As the financial year ends, numerous Victorians are eagerly embracing the opportunity to escape the chilly weather and embark on a winter getaway during the school holidays. Melbourne's property market continues...
The Melbourne property market remained steady in May despite the ongoing economic uncertainty and unexpected rate rise. Buyer demand remains high as evidenced by the REIV's latest data with 2,526 auctions reported for...
As Autumn sets in, the Melbourne property market continued to buck the trend in April as house prices remained stable amidst global economic uncertainty. With many families taking a break...
As the air begins to cool, so typically does the property market. However, if these last 12 months have shown us anything, it’s that best laid plans and forecasting is...
With March on our doorstep, it’s a good time to reflect on the start of 2023. February saw an extremely busy period with increased attendance at open for inspections - particularly...
Welcome to a brand-new year! We hope you had a great break and are looking forward to the year ahead. This month, the team at Beckett returned from holidays revitalised, refreshed, and recharged. During January, despite the negative media surrounding inflation...
And there it goes, the rush for vendors to list their homes for the auction deadline before Christmas has been and gone. Auctions typically wind up in the last weekend before...
Can you believe it? It's now November - the countdown is officially on. Vendors are acting now to get their homes on the market to sell before Christmas. This month we have...
And just like that, September is behind us. With only two months left of Spring, most vendors will now be accelerating their plans to list their home to sell before...
September 1st marks the first day of Spring – traditionally the real estate industry’s busiest period. The property market experienced its first winter season since 2019, with a large contingent of...
With the new financial year well and truly under way, Melbourne was extremely quiet once again during July as many Victorians took their first proper winter break since 2019 to...
With the end of financial year now here, many Victorians are excited to be taking their first proper winter break since 2019. This is an exciting time as many people...
Melbourne's property market has witnessed many changes in May including the federal election, interest rate rises, the rising cost of living reflected by high inflation, and the continuing war in...
With the end of Melbourne's summer and the turn of Autumn, the Beckett team continued to see strong buyer demand and competition on quality properties, especially turnkey family homes priced...
Accommodation vs. Area – what does it mean? We have all heard the phrase ‘location, location, location’ but is this statement the be all and end all? Melbourne has hundreds...
The latest data released by the REIV for the December 2021 Quarter, reveals the continuing strong performance of the Victorian property market throughout and recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. The Metropolitan...
Buying and selling your home is a very emotional process and can have an enormous impact on your finances too, especially when you are conducting both transactions at the same...
The latest data released by the Real Estate Industry of Victoria (REIV) for the quarter ending in September 2021 shows increased confidence and sustained overall growth. On Thursday 5th August,...
Lockdown 6.0 came as a knock-out blow to Melburnians as we endure another long road before restrictions ease again. It has proven to be both mentally, physically, and financially tough...
Due to the ongoing and uncertain saga of Covid-19, Melburnians have been forced to adjust to new buying and selling trends in our property market this year. Multiple snap lockdowns...
The latest data released by the Real Estate Industry of Victoria (REIV) shows strong and sustained results for the June 2021 Quarter. Building on historic highs in the first quarter...
Melbourne’s property market is hurtling into the winter season, with the latest auction clearance rates tipping over 90%. There has been a very noticeable change in buyer sentiment, with many...
The State Government announced this month that the Victorian budget for 2021/2022 will include new land tax increases and a new 'premium stamp duty' for property transactions above $2,000,000. These measures...
The latest data released by the REIV for the March 2021 Quarter really demonstrated the strong performance of the Victorian property market in the first quarter of the year, and...
On 28 March 2021, the Rental Moratorium ended in Victoria. This was a safeguard for renters, implemented by the State Government, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which banned the eviction of...
With the new school year well underway this month, we have noticed a prevalence of articles and industry discussion about school zones and the impact they may have on property...
The latest data released by the REIV for the December 2020 Quarter, reveals the strong performance of the Victorian property market despite the global coronavirus pandemic. Like most of the...
In the early months of 2020, the property market was hot, red hot. This was of course due to the continuation of strong activity in the second half of 2019,...
The latest data released by the REIV for the September 2020 Quarter, reveals the strong performance of the Victorian property market over the past 12 months. However, like most of...
In the midst of Melbourne’s Stage 4 Lockdown, so many of us have been working from home, home schooling the kids, setting up home gyms and dining in, 3 meals...
For Melbournians, the journey into Spring promises an end to the antarctic chill of winter, which will soon be replaced with sunshine, blossoms and the Spring Racing Carnival. It is...
The latest data released by the REIV (Real Estate Institute of Victoria) for the June 2020 Quarter reveals the performance of the Victorian property market since the Covid-19 pandemic hit....
HomeBuilder is a tax-free grant initiated by the Federal Government in June 2020 to stimulate the residential construction sector in response to the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. It will...
Monday 1st June 2020 is a monumental day in Victoria as our state moves toward the next major phase of eased restrictions for Covid-19. This is in line with our...
The latest data released by the REIV for the March 2020 Quarter, reveals the strong performance of the Victorian property market in the lead up to the coronavirus pandemic. Like...
As Australia experiences a steep rise in confirmed cases of COVID-19, concerns over the pandemic’s impact on the property market are increasing. Over the past month, both State and Federal Governments...
Buyers require connection with a property and need to build a relationship with it. Private inspections will assist this process greatly. The market is hot and there are lots...
Melbourne’s property market is currently experiencing the quickest price recovery on record, which is disheartening for many buyers who hoped that prices would stay level after the recent correction in...
Property is still regarded as one of the safest long-term investments that someone can make. A lot of people want to be property investors and build a successful property portfolio....
Competition for Melbourne property increasingMelbourne’s auction market is hurtling into the spring selling season, with the latest auction clearance rate tipping over 80% for the first time since 2017. There...
Most property economists believe the worst of the housing downturn is over, with a stabilisation of the Sydney and Melbourne real estate markets and property prices now leveling. The Melbourne...
Renovating a property can be a very daunting prospect. Your mind may be reeling with different ideas and you will get flooded with advice from family, friends and colleagues. You...
Buying and selling your home is a very emotional process and can have an enormous impact on your finances. Especially when you are conducting both transactions at the exact same...
Moving house can be as stressful as it is expensive. Besides the actual physical hassle of moving, there’s the added aggravation of setting up your energy and setting up your...
If achieving a successful, multi-property investment portfolio were simple, everyone would be a multi-millionaire. Instead it requires a great deal of strategy, hard work, risk management and time. Here we...
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It's 2019 and I am gearing up to buy another Investment Property. It's been 15 months since I purchased my last investment property and I have provided an update below...
In a transitioning property market, A-Grade residential properties still perform well with B-Grade, C-Grade and compromised properties generally the properties that struggle. So what is the difference between these grades? It is difficult...
Apartment supply and investments are on the rise. In fact, the number of apartment development approvals is smashing economist expectations and this doesn't look to be slowing. With this increase in...
With so much negativity currently surrounding property auction clearance rates, it is very important for home buyers and investors to understand all the macro and micro fundamentals around this issue...