2 in 5 independents ‘living in the dark ages’
2 in 5 independents ‘living in the dark ages’
Steady rise for Whitehorse house prices in December 2014 quarter
Whitehorse house prices still soaring
Look no further! Property jargon explained
The language of real estate often needs translation. We explain the hyperbolic tricks of the trade. The real estate market is in a league of its own when it comes to peddling jargon. From proclaiming the bleeding obvious (“vendor says sell”) to the downright unlikely (“your search ends here”), the world of property advertising is […]
The first apartment for The Block Glasshouse hits the market
The first apartment for The Block Glasshouse hits the market Sticking with The Block veterans Buxton in Albert Park, the 121-127 High Street property is set to go to auction on October 11th, the date all of the Glasshouse properties go under the hammer. The winner of the televised renovation competition will be the team […]
Is it a bubble? 16 key housing market questions
Is it a bubble? 16 key housing market questionsStill not enough houses … demand is running ahead of supply, fuelling the boom, says CBA. Photo: Rob Homer As house prices soar to flashing red levels driving up debt to income ratios to nosebleeding levels, there seems to be no end to Australia’s property boom. via […]
Top suburbs for families
Top suburbs for familiesReal Estate News Domain Room to move at 57 Gladesville Drive, Bentleigh East: This property has much to offer, including a decent-sized backyard that is perfect for children. The pitter-patter of little feet is often closely followed by the pounding of big feet as parents embark on their search for the perfect […]
Mordialloc real estate agent Greg Scherwinski calls for the end of ‘price baiting’
A PROMINENT real estate agent has called for a ban on auction price guides in a bid to end the practice of “price baiting”. Greg Scherwinski said he was sick of “lazy agents” advertising homes for less than a vendor’s asking price in order to lure in more interested buyers. … JPP Buyer Advocates director […]
Real estate agents target Chinese investors for Mordialloc Chelsea properties
REAL estate agents are targeting the burgeoning market of Chinese investors to sell some of the Mordialloc-Chelsea area’s multi-million dollar homes. Methods being used by local agencies include filming property promotional videos in Mandarin and hiring Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking agents and translators. … JPP Buyer Advocates director Ian James said Chinese buyers were not affecting […]
Picking the right investment property a balancing act
Picking the right investment property a balancing actReal Estate News Kim and Jason Wong at their Boronia investment property. Photo: Paul Jeffers Pinpointing rental demand is important in residential property investment, and vacancy rates – the proportion of unlet dwellings – can be a useful measure. But how much weight should a would-be investor put […]
Playing to win as the hammer falls
Playing to win as the hammer fallsHome Buying Tips Real Estate News At auction it’s not always the buyer with the biggest pockets who prevails – preparation and tactics are just as important in the battle to ensure you’re the last person standing when the gavel falls. via Domain