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We will see an extra 7200 homes built in the outer south-east thanks to a major rail line extension and upgrade. It appears that the building of new train stations in Pakenham and Pakenham East is set to commence this year with this busy rail line to be extended 2km via an elevated sky rail and crossover. The plan is worth hundreds of millions of dollars and has already sparked a housing lot …
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Amongst many other changes to our lives, the last two years have seen a re-evaluation of how much space and the type of accommodation we need. Considering the number of weeks in lockdown we have spent in our homes, particularly in Melbourne, a home office or study has become of key importance for buyers. For renovators and house flippers this should be a renovation priority right …
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On the 8th of October the Victorian government announced it is launching the Victorian Homebuyer Fund (VHF) - a $500 million “shared equity” scheme to try and help about 3000 people make their dream of becoming a home owner a reality. The VHF will be available to Australian over the age of 18 years who don‘t currently have an interest in a property and who meet the income …
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Often, the rule of home buying is sell first, then buy. It appears this has never been truer. With the property market going from strength to strength and the demand for houses, especially in Melbourne, being at an all time high, it seems right now is the time to sell. Particularly if you are considering downsizing, there's a good chance you'll be left with cash to splurge. …
Whether your home needs a facelift or you are considering a refresh to sell it, there are little upgrades you can make that don’t cost a lot. Don’t underestimate the power of small fix ups like a fresh coat of paint, upgraded door handles, tapware, lighting fixtures or new cabinet handles. If your kitchen or bathroom surfaces are laminate, replacing them with a good quality …
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Despite the continued disruption of COVID-19 on the property market, house prices are set to increase by more than 20% over the next 12 months. This is the tip from the ANZ as reported by Kate Burke in a recent Domain article. This trend is expected to be encompass most States notwithstanding the lengthy periods of lockdown, particularly experienced both in Melbourne and Sydney. …
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With our 6th statewide lockdown having been extended with no firm end date in sight, the need to inspect a home to rent or buy for many people has reached a critical juncture. Many Victorians are at breaking point. I have created a petition to try and get in-person vacant home inspections happening again ASAP. Please click on the link below for further information and to …
We're always busy here at Chamberlain Property Advocates and lockdown periods are no exception. There's always work to do, even when restrictions prevent us from attending auctions and property inspections. The lengthy periods of lockdown we've experienced since mid-July have had a heavy impact on the real estate sector. We thought we'd share some insights into the challenges some buyers and …
Since the onset of lockdowns across Victoria almost 18 months ago, there's been a surge in demand for secondary living space, particularly within Melbourne's housing market. Christina Karras from Herald Sun has highlighted "a massive 450 per cent spike in shed sales across Australia in the past 12 months, and a 50 per cent increase in Melbourne during the latest snap lockdown alone". On top of …
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Median house prices in Australia have been increasing over the past two decades. Topping the list are Melbourne and Sydney. Nationally, the median selling prices of residential properties have risen at an annual rate of 7.2 percent. This means that property prices have doubled over 10 years. Council Areas with Highest House Price Hikes Over the 20 years through to December 2016, the top …
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