Monthly Archives: August 2016

August 27, 2016

It felt like the market shifted up another gear on Saturday. Some strong results were seen across Melbourne, the REIV reporting a 79% clearance rate from the 823 properties sold (down 200 from the same time last year).  With more…

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You Can Still Buy. Here’s How

It appears that the prices we have been experiencing for the past 18 months are here to stay – at least for the quality properties. For many, prices may seem a touch out of reach. WHAT ARE THE CHOICES FOR…

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August 20, 2016

Unless stock levels increase, low interest rates and lack of choice are likely to drive strong clearance rates through to Christmas.   The REIV clearance rate was 75% and although there was more choice than last week, stock is down approximately…

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August 13, 2016

With a hint of spring in the air on Saturday, the REIV clearance rate picked up a little more to 81%, although from another smaller sample size of only 486 auctions. The talk with agents is all about listings…..or the…

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August 6, 2016

There were plenty of bidders at the auctions we attended on the weekend.  It seems that as the weeks go by buyer interest levels increase, yet their price points are discerning. Clearance rates were again solid with the REIV reporting…

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July 30, 2016

Good results – although still on low numbers!  Many of the better homes that were auctioned on the weekend had the luxury of selling in isolation (i.e. no similar homes competing against them), allowing buyers to focus all their attention…

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