Ballarat’s fast moving market…

Regional Purchases Ballarat Cate Bakos

We have been active in Ballarat for quite a few years now. My first reconnaissance voyage was in 2010 and my first acquisition for a client was back in 2011. In this time the market has exhibited higher rental yields than Melbourne and Geelong and the capital growth could be fairly described as moderated (when compared to…

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How long should an off-market negotiation take?

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This is a common question, particularly when a private sale negotiation relates to an off-market property (where a vendor is selling without taking the property to the open market, but rather, a select buyer or handful of buyers). Every buyer likes to know that they have paid a fair price for a property (or better…

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Does bidding style make a difference?

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There are two camps when this question is posed. Some vehemently believe that it boils down to the top end budget of the buyer, while others feel that a competing buyer’s bids can be influenced by emotion, perception and nerves. I have seen both apply. There are those buyers who vaguely plan for auction and arrive with the…

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