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by Thomas Larkin

A recent report from Canstar (financial data provider and financial comparison site), looked at the Melbourne property market and the potential for good price growth this year. Frankston was one of ten suburbs that they nominated as being a rising star

Looking to buy a home? Barry Plant Frankston Director, Tom Larkin, provides a list of questions you should ask your agent to help you make the right decision.

As the year draws to a close its good to reflect on the property market for investors. Although there have been some challenges there are also some real positives for investors.

What you need to know this summer season

There is no doubt that as seasons change so do the nature of requests from renters.

Just what do they mean and why should you care?

One of the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act in 2021 was the introduction of section 330A, what is reasonable and proportionate?

Sales is often seen as the glamour role in the real estate industry. We all know sales agents who make big bucks, drive a prestige car and are cult personalities within the industry and the suburbs they operate in. But for every megastar there are hundreds of successful agents who are thriving on the challenges of a sales role, making a decent income and happily driven by a passion for getting the best result for the people they sell property for. Without that last one, you won’t succeed.

We all know factors like vacancy rates, rent prices, interest rates and other trends directly impact the investment property market.

The Victorian Government introduced the greatest rental reforms in over 20 years, back in March 2021.