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October 16, 2023
Buying Well Is A Team Effort

My business as a Melbourne buyers agent is about providing you “peace of mind” – you have bought the right property at the right price and have the right people available to support you for anything related to the property. To achieve this, I use an eco-system of trusted partners – all of whom are […]

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Buying Well Is A Team Effort

My business as a Melbourne buyers agent is about providing you “peace of mind” – you have bought the right property at the right price and have the right people available to support you for anything related to the property. To achieve this, I use an eco-system of trusted partners – all of whom are […]

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10 Tips for a Great Floor Plan

As a Melbourne buyers agent, I walk through hundreds of properties each year – here are some tips for a great floor plan which will both make it a nicer place to live and increase your property’s value. Keen to hear your thoughts on any other tips for a great floor plan. Don’t hesitate to […]

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Know Your Real Estate Terms - A to G

As a Melbourne Buyers Agent, I am conscious I am operating in an industry that uses a lot industry specific terms, jargon and acronyms.

To help you get a better understanding of what they mean, I thought I will share insights into some of the more common terms you will come across as you go about looking for your property, starting with A to G.

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Mid-century styled houses – why should you consider buying them?

It is generally accepted that “mid-century”, from an architectural design perspective, is the period post the end of the second World War through the 1950s and ending in the late 1960s.

The style evolved out of the Modernism style, from the early 20th century, which included the International and Bauhaus movements.

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5 Things I Learnt As Melbourne Buyers Agent in 2022

2022 was a very interesting year to be a Melbourne Buyers Agent. Here are five lessons I learnt reflecting on last year:

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Melbourne Property Trends For 2023

5 Melbourne real estate trends to look out for in 2023 – how will affordability constraints affect the property market and more?

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The Worst Floor Plan Of 2020 & What To Look For When Buying

How well the floor plan of a property works has a very significant impact on both the dollar value of a house or apartment & how pleasant an experience it is to live in it.

I inspect literally hundreds of properties each year & the vast majority of them have floor plans that could work far better.

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Melbourne Houses - Federation

The street appeal of Federation houses - particularly when they have a bay window like this - is one of the reasons they enjoy strong, consistent buyer demand.

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Melbourne Houses - Spanish Mission

Immediately recognisable by their arched colonnades with twisted columns, these Spanish colonial houses are keenly sought when they hit the market.

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Melbourne Houses - Art Deco

Some of the more fertile hunting grounds for Deco in Melbourne include East Melbourne, inner bayside, South Yarra/Prahran and Hawthorn.

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Melbourne Houses - California Bungalow

Australians looked to California (in part Hollywood’s influence) with its warm climate & modern relaxed lifestyle for architectural inspiration & the Cal Bung resonated - as a more modest, affordable & lower maintenance housing style

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Using A Tight Financing Market To Buy Well

"It is an unforgettable account of man's inhumanity to man that reads like something out of Orwell or Kafka, and is aptly described by Tofighian as 'horrific surrealism…...”  The Australian Financial Review Magazine

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The Trends Can Be Your Friends - If You Recognize Them

Here are some of the trends I am seeing;

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State of the Melbourne Market Q1 - 2018

What’s driving the market at the moment? How can investors tap this to make money?

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Melbourne or Sydney for an Investment Property

I think Melbourne is the better option and here’s why.

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What my clients say...

Linda GarnettLinda Garnett
06:27 30 Nov 23
Scott hunts down the best value properties like a truffle hound. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of prices, the best streets and the local agents. Scott's advice was comprehensive, frank and genuinely warm. It was a delight to work with Scott and we're thrilled with the results. Before you think about buying a property, get Scott on your team. He'll make the process easy, stress free and successful.
Dave CartelDave Cartel
10:56 18 Aug 23
Scott is an absolute legend. He helped us find a property during an incredibly challenging time in the market. We had nearly given up and were considering places that would have required significant compromises. However, Scott came through for us by discovering a fantastic house that not only met all our criteria but was also off-market. This allowed us to buy it below market value, securing an excellent price. I enthusiastically recommend him to anyone I encounter who is looking for a home. Frankly, I wouldn't make any future property purchases without him! Scott not only saved us time and money, but he also alleviated a tremendous amount of stress. I am sincerely grateful.
Klara McMurrayKlara McMurray
08:55 09 Aug 23
Scott was a huge help in assisting me in buying my apartment, finding the best broker for the job, and the conveyancer as well.It was a big relief having him in my corner when I had so little clue of what I was doing!
Matthias BrunnerMatthias Brunner
05:09 04 Dec 22
Scott is very passionate about property and architecture (and food :-), efficient, extremely knowledgeable, honest, methodical, well-connected and fun. We bought our dream home in Melbourne whilst living interstate in Sydney. Scott took care of everything, from driving us around in his Mini to showcase the different neighbourhoods in Melbourne, helping us defining our must- and nice-to-have's for a property, organising viewing day trips and successfully securing an amazing property at auction. Scott's experience took the stress out of the process and let us enjoy the time to finding and securing a property. We highly recommend Scott's buyers agent services!
Bridget BolotinBridget Bolotin
11:32 08 Sep 22
Scott couldn't have made me a happier buyer!! I moved from the US without knowledge about how the Australian property industry works. I was referred to him by a colleague who knew and trusted him for years. He took care of every part of the process, showing me off market homes, attending viewings when I couldn't, bringing me when I could, going over contracts and finding things about the building that aren't even in the contracts that could make it a bad buy, setting me up with a broker, conveyancer, mover, and when I do renovations, will refer me to his best people. He knows everything about Melbourne real estate. At my first auction I was outbid at, he said beforehand the exact number he thought the house was valued at, and that's exactly what it went for at auction. When I thought I wanted to live in a certain building, he went to every agent who has sold there to see if the owners would sell. When I thought I would have to compromise on location or size, he ended up finding me the most beautiful house in the exact location I wanted with everything I wanted. It was a long shot they would accept my offer as it was below what they were willing to consider, yet somehow Scott convinced them to take it, so I ended up with a home worth quite a lot more than I paid for! If you are looking into buying property, I couldn't recommend Scott more!
Ray StephensRay Stephens
05:44 01 Feb 22
We were unsure of using a Buyer's Advocate but now cannot recommend Scott highly enough. Scott worked tirelessly for many months for us, to help us secure an amazing property at a remarkable price. At all times Scott kept us fully informed, gave experienced advice and listened to all of our concerns. We are a lot better off for having used his services. Thank you Scott
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Assess
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De-Risk
 Check factors like town planning, the property's condition, and the sales contract—all done for your convenience.
Value
Work out the property's true market worth.
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Ensure you buy at the best possible price.
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With me and my team, you not only save money but also time. Every step is designed for your comfort, ensuring a stress-free experience. 

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