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Preparing to sell or buy a property? Here's everything you need to know about buying the right property and the best way to sell your home - including what renovations add vlaue and how to choose the right agent.
10 market signals you should keep an eye on
If real estate is on your mind, then every day we’re getting messages and storing information around the current state of the market. Between all the different economic commentary, media coverage...
Leading the pack: the regional markets recording the...
If you’re anything like us, you’d be watching the real estate market like a hawk. While 2020 has been full of surprises, one of the most unexpected market trends we’ve seen throughout...
Melbourne and VIC property market update - August 2020
If you’re in Victoria, you’re probably wondering how the real estate market performed in August. The answer is, not great, but with Melbourne being subjected to Stage 4 lockdowns for much of...
In these areas, homes are in high demand
In some local markets, we’re seeing more market activity than we bargained for. While widespread indices like CoreLogic’s monthly home value index have shown house price falls at a national...
Getting over the fear of selling your home
Selling your home is a huge decision, both financially and emotionally. So, if you’re feeling uneasy and stressed about the prospect of doing so, you’re not alone. According to research...
By Sue Ostler
Thinking of putting your home on the market this spring?...
Whether we’re under lockdown or not, many of us are staying much closer to home than usual. Gone are the overseas holidays, and weekend trips to local shopping centres. This means for many homeowners,...
Real estate and COVID-19 in Victoria: FAQs
If you’re watching the market as a potential buyer or seller, or someone currently in the process, here’s what to expect from the introduction of new restrictions in Victoria. Can I still...
By Emily Ng
COVID-19 Melbourne stage four restrictions: what this...
From 6pm on the 2nd of August, Victoria has entered a state of disaster, with Melbourne metropolitan areas moving to stage four lockdowns, and regional Victoria moving to stage 3. The new measures also...
Market activity update during Covid-19
Since Covid-19 started impacting the market in March of this year, opinions around what is going to happen have been varied, with some economists projecting price increases, and some projecting price falls. With...
Real estate markets still performing, despite Covid-19
Far from the doom and gloom portrayed by the media, agents say that their local markets are still moving, despite Covid-19 and despite new imposed lockdown measures in Melbourne. After the country was...
How to find out what your home is really worth
Before putting your home on the market there are a wealth of things to consider. Typically your first question would be - what is the value of my house? Before you go down that rabbit hole though, it’s...
By Sue Ostler
Top 5 growing hotspots to get more bang for your buck
More and more Australians are working from home during the pandemic, which could pave the way for people to move out of cities, and take their jobs with them. Leaving cities for the regions isn’t...
Melbourne agents staying positive and resilient in...
From midnight tonight, public auctions and open inspections will be banned for the next six weeks in all Melbourne metropolitan LGAs and some regional areas of Victoria in a move by the state government...
How does a professional valuer assess what your property...
Figuring out what your property is worth can be confusing. When the market is on an upward swing, or when conditions change quickly (we’re looking at you, Covid), getting an accurate dollar figure...
"We got five offers in one day:" how these owners sold...
Making the decision to sell a house is difficult at the best of times, so if you were a little cautious about putting your property on the market in the middle of a pandemic, we get it. With all the doomsday...
Is it better to sell via auction or private treaty...
Selling via auction in Australia has become a common practice, especially in the country’s two largest markets of Sydney and Melbourne. It’s almost customary to hear stories of friends, family...
Five homes under 500k that are perfect for a sea or...
Living in the world of Covid-19 has taught us many things; how to bake an elaborate cake, how in-demand toilet paper is, and if we’re lucky enough, the interesting experience of being able to work...
How do you actually know when it's a good time to sell?
Get our simple guide to understanding market trends and data. This guide will help you get beyond the jargon so you can navigate the real estate market with confidence.
NSW government lifts bans on on-site auctions and open...
From next weekend, New South Wales real estate agents will be able to move back to conducting traditional open-for-inspections and on-site auctions after they were banned six weeks ago to slow the spread...
Changing restrictions in real estate, retail & personal...
The country’s coronavirus cases have now fallen below 1,000 for the first time in over five weeks. As of Thursday morning, there were 986 reported infections nationwide, with 5,670 of 6,744...