When buying property you may have come across the term ‘days on the market’. Do you really know what it means and if it’s relevant to you? In this market insight we discuss this further and provide an example to help. What are days on the market? The term days on the market refers to the number of days between the day a property is listed on the market and the day it is actually sold. If a property...
Here are some famous property investment quotes from some of the most successful people in the world. "Tough times don’t last. Tough people do" Gregory Peck - American actor. "The best investment on earth is earth." Louis J. Glickman - New York-based real estate investor and philanthropist. "As people seek to improve their living environment, there will be continuous demand for residential...
The risk of underinsuring your property. Unfortunately its well known that many Victorians don't have enough insurance cover. When it comes to property ownership, many continue to leave themselves at risk. Some underinsure because they can't afford it, other choose to save on the cost while some also feel a distrust toward insurance companies. The risk of underinsuring can leave you in a bad...
If you own a property that features an owner’s corporation, you’ll soon learn that it holds an annual general meeting (AGM). An owners corporation will discuss many matters from maintaining surplus cash to covering costs such as building insurance premiums, garden, and waste management to name a few. They are required when a property features common property areas such as driveways or a car...
Apartment supply shortage. There is a significant fall in the number of new apartments within the process of pre-sales or under construction stages. The apartment supply shortage is very evident and will continue further in 2021-2022. At present the demand is highly outweighing the apartment supply. The demand has been fuelled by the fact interest rates are at historic lows and there are a variety of...
A proxy in an owners corporation. When owning an apartment or townhouse, you may have experienced what an owners corporation does and why it’s needed. In this market insight we would like to help you understand what a proxy is and when/why they may be needed. An owners corporation is required to operate an annual general meeting (AGM) where property owners take the opportunity to discuss and vote on...
How to avoid home buyer’s remorse. No doubt everyone has experienced it in one way or another. Even the more experienced property investors feel it on some purchases. It can even come to you when buying a car, a new tennis racquet, a dress or paying for some accommodation. There are different levels of buyer’s remorse. Purchasing a $300 tennis racquet would be seen as a lower scaled level...
What can cause construction delays? Buying a property off the plan is an exciting opportunity that has suited many types of buyers for decades. You can purchase apartments, townhouses and house & land packages to name a few. When buying off the plan you’ll be given guidance around the construction timeframe and estimated completion date. Many buyers use that time to save additional money to...
When buying a property considering the importance of it's location has never been so important. Buying in a good location, you’ll have the flexibility in the future to modify or renovate the property. However buying a property in an inferior location can’t obviously be easily picked up and moved to a better area. That’s why you should consider the location carefully. Here are some of the most...
Gentrification is a natural economic change. Many suburbs within metropolitan Melbourne are evolving and changing their identify. Many suburbs have done a 360 degree turn, while some continue to retain their heritage vibes. Gentrification in Melbourne is occurring for many reasons. It can be due to the increasing population, an influx of more affluent residents and businesses or from property developers...