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Melbourne Property Market Update – August 9, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 9 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

With this week's RBA decision to cut rates down to a record low of of 2.5 per cent, home buyer confidence is set to grow even further, meaning good news for the property market. However, as the federal election approaches, Catherine Cashmore cautions readers to avoid rushing into buying ...

East West Link – How Much Will Residents Be Compensated?

By Peter Sarmas on 8 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Concerned residents of Melbourne’s inner north who are likely to be affected by the proposed East-West Link tollway are looking to find out what exactly they are entitled to. Earlier this month, more than 350 property owners from Collingwood and surrounding areas were informed that their properties are likely to be affected ...

Do Women Have More Say In the Home Buying Process?

By Peter Sarmas on 7 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

“Man of the house” may be a thing of the past – recent data suggests that women are more likely than their male counterparts to be in charge of making major decisions in the home buying process. The Ideas Exchanges Real Estate Program has released a survey stating that women have "the greatest say in the choice of property'' ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – August 3, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 3 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

This week we received a raft of good news about the future of the property market. Research revealed that capital city dwelling values climbed during July, while consumer confidence is at its highest level since the beginning of the GFC. Also encouraging is the fact that mortgage enquiries have risen to their highest level of growth ...

Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins’ $10 Million Property Empire

By Peter Sarmas on 2 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Almost a decade after she won the Miss Universe crown, Jennifer Hawkins has well and truly proven she is more than just a pretty face. From cheerleader, to model, to TV host, to Myer ambassador, Hawkins has utilized her success in the spotlight to create an impressive business and property empire now worth $10 million ...

Should I Renovate to Sell An Investment?

By Peter Sarmas on 1 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

If you are thinking of selling an investment property, you’ve no doubt wondered whether you should renovate first. If it’s your first time, be warned. Renovating a house or a unit is not a simple task, and not necessarily a guarantee to bring in a higher price. There are some important things to consider ...

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