March 12, 2020
Bellarine Property: Exclusive agency, exclusive service
MANY vendors think that the best way to market their property is to list it with as many agents as possible. The logic is simple...
June 13, 2019
THE BEST WAY TO MARKET YOUR PROPERTY IS LOCALLY
Experienced vendors usually know exactly what kind of advertising they want for their property while others, especially those who have never sold a property...
May 30, 2019
YOUR HOME, OWN IT
Bureau of Statistics figures confirm that about two thirds of Australians own their homes. “Home ownership is popular for all sorts of reasons,” Bellarine Property...
May 16, 2019
WOULD YOUR AGENT GET AN “A” FOR COMMUNICATION?
Most vendors evaluate estate agents according to one fundamental criterion – did the property sell or didn’t it? “It’s everybody’s dream to get a quick...
May 2, 2019
WHAT’S WRONG WITH THAT HOUSE?
Real estate agents are often asked why certain houses stay on the market for months and years while others, seemingly comparable, are sold within...
April 18, 2019
What do the locals say?
Many vendors say they find it hard to decide which agent to use to sell their home. “Choosing an agent is not very different from...
April 4, 2019
Think long-term when renting out
Most investors agree that successful ownership of residential rental property is all about maximising long-term net income. “Novice investors and property managers often simplify what...
March 21, 2019
Keep adding to your portfolio
One of the main reasons that residential property investors sell their properties is that they are impatient to see the fruits of their investment. “Sometimes...
February 21, 2019
Vendors talk, purchasers walk
SOME vendors prefer to be absent while purchasers inspect their property while others feel they want to stay and contribute. “Some stay because they think...
February 7, 2019
Vacancy rate know-how
Real estate buffs use the term “vacancy rate” with knowledgeable flair when talking about rental trends. “But closer analysis reveals that many people do not...
January 10, 2019
Dead dollar rent
Some people argue that renting a home is a better financial proposition than buying one. “They say that renting leaves more disposable income,” Bellarine Property...
December 13, 2018
The charisma factor
Buyers and sellers alike wonder why apparently similar houses sell for different prices. “Two houses of equal size and condition in the same street can...
November 15, 2018
RENTAL REFERENCE know-how
Everybody knows how to check a tenant’s references. Don’t they? After all, secure tenancy forms the foundation of successful investment. “In fact, it’s often a case...
November 1, 2018
Real estate’s boring but it gets results
On a scale of one to 10, residential real estate scores below average for thrills. “If you want an investment that keeps the adrenaline running,...
October 18, 2018
Purchasers are born to look around
How many purchasers buy the first property they see? Ask most agents and they will tell you it rarely happens. Most purchasers stay on...
October 3, 2018
Purchasers say “no hype”
Many vendors think that successful agents use aggressive or “pushy” selling techniques. They believe that an agent who uses such techniques will sell their property...
September 19, 2018
PROPERTY INVESTMENT: the plain sailing guide
Investors who insist on the highest rent the market will bear often end up with a greater level of vacancy once tenants have time...
September 5, 2018
The Midas touch of the median
THERE is a lot of talk that location is usually considered to be the ultimate success criterion of real estate purchase, according to Bellarine...
August 22, 2018
Working out market value
THE purchase of real estate usually has two key components; one is emotional, the other financial. “Most home buyers (as opposed to investors) want to...
August 8, 2018
Investing without megabucks
MYTH has it that property investment is only possible for those on high incomes. The community stereotype of the investor is such that most of...
July 25, 2018
Agents are vendors’ employees
WOULDN’T you like to know that your selling agent is likely to be conscientious, efficient, professional, enthusiastic, tireless and committed? “After all, vendors are in...
July 11, 2018
Healthy debt grows wealth
MOST home owners are so focused on the race to pay off their home loan that they overlook the advantages of staying in debt. “In...
June 27, 2018
Good vibes sell houses
MOST home sellers realise that good presentation will improve the appeal of their homes. Some are even prepared to spend up big in quest of...
June 13, 2018
Get the OK before you buy
IT’S only natural that home buyers want to save money on the costs associated with their property purchase. “They shop around for legal/conveyancing deals, removalists...
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