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The Ins and Outs of adding value to apartments

19th April 2022

While Melbourne’s apartment market hasn’t seen the same levels of capital growth compared to the housing market in recent years, we’ve still seen some strong results for well appointed apartments in the right locations.

Melbourne apartments: under vs over capitalising

6th April 2022

With an influx of modern apartments onto Melbourne’s property market in recent years, livability expectations for both buyers and renters has increased significantly.

The State of Melbourne’s Apartment Market

24th March 2022

Understanding Melbourne’s apartment market Expert insights from Jarrod McCabe & Jordan Telfer While Melbourne’s housing market has seen phenomenal price…

Elections, policies and the property market.

9th March 2022

Elections bring about differing agendas and policies from prospective political parties, which can impact on people’s day to day life,…

Jarrod and Richard’s Best Career Property Buys

7th December 2021

Between them, Wakelin Property Advisory Founder, Richard Wakelin and Director, Jarrod McCabe have purchased hundreds upon hundreds of Melbourne homes…

Bidding techniques to win property auctions

23rd November 2021

For many, buying a property at auction is one of the biggest investment decisions they will make in their lives.…

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Bridesmaid suburbs can satisfy property aspirations

9th November 2021

Buyers often start off the purchasing process with an ideal property in mind, however like most things in life, ideals…

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Behind the curtain of off-market properties

27th October 2021

There are many ways to buy and sell a property – traditional outdoor auctions, expressions of interest, private sales, and…

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Understanding the Statement of Information when buying a property

12th October 2021

Given the strong current demand across Melbourne’s property market, many buyers are looking for any avenue possible to gain an…

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Expression of Interest: How Does It Work for Property Buyers?

28th September 2021

COVID-19 certainly shook up Melbourne’s property market, forcing vendors, buyers and agents alike to adapt to less conventional methods. That…

A very different Spring market

14th September 2021

Finally, Melbourne’s property market has some light at the end of the tunnel as Victoria cautiously charts its course out…

Red flags buyers often miss

31st August 2021

The pent up supply and demand simmering away during Melbourne’s extended lockdown is set to result in strong market activity…