The big banks have offered borrowers some of the most attractive home loan deals ever, with home owners able to fix their rates below 2 per cent for four years. Experts say it could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to lock in record low rates. “I’ve never seen a better time where it … Read more
Major stamp duty discounts unveiled in Tuesday’s state budget are expected to provide “massive savings” for homebuyers — and a “real shot in the arm” for the housing sector. Victorian real estate and construction industry figures have praised the government’s move to halve stamp duty for those buying new builds valued at … Read more
Rather than making selling your home a 2021 resolution, have a crack at getting a sold sticker up before Christmas. This is the advice of veteran real estate agent Chris Watson, director of Ray White Ringwood, who said several factors pointed to a post-lockdown seller’s market. This included a “backlog … Read more
Ready for a bathroom renovation but not sure where to start? Check out these tips from Simon Vos, one-time winner of The Block, and his wife Ashley. The Block Glasshouse winners Simon and Shannon Vos are known for their renovating prowess. Now Simon and his partner Ash are making over their entire Coffs … Read more
One of the nation’s largest real estate agencies is sticking with online auctions in Melbourne, despite the state government clearing in-person bidding to resume. On Sunday, Premier Daniel Andrews revived outdoor auctions for the first time since July 8, with just 10 people plus the minimum required staff allowed to attend. But Ray … Read more
The current state of emergency has had a significant impact on our daily lives. For many of our clients, it has created uncertainty with their plans to buy and or sell property. Although physical inspections were no longer possible during stage four restrictions, the buyer enquiry and interest did not … Read more
The average buyer could expect to have an extra $70,000 to spend on a home after changes to responsible lending rules, one consumer expert says, in a move that could push up property prices. Responsible lending laws are set to be wound back in a bid to allow banks to … Read more
RAY WHITE has welcomed today’s Victoria State Government announcement that private home inspections can return in metropolitan Melbourne from 11.59pm on Sunday 27 September 2020. Metropolitan Melbourne – the second step: Real estate auctions: remote auctions only Real estate inspections: Private property and display home inspections allowed with one agent … Read more
Semi retired panel beater Darren Pay and his wife Sarah have become ‘expert’ photographers and drone pilots under lockdown in Melbourne. The Pays decided to seize the opportunity and take their own photos and drone videos, plus style their home for sale. Their home at 5 Garden Court, Narre Warren South has … Read more
Last month more than 1,100 tuned in online to celebrate the accomplishments of the top Ray White Victoria & Tasmanian offices and individual achievers. While some elements of the night were a little different to our usual awards ceremony, many things remained the same including both our state’s exceptional performance … Read more