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  • Its a Buyer's Market now. Why Wait?

    Yet another attempt by a mainstream media to manipulate the property market. But the message is clear, it is a buyer's market. There are significant bargains to be had. What has fallen sharply, will rise sharply. Some would prefer to time the market, but is it worth the risk? With Labor set to win the elections, and with them planning to implement the dreaded CGT and negative gearing changes in Jan 2020, property market timers could be in for a rude shock. It's May 2019 now. Did you know it takes a buyer an average of 6-12 months to buy a property the DIY way? That gives you barely enough time to beat the CGT changes. Is this the ultimate goal of this news segment? Savvy investors know one thing: It is buyers market while buyers are holding and waiting.. Property prices rise and fall. This is by far, one of the biggest fall in Australian property history. There are bargains everywhere. Savvy investors snap up bargains, as they know prices will rise to what they were, if not higher. It's not worth waiting for another anticipated 5% fall. Why? Let's put the facts together: Based on current median price of ($809,000), if property were to fall another 5%, it equates to just $40,500 savings. But would you risk saving $40,500 and be hit with the CGT changes which could cost you hundred of thousands when you sell the property? Savvy investors wouldn't. I wouldn't. Would you? https://www.9news.com.au/national/a-current-affair-property-market-prices-values-drop-experts-say-when-buy-sell-outlook-latest-news-australia/0b1f8fec-cf5e-4895-b801-3cd9108d5e01

  • Anyone after a Tree Change? 

    When we talk about property prices in major Australian capital cities, falling prices is all we hear. Did you know? Prices in some regional areas have hardly fallen. We've seen many appreciated in the last 2 years, when prices are falling in metro area. Rental yields in regional areas are usually quite stable. Many tenants tend to stay longer, which means less vacant property, less relisting and new tenants to deal with. Tree change, however, is not for everyone. If you're planning a tree change, read on. https://www.domain.com.au/advice/six-things-to-consider-when-planning-a-tree-change-817689/

  • Is the Property Market Bottoming?

    With property prices in Sydney and Melbourne having fallen 10-15% from their peak, buyers are starting to see value and are coming back into the market. Talking to some buyers, quite a few are also rushing to beat the changes to Capital Gains Tax, with Labor looking set to win the Federal Elections. https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/adelaide-and-sydney-suburbs-surge-up-the-most-indemand-list-as-buyers-sniff-a-bargain/news-story/57a161d0389a5ac6be5459264da59245

  • Capital Gains Tax Changes to be Brought Forward

    With Labor set to win elections, plans are already being made to bring forward the proposed changes to Capital Gains Tax. Will this cause a buying spree with investor trying to beat the deadline? https://www.domain.com.au/news/labor-to-make-negative-gearing-and-capital-gains-tax-changes-from-january-1-2020-814067/

  • Melbourne Housing Market March 2019 Update

    Latest update from indicates that the rate of decline in the Melbourne Housing Market has slowed. Is this a first indicator that the decline is bottoming? It might be too early to tell. With this decline, Melbourne prices has dialed back to 2016 levels. Should you keep waiting? Given that we are starting to get more interests from investors, I wouldn't want to wait too long.

  • Housing Prices Fall Faster than During GFC

    With house prices falling faster than during GFC, would you buy now? Or wait-and-see? https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/house-prices-fall-faster-than-during-global-financial-crisis/news-story/1717ddae11fca3b4063f166c491d7f87

  • Introducing Our Introducer

    Know someone who can use some help to search for his/her Melbourne property? Get in touch! You'll be rewarded with a AUD$500 Introducer Fee, when he/she signs up. It's easy! Here is how it works. Get in touch with us. Register for a referral code. Make sure the person you refer provides this code when he/she contacts us. Once he/she signs up and the full buyer agent service agreement is signed successfully, your AUD$500 (or equivalent) will be on its way to you, in the form of VISA gift card. Other services, such as negotiation, auction bidding only services attract a reward of AUD$100 (or equivalent). It's that easy! Help a friend and get rewarded! Register now!

  • Labor and Coalition policies on negative gearing and capital gains tax

    https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/housing-explainer-labor-and-coalition-policies-on-negative-gearing-and-capital-gains-tax/news-story/206dd8af09ae4a29cb475adb76c00fbc

  • Surprise at Melbourne Property Auction Market

    If you need proof that savvy investors are still buying, here's one: "A dated house smashed its reserve by $241,000 to nail Yarraville’s “first litmus test” of 2019, but a Flemington weatherboard sold for a loss in a mixed auction weekend reflected in the clearance rate. " Smart investors know property prices at desired locations will rise eventually, and they are making full use of the current 'soft market' conditions to grab a bargain. Do they wait for the market to bottom out? Ideally, they do, but predicting the bottom of the property market is as accurate as guessing the Powerball winning combination. If it is easily predictable, many would have done so, and you will be competing with them for a purchase, and this will drive prices up anyway. Is this a good time to buy? If you have the serviceability why wait? But you have to know where to buy. Have a chat with us. We have helped savvy investors grab some good deals. We might be able to help you. read on.. https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/melbourne-vic/agents-report-different-vibe-to-2019-melbourne-auction-market/news-story/d2e7f0b8921af421e860d47982e30b1f?fbclid=IwAR2AOwE6u6xDe6uvOO8WU5LIsEzqMutXlRU7-HC7kuoE0UShUawKTDz7aO0

  • Where can you find a $70k property with 10% yield in Victoria?

    What if... There is a A$70,000 property in Victoria with a rental yield of over 10%? Yes, you've read correctly, and there is no typographical errors. A A$70,000 property with a rental yield of over 12%. It exist, but it may not be for everyone. Search for it. Or you can engage us. With our promotional fixed fees, the yield would pay for the services within a year.

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