So much for a pandemic induced meltdown in property prices… I have not seen one hint of a slowdown as yet. Quite the contrary – momentum seems to be building and I’m getting more bullish by the day. As the saying goes, ‘one swallow does not make a summer’. However, when you’ve seen about 27 […]
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It’s our third week back and we’re beginning to hit our stride. Thankfully we are now allowed to do everything necessary to help buyers and sellers transact – from in person appraisals, preparing homes for sale, photography, styling and of course buyer inspections. It feels a bit like the start of a new year – […]
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In today’s post we continue where we left off with an explanation of Melbourne’s architectural styles. You can click here for Part I. WWI marked the end of the Edwardian era, and the ‘interwar’ years saw a move back towards more simple, even austere architecture after the relatively opulent and ornate late Victorian and Federation […]
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As the real estate market goes into a six week, late-winter hibernation, the accolades keep flowing for the one and only Carla Fetter! In contrast to previous years’ black tie dinners and cocktail parties, this year’s awards were rather meek and modest, consisting of an 11 minute YouTube video announcing the winners from 2019/20. While […]
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Because that’s the only COVID discount on offer at the moment across Melbourne, with median house prices down just 3.5% since April, according to the latest REIV data. It’s funny though, given the hesitation of most buyers and sellers at the moment, you’d expect this number to be 35%, not 3.5%. Prices are still up […]
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David Sciola 