Archive for 2016
A Late Off-Market Twist…
A recent adventure with two investor clients took us on a trail in Melbourne’s inner west. We were on the hunt for a period two bedroom property in a pretty street offering easy accessibility to rail and cafes. The biggest challenge we faced throughout our quest were the competing buyers out there; home-finders, investors, and other…
Read MoreThe Battle for the Brunswick Converted Church
Yesterday was a busy auction day for us. After a strange few weekends either side of the election, Saturday 16th July delivered some strong results in the tightly held inner ring suburbs, and we certainly felt the brunt of the energetic bidders out there. One of the few we missed included this stunning church conversion…
Read MoreCashflow-Neutral House Buying in Ballarat East
A recent assignment with a wonderful client took us to Ballarat East; once home to the goldfields of the 1800’s, and now a thriving and popular part of Ballarat city. Greater Ballarat is home to 96,000 people and is Victoria’s third largest city. Ballarat’s property market is quite different to Melbourne’s in many ways. From…
Read MoreHow young is too young to buy property?
July Newsletter
Why tax benefits should never drive your investment goals
Election outcome gives no clarity to investors
Are you seeking the right independent advice?
Why are some properties cheaper years later, after they are no longer brand new?
Yesterday proved to be interesting for a client of ours. Amy bid at auction on a beautifully converted two bedroom, two bathroom warehouse apartment with enclosed balcony in Kensington. Just 3km from CBD and conveniently located near shops, station and arterials were just some of the draw-cards for our buyer, and the secure block, car…
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