We attended two auctions last Saturday and successfully purchased both properties.
Interestingly, the scenarios were quite different: the first saw four active bidders, while the second came down to just two.
We secured the first property under the hammer on the street, while the second was passed in and negotiated shortly thereafter.
As experienced Buyer Advocates, our proven bidding and negotiation strategies were the key to out manoeuvring the competition and securing each of them.
Currently, we are observing a significant amount of hesitation in the Melbourne market.
Many buyers are sitting on the sidelines, waiting for potential interest rate hikes and hoping for a price correction.
Others are entering the market with aggressively low offers, operating under the misconception that Vendors are desperate to sell at any price, which is rarely the case.
Having worked in the Melbourne property market for over three decades, we have learned that attempting to time the market is a high-risk strategy. Prices often hit a floor and bounce back faster than many anticipate.
The most strategic move right now is to take advantage of current pricing to enter the market.
No property is perfect, but securing a quality asset in a strong location helps to provide a buffer against market fluctuations.
Remember, when buying, you don’t need to tick every single box to win. Often, securing 60–70% of your requirements is enough to establish yourself in the market.
Ultimately, it is better to own an appreciating asset than to continue paying off someone else’s mortgage.
When you own your own place, you have the freedom to add value through renovations and updates, allowing you to capitalise on those improvements while benefiting from long-term market growth.
Hence providing a potential dual benefit.
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