Tag Archives: melbourne real estate

contents insurance

I don’t need contents insurance, I live in an apartment

Home contents insurance for an apartment may sound like a bit of a scam however this is not the case.

You’re paying maintenance, body corporate fees, blood tributes to the Capital. A lot of money is flowing into your apartment as if your wallet was nothing more than a place to keep your Blockbuster membership card than actual money. So why bother with that type of insurance? read more

types of buyers

9 buyer types found across Melbourne’s property scene

We’ve been in property for some time. So we’ve met and dealt with some pretty interesting cats. Do you relate to any of the following types of buyers? This is what Agents think of you:

Dory – “It’s because I like you, I don’t want to be with you.”

This type of buyer is a lot like Dory. They will be oh so friendly and excited but as such will be difficult to talk to for long periods of time. They like to bounce around, sometimes even literally, to different subjects. They’re more interested in the bond that can be formed during the journey than in actually finding Nemo. read more

Before you buy property

9 things real estate agents SHOULD tell you when buying an off-the-plan apartment

There’s nothing worse than putting all your time, money and effort into designing your kickass new apartment only to find problems popping up left, right and centre. Here are a few things to keep in mind that can make all the difference between a crappy experience and an awesome one with your new apartment settlement. read more