Archive for 2017

2017 has been a mixed year for the Victorian housing market. With 100% Stamp Duty Concessions on offer for eligible Victorian property first home buyers up to $600K and subsidised Stamp Duty up to $750K purchases, the market has seen a dramatic resurgence of first home buyers since the concessions took effect on 1 July…

Property searches can span weeks. Sometimes they can span months. When preparation is not in place or expectations are unreasonable, the search can span years.  But sometimes… when plans are solid, planets align and the property presents itself, the search can take a matter of days. These can be the experiences that are quite stressful…

One common mistake buyers often make is assuming that there are set rules that can’t be broken when negotiating for a property. From negotiating a passed-in auction with a finance clause to facilitating a sale that allows them to collect the keys and move in before settlement, there are many twists and turns that can…