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June 27, 2018

REIV market snapshot – June 28, 2018

A CLEARANCE rate of 63 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 59 per cent the week before and 72 per cent...

June 27, 2018

Activity dips but medians keep going up

REIV stats show that property sales activity in regional Victoria for the first five months of the year fell by nearly 26 per cent...

June 20, 2018

REIV market snapshot – June 21, 2018

A CLEARANCE rate of 61 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 59 per cent last weekend and 74 per cent the...

June 20, 2018

REIV: Time to take stock

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it’s time to take stock and prepare a plan for the next 12 months. For property...

June 13, 2018

REIV: Ebbs and flows in yearly sales

As the old tourism advertising campaign entreated, “you’ll love every piece of Victoria”. Well, that might depend on the time of year when one visits...

June 6, 2018

REIV market snapshot – June 7, 2018

A clearance rate of 62 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 63 per cent the week before and 77 per cent...

June 6, 2018

Buying and selling at the right time

Many believe that the “profit” on real estate is made in the acquisition, not the sale. In reality, it’s both. Buying and selling at the...

May 30, 2018

REIV market snapshot – May 24, 2018

A CLEARANCE rate of 60 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 65 per cent the week before 77 per cent the...

May 30, 2018

REIV: Seize the right opportunity

ESTABLISHING priority needs, setting price limits and having discussions with lenders ahead of time to organise finance will see home buyers better placed to...

May 23, 2018

REIV market snapshot Saturday 19 May, 2018

A clearance rate of 64 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 62 per cent the week before and 79 per cent...

May 23, 2018

Regional opportunities

The rental market in regional Victoria offers opportunities for investors and some good value for tenants, if indeed they can find a place to...

May 16, 2018

REIV market snapshot – May 17, 2018

A CLEARANCE rate of 63 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 66 per cent the weekend before and 78 per cent...

May 16, 2018

Questions buyers ask themselves

Those seeking to buy a home will weigh up many factors before deciding which one is right for their own circumstances. If a buyer is...

May 11, 2018

REIV market snapshot – May 10, 2018

A CLEARANCE rate of 64 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 67 per cent the week before and 78 per cent...

April 26, 2018

Regional rental market tightens

Much is made of the low level of rental vacancies in Melbourne, where rapid development is boosting supply, but is still being outstripped by...

April 26, 2018

REIV Market snapshot

Buyers advocate Tony Slack with One Agency director Shaun O’Callaghan after the successful auction of 25 Carnarvon Avenue Jan Juc that was purchased on...

April 18, 2018

REIV Market snapshot – April 19, 2018

BY GIL KING, CEO REIV A clearance rate of 68 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 68 per cent the weekend before. There...

April 18, 2018

New water safety initiatives

The state government has announced new initiatives to increase water safety at home, including the introduction of barrier inspections and a statewide database of...

April 11, 2018

Choose the right agent

Your home is often your largest financial asset so when it comes time to sell, selecting the right agent requires careful consideration. Knowing which agents...

April 11, 2018

REIV market snapshot – April 12, 2018

A CLEARANCE rate of 71 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 68 per cent the weekend before and 81 per cent...

April 4, 2018

First homebuyer opportunity

New state government figures show more than 17,000 first homebuyers have benefitted from stamp duty exemptions and concessions since their introduction last July. Almost 14,000...

March 28, 2018

Strong results expected

While the vast majority of homes in Victoria are sold by private sale, vendors in regional Victoria are also experiencing strong results at auction. In...

March 21, 2018

Greater Geelong dominates

Proximity to Melbourne combined with quality amenities and infrastructure saw Greater Geelong dominate the list of top annual growth areas in 2017. The latest REIV...

March 21, 2018

REIV market snapshot – March 22, 2018

A clearance rate of 68 per cent was recorded over the weekend compared to 69 per cent the week before and 79 per cent...