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Reshaping the market: The rise of sustainable housing
The trend towards sustainable housing is undeniable. Recent findings from Domain’s Sustainability in Property Report 2022 reveal that homes with energy-efficient features tend to generate greater buyer interest and achieve faster sales than their non-efficient counterparts. The data shows homebuyers increasingly seek houses that offer intelligent design, ...
Boost your home’s value with this often-overlooked tip
Preparing a property for a successful sale usually emphasises interior improvements, like painting walls and decluttering. However, landscaping and garden quality hold just as much importance when it comes to enhancing property value. There’s little doubt the garden is intimately related to the overall appeal of the house, and an attractive garden has the power ...
What’s My Home Really Worth?
What’s My Home Really Worth? It’s one of the most common questions we get - ‘What is my home REALLY worth?’ While national industry data can provide some insights, it often lags and might not accurately reflect the unique factors that influence our local market. That's where our local insight can make all the difference. As Mount Beauty’s longest-serving agenc...
Save BIG on homes under $600,000!
Inquiries from people looking to buy their first home in our region are on the rise. Anyone who knows the area will tell you, Mount Beauty and its surrounds offer a fantastic setting for those seeking a vibrant community with value-for-money housing options. Did you know that if you buy your first home for $600,000 or less, you don’t have to pay government stamp duty? This alone can sa...
Want your first home to be an alpine haven?
When it comes to purchasing your first home, location is key. Mount Beauty and its surrounding areas offer a captivating setting for those seeking a tranquil and vibrant community with value-for-money housing options. Firstly, ask the locals whether they ever tire of the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lush green valleys! Yet, anyone who knows the area will tell ...
Mount Beauty’s mid-year property market snapshot
One of the most common questions we’re asked is how the local property market will perform over the coming months. Heading into 2023, Mount Beauty and its surrounds experienced strong demand for both sales and rental properties. In fact, according to Open Agent, median property prices in the Alpine Shire almost doubled in the five years to Dec 2022. Recent data suggests a slight declin...
What do sellers fear most?
It’s no surprise that the most popular way to sell regional residential property is via a private treaty sale. In this type of sale, a property is advertised with a set price or a guide that is open to negotiation. It looks something like this: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-mount+beauty-141238688 You see, there are clear upsi...
What are the best areas for property investment in 2023?
Heading into 2023, one of the biggest questions we’ve been asked is what the local trends are for Mount Beauty’s real estate market. It’s no surprise that Mount Beauty, like many regional Victorian towns, has witnessed strong demand for both sales and rental properties over the last two to three years. According to Open Agent, median property prices in the Al...
Tips and Tricks when selling your home
Just a little something we prepared that should assist sellers when considering the sale of your home. It is often our most valuable possesssion: why not make it count....
7 Tips every homeowner should know when selling
These 7 tips are a simple aide in presenting your home when it is on the market. They make a huge difference to the presentation and the feel of the home when buyers walk through. Not only increasing the value but also the saleability of the property.
Rate My Agent Award - Brendan
A huge congraultaions to Brendan for this well deserved award. He works tirelessly for his clients and loves what he does. Well done!
Exterior Upgrade to Office
Totally impressed with the job Glenn Saunders, local painter extroadinaire, has done on the facia of our building in Hollonds Street, Mount Beauty. In fact, we were so impressed we approached our commercial landlords and are stoked to report that they all jumped on board with their shop fronts. It has certainly given the main street a much needed lift.
Rate My Agent Suburb Award for Mount Beauty 2022
So pleased and grateful to our awesome Mount Beauty clients for taking the time to write us reviews and help us gain this award for the second year running. Thank you