The City of Stonnington last night approved two major developments. On the ex-Ojay site at 671 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Daniel Grollo’s Build to Rent platform Home is planning a 22-storey mixed-use tower – a small portion of which (352 square metres) is for education and community space to be
Workers in the medical, legal and education fields are among a growing list of professionals who can save thousands of dollars when applying for a mortgage with a deposit of less than 20 per cent. A variety of different lenders offer waivers to certain professions on lenders’ mortgage insurance (LMI),
CoreLogic reported a further fall in housing values through the first month of spring, with the national Home Value Index (HVI) recording a -1.4% decline in September. Although values continue to trend lower, the rate of decline eased from a -1.6% fall in August. The loss of momentum in the
Understanding Underquoting | New Taskforce to Ensure Fair Property Market The Victorian Government has established a dedicated taskforce focused on unfair practices in the property market, including underquoting and ensuring all Victorians have fair and easier access to purchasing a property. At a time when households are struggling with cost-of-living
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent. It also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 50 basis points to 1.75 per cent. The Board places a high priority on the return of inflation
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
Whenever house hunting for our buyer advocate clients, we take a lot of things into account. The 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 amenities. As buyer’s advocates
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
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
Melbourne’s road and rail projects are set to transform how we travel. A global city needs world-class road and rail projects to keep up with population growth. This infrastructure helps increase productivity and helps keep Melbourne in the running for one of the world’s most livable cities. In this article,
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
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,
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
How To Beat A Lack Of Supply And Purchase Property In 2019 Melbourne’s house and apartment prices have transitioned from bottoming out, to now trending in the other direction. Since the late 2017 market peak, the property market has had a tough time, but prices are now rising again. While
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