Sunday Blog
What are the building inspection finds that often kill the deal?
We’ve seen literally thousands of building and pest inspection reports. Building and pest inspections are usually coordinated before an auction and they can be costly if a buyer misses out time after time. It’s important to note that contracts for non-auction properties provision for a building and pest inspection clause. However, there are three reasons…
Read MoreWhat’s a fair compromise?
Clients come to us for a variety of reasons, and surprisingly, being time poor is not the main reason. Many tell us that they have been searching for months on end, (and sometimes years), and to no avail. Unfeasible expectations can create havoc for a buyer. For a significant proportion of our first meetings with…
Read MoreHow quickly can we secure a property?
We get this question often. In competitive climates, pre-auction offers occur a lot more frequently. This can create a lot of stress for buyers who suddenly become aware of an urgent time pressure. So how quickly can we pivot, and how fast can a property be purchased…. with all of the due diligence completed? Auction…
Read MoreHas Melbourne bounced back?
The recent capital growth data suggests a very modest increase for Melbourne, but what is really happening on the ground? The CoreLogic growth data for Melbourne in February 2024 shows a mere +0.1% gain, however the market feels quite different for those who are currently active in the market. There are several reasons why this…
Read MoreVictorian land tax explained
Investors loathe it and many prospective buyers are reconsidering because of it, but what are the Victorian land tax changes? And where can we head to better understand the changes? Eight months ago, I penned this article addressing the tax changes. These changes are now rolling out, and it is important that investors understand what…
Read MoreWhat are Links and Chains? And Old System Titles?
Recently, we did one of our regular checks on two title boundaries and found something unusual for both. A part of our due diligence process, we reference the satellite imagery on one of our paid portals. Then we compare to the title plan in the contract. We are accustomed to converting feet and inches to…
Read MoreHow do interest rates impact investors?
The rental crisis is headline in our national media stories, and sadly it’s not going to get better soon. The Housing Accord Australia progress is questionable at best, hampered by a combination of higher materials costs and a skills shortage in the building sector. Despite the best of intentions, we are not on track to…
Read MoreHow is Melbourne faring?
Melbourne has faced a lot of headwinds since 2020. This city has historically fared well, but the last four years have been tough.
Read MoreTwelve things most people don’t know about buying property
There are many quirks and surprising elements to property purchasing. Here are just twelve things that most people don’t know about.
Read MoreHow is Geelong looking?
Geelong has experienced an incredible transformation over the decades. Once an industrial town, known for manufacturing and in particular, the Ford plant. The challenges Geelong faced during some tough times, (such as the Pyramid Building Society collapse and the Ford plant closure) had some suggesting that this regional city’s capital growth prospects were questionable. But…
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