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Clients purchased a house in Hampton Australia with the help of a buyer agent at Industry Insider

The lag effect and how it pays to be on the ground!

The lag effect is the potential ineffectiveness of fiscal policy due to the time it takes to recognise an issue, implement the appropriate approach, and affect the economy. The March 2022 qtr inflation data highlighted a 5.1% figure that shocked many and led to the Reserve Bank of Australia raising

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Beaumaris Secondary College | how public school zones add value to a suburb

Why do school zones add value to a suburb?

Whenever house hunting for our buyer advocate clients, we put a lot of things into account. Majority of buyers want to be close to cafes, parks, and public transport. Whilst families want a property in a sought after school zone close to parks, playgrounds, cafes, and the amenities. As buyer’s

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What is Feng Shui?

As buyer agents we have all heard about Feng Shui from clients, our friends, families, colleagues, or acquaintances whether it be a passing topic for conversation or a deep-thought discussion amongst peers. However, what exactly is Feng Shui? Why do some home buyers or even homeowners exercise this practice when

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A Guide to the Auction Reserve Price

What is an Auction Reserve Price? The auction reserve price is typically set 48 hours before the auction. The sales agent and auctioneer will meet with the vendor over zoom or face to face and talk about the campaign. The auction reserve price is set based on feedback from the

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The 4 things you need to know about interest rates!

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

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South Yarra Modern Contemporary Home

What is driving house prices up in 2021?

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

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32 First Street Black Rock. We bought this home before Auction on Australia Day 2021

Making a pre-auction offer on a property

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,

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Living area in Hampton East

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 home buyers” and shattering the great Australian dream for

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