Posts Tagged ‘Regional Markets’

Many of us love a nice old pub… but what about when it comes to buying one? This week’s exciting finalisation of a converted pub purchase in Ballarat bought many emotions and considerations to the table and it made me consider all of the reasons why pubs raise so many questions yet are such rewarding capital…

Ballarat is experiencing some unusual demand at present. Capital growth has been stronger than typical growth for the region and while heady double digit growth is not sustainable long term, there are some key reasons why the region is performing so well right now. Firstly – affordability. Melburnian buyers (and even some interstate capital city buyers) are…

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…

Properties consistently selling 15-20% over reserve, heated auctions, high clearance rates…. and a bit of buyer heartache. This isn’t what some would have assumed about Geelong if they’d been profiled when sentiment was down after the Ford Plant closure, but things are looking up for the City by the Bay… the Land of the Cats……