Don’t risk a guess. In 2021 experience counts. Property Managers across Melbourne were relieved and also in shock as December rolled around and did its usual thing, COVID had shaken the rental market in the inner city with high vacancies. Melbourne rental demand was compounded by a second wave [...]
We can break the lifestyle purchase into two types of property. The holiday home on a structured suburban block at the beach or in the country. The rural retreat/hobby farm, usually 5-100 acres. Before buying, it is always good to ask yourself why? How often will I go? How [...]
Traditionally, the holiday real estate market on Melbourne’s Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas have been a good indicator as to how the mainstream market will perform. From what I have seen so far, the prime holiday spots of Portsea, Sorrento, Blairgowrie and Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula have been [...]
In retrospect, as the 2020 year drew to a close, November and December were two of the busiest months I have ever experienced! In conversations had with others involved in selling real estate, they too have had record months. Last year, activity was strong right up to Christmas day [...]
Last Saturday at 10am at the Block in New Street Brighton I arrived on site to prepare for another auction. After months of construction, airing of the programme, scouring Melbourne for buyers for Houses 1 – 5 , countless private inspections and at least 100 hours of time, talking [...]
As the end of the year swiftly approaches, so does the fast paced festive season. This year feels vastly different to the past, with every day in November, so far, feeling like the 'day before Christmas'! Open inspections are not up & running in Victoria, and as such each [...]
How quickly the 2020 year is coming to an end. Last month I reported that there was a buzz around Melbourne as businesses started to reopen. Confidence is returning after a very severe 100 day plus lockdown. There is activity in the streets, cafes and restaurants are full and [...]
We are now nearing the end of October and at last Victoria has come out of Stage 4 COVID lockdown. There is a buzz in Melbourne town following our Premier’s announcement of last Monday as business starts to reopen. With Victoria representing almost 25% of the national GDP, this [...]
The Lessons Learned! Australians have a love affair with property. It’s got to be the most popular topic talked about at a dinner party or with mates over a beer at a BBQ. Remember those days!. Unfortunately, most of us think that we are property experts because we live [...]
I won't dwell on lockdowns in Victoria as I'm sure you're tired of hearing about it, especially if you live here! If you have any kind of investment in Victoria, whether you live here, have loved ones here or an investment property here you would be aware of the crisis [...]
