Entries by Ben Behar

HTW Month In Review Mar 2013

“Are rates causing any interest?” is the Theme of this month’s HTW Month in Review Opinion on the Melbourne residential market here are some highlights: – In the past 12 months we have seen an unusual event where multiple interest rate reductions do not appear to have spurred on the residential market in the same […]

HTW Month In Review Nov 2012

“Outer Space ‘Far flung suburbs and their performance’” ·   These buyers are willing to deal with time spent travelling in search of affordable living in Pakenham, Officer, Cranbourne East and Clyde North ·  Many purchasers are trade or manufacturing related who work in the south-east. ·  The area is currently being developed with low density, […]

HTW Month In Review Oct 2012

“Brickbats and Bouquets – ‘All that’s Right and Wrong with Our Markets’ ” Opinion on the Melbourne residential market…. · Areas such as the northern suburbs are experiencing a slide in demand since the expiry of the first home owners grant by the government which was a huge stimulus for growth in the area. · […]

HTW Month In Review Sept 2012

“What Can I Buy for just $300,000? Opinion on the Melbourne residential market here are some highlights: · The patch we have chosen stretches from as close to the city as Preston out to as far north as Craigieburn offers primarily 1- and 2- bedroom apartments and blocks of vacant land that can be afforded […]

HTW Month In Review August 2012

Herron Todd White Opinion’s On The Melbourne Residential Market Property prices in Melbourne have generally shown steadying signs over the past few months after experiencing a decline early in the year. The general consensus from property professionals and research data is that REIV data indicates median house prices have remained steady at $535,000 in the […]