A clearance rate of 77 per cent was recorded this weekend compared to 77 per cent last weekend and 77 per cent this weekend last year. There were 573 auctions reported to the REIV, with 441 selling and 132 being passed in, 60 of those on a vendor bid. Eight suburbs have doubled their auction sales in 2016, led by Rosebud West, which recorded an 82 per cent clearance rate from 23 sales so far this year.
Making the Most of Property Inspections When you have found a property you’re interested in buying you should inspect it for any sign of repair, maintenance or other problems that could be expensive to fix. Many people don’t notice the imperfections in their new home until after they have moved in. Some of these can be minor problems but being extra vigilant about inspections in the early stages of a purchase can help to avoids costly repairs. There are a number of things that you...