7 Crucial Questions You Must Ask Before Hiring a Buyers Agent
A quick google search will reveal that there are a large number of buyer advocates working across each state of Australia. Although most will only be licensed to work in one state and the majority will focus on a particular capital city or region you’re still left...
4 Things To Do When You Can’t Afford the Suburb You Love
Deciding to purchase a home is an exciting step in life. One that most people look forward to and prepare for for a considerable amount of time. But joy and excitement can quickly turn to disappointment when you begin your property search and discover you can’t afford...
5 Simple Steps to Save Your Home Deposit Fast
Saving for a deposit is an exciting first step when you decide it is finally time to buy your first property. Sometimes the road is smooth sailing with your savings accumulating quickly and steadily. And sometimes you feel stuck and like you're not getting anywhere...
The real value of due diligence
When is a bargain property really a bargain? When the painstaking due diligence process supports the decision to proceed. But buyer beware - not all bargains are what they seem and if it seems too good to be true…well you know how the story goes. Check out our recent...
How are multiple offer situations handled in Victoria
As the real estate industry raises its overall standards of professionalism, most agencies have introduced more transparency to their processes of handling offers from multiple buyers. This is great news if you are buying an investment property or home in Melbourne,...
7 Auction Bidding Tactics That Could Save You Thousands
Auction bidding is designed to be a fast paced environment; emotions are high, nerves and anxiety can take over and it’s all too easy to make on the spot decisions that you may regret later. If you are overwhelmed or under-prepared to bid at auction, you run the risk...
Everything you need to know about buying property off-market
Off-market properties have been around for decades, however it is only in recent years that the term “off-market” has become increasingly and more widely known by the general home buying public. In this article we will go behind the scenes of the off market property...
Melbourne Property Market Update June 2022
If you missed our recent Melbourne Property Market Update for June 2022, we have created a synopsis of the most vital points you need to know about the property market in Melbourne right now. If you are making a property move over the next 3 months this information...
What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a bank?
The first step for your property search is to secure your financing. We are often asked whether a bank or mortgage broker is your better option. We’ll demystify the options with an assessment of the pros and cons of banks and mortgage brokers. Both have advantages and...