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How To Snap Up Bargain Properties In a Declining Market
This blog post outlines important features of a declining property market. An understanding of the current market dynamics will provide property buyers with the opportunity: to access more quality properties, face less competition, to negotiate a lower buying…
Auction vs Private Sale? A Critical Question In A Cooling Market
Melbourne’s softening real estate market has put the spotlight on Melbourne’s obsession with Auctions. Unlike the rest of the world, the default position for Melbourne’s real estate agents is to sell the property by Auction. However, there…
Gatwick Hotel St Kilda Apartments – Estimated Selling Price Revealed
As we publish this blog post, the first episode of The Block has just screened. As a result, we’re going to take another look at these St Kilda apartments given that the additional information now available. We…
140 Luxury St Kilda Apartments To Hit The Market In March 2019
140 luxury apartments will be built on the site currently occupied by the Novotel St Kilda. The apartments are expected to sell from between $1 million and $15 million and will have uninterrupted views of the…
Can Recent Developments In St Kilda Increase Property Prices ?
There are 2 major developments taking place in St Kilda, Melbourne at the moment. In addition, there is a 3rd significant development due to take place in 2019. All 3 developments could have a huge effect on property…
Melbourne Property Boom End – Vendor BEWARE!
Property prices across Melbourne have weakened for an 8th consecutive month, putting an end to the 5-year property boom. So how should you respond to such news if you are planning to sell your property? Jim McDonald,…
‘The Block’ – Transforming ‘The Gatwick’ Into High-End St Kilda Apartments
[UPDATED AUGUST 6, 2018] Channel Nine confirmed that it had purchased The Gatwick hotel in March 2017. However, it wasn’t until July 2017 that it became clear that the purchase price was close to $10 million…
How to Sell your Property
There is more than one way to sell your property. The majority of sellers give this honour to a real estate agent. Using a vendors advocate is another way to sell….
Families Swoop on ‘Green’ Brighton East Properties
Brighton East is peeking out from Brighton’s shadow and property prices are attractive. It has an emblematic colour – and it’s not blue but green. Large swathes of parkland give it decidedly bucolic character and make…
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