will find out pretty quickly with a simple Google Search. Interview them before you even pick up the phone or enquire online. 2- Ask about
How do you buy a property for $115,000 less than it sells for only two weeks earlier? Well, it all starts with experience. That’s right ten years of negotiating residential real estate allows you to learn a few tricks of the trade. Our clients were first home buyers, and the
A Guide for First Home Buyers Everything to know for First Home Buyers 1 – Don’t Listen to friends or family that have not bought property before. You need to seek advice from people who have actual on the ground experience in the area you want to buy. Independent & local
How to buy property in Australia when you live interstate or overseas. The solution is the technology at our fingertips, combined with a sprinkle of professional service expertise from an Independent Buyers Agent. (AKA Andrew Date) That’s me by the way! Chest beating aside, as much as I played a
A Volatile Melbourne Property Market requires a cool head! As we look back on the period between 2014 – 2017, we witnessed property investors flock to the market. We watched property prices in Sydney & Melbourne reach double-digit annual growth. The headlines were all about how “Investors were outbidding first
Melbourne’s undervalued suburbs It’s easy to get stuck competing for houses in the most in-demand areas of Melbourne. If you’ve been on the hunt for a home but are constantly disappointed at auctions, it’s definitely time to broaden your horizons. Some of Melbourne’s lesser-known suburbs provide just as much value
I’ve worked in property for a number of years and have helped countless people on the path to securing their property goals. Along the way, I’ve been able to identify key buyer categories and gain an in-depth understanding of their unique needs. No two buyers are alike, yet there are
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