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How to bid at an online auction

With COVID-19 restrictions impacting property markets in varying ways across Australia, the uptick in online auctions is continuing. Michelle shares some top tips that will help you come out successful at an online auction…

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How home buyers are spotting a motivated vendor

In Sydney, Michelle mentiones how buyers are more likely to come across motivated sellers in over-supplied markets or owners of B-grade properties rather than the most sought-after homes, with the first tell-tale sign being a shorter settlement period…

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What does 2022 mean for first home buyers?

What does 2022 look like for first home buyers?

It's a hot topic on the lips of many, and after pricdes skyrocketed this year, it is no surprise.

Michelle discusses why she believes this coming year is a better one for buyers than 2021

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A buyer’s agent’s top property predictions for 2022

I know many of you are thinking that if this year has taught us anything it is that you almost need a crystal ball to predict the future, but based on years in the game and some pretty solid market indicators, here are the trends I think we need to watch out for, and some tips to help you navigate the market in 2022…

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Strong Spring selling season to drive ‘freedom’ price surge

Pent up demand from Sydney buyers emerging from lockdown and Melbourne purchasers likely to soon follow is expected to result in a resumption of the strong price gains recorded in the first half of 2021, with both cities remaining in a state of housing undersupply.

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What auction clearance rates tell us about the housing market

Most platforms like Domain, CoreLogic, and SQM Research usually calculate clearance rates after Saturday auctions, reporting the numbers by Sunday. However, it is important to note that these platforms have several ways to calculate clearance rates.

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Knowledge is power when the bidding starts

In a seller’s market, frustrated buyers need all the help they can find on auction day. Michelle May said buyers could be distracted by big-picture data, such as median prices and clearance rates.

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