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Property Insights

How real estate agents in Point Cook Victoria helped the suburb grow

Most well-known for helping people when they wish to buy or sell property, and helping to maintain the value of investment properties, real estate agents play a...

Get your home ready for a spring sale

Spring is a great time to sell your home in Melbourne. The weather is warmer, the sun is shining and people are out and about after a gloomy winter. Plus, sprin...

How will rising interest rates affect house prices?

Interest rates – it’s the talk over dinner tables across the country, but what does it really mean for house prices? Will we see them fall, rise or stabilise? N...

Should you buy a home? Or build new?

From a luxury waterfront home in Sanctuary Lakes to an affordable family home for first-time buyers in Point Cook, the established property market has something...

How to maximise rental returns in the west

Rental returns in the Wyndham region keep growing steadily. Largely, because so many families choose to live here thanks to the west’s affordability, great scho...

Choosing an agent: real estate commission explained

Many of us only buy and sell a few properties in our lifetimes, so it’s something that needs to be done carefully. When you choose your agent, you want to be co...

Turning your first home into a rental property

TURNING YOUR FIRST HOME INTO A RENTAL PROPERTY There are many advantages to holding onto your first home and renting it out, rather than selling it when you mo...

End-of-year property market update

This is our end-of-year property market update of 2021. Are you thinking of selling in 2022 and wondering what is in store for the property market in Wyndham Ci...

What renters are looking for in Wyndham City

Tn investment property is a fantastic source of income. If you are looking at houses in Wyndham City, Point Cook or Sanctuary Lakes, it’s helpful to know what r...

Point Cook brings in record returns in 2021

Property sales in Point Cook generated just under a billion dollars of revenue last year. Placing the suburb in fifth place on a list of the suburbs with the hi...

Six-month countdown to a spring sale

You’ve probably heard that a spring sale is best to sell your home. It all comes down to two factors. The weather being comfortable enough to spend hours lookin...

Renovate or upsize? Some things to consider

You’ve been living in your home for awhile and, like many, your family has grown over the years. It doesn’t take much to make you feel like you’re outgrowing yo...

Upgrades for a family-friendly investment property

With the rental market going a little haywire across the country, if you’ve been considering buying an investment property in the Wyndham City area, now is the ...

5 reasons being a good landlord pays off

Australian comedian Tom Cashman recently made the news by asking potential landlords for references. While this definitely isn’t standard practice, it is a good...

What happens to house prices after May 21

With the federal election nipping at our heels, prospective buyers and sellers will be wondering what will happen to house prices post-election. Well, here are ...

7 ways to enjoy your garden in winter

When temperatures drop, gardens often get neglected. But winter is a great time to embrace your garden. From s’mores by the fire to planting a veggie patch, her...

Why online marketing boosts your home sale

When it comes to selling your home, you want to choose a real estate agent who has a really good digital presence. Established Property has many years of experi...

5 ways to maximise investment property returns

When you own an investment property, getting a good return should always be your end goal. For the first few years, you may find that your returns don’t always ...

5 Must-do activities this spring in Point Cook

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to embrace the beauty of Point Cook. With its scenic landscapes, pleasant weather, and a plethora of outdoor attractio...

5 ways to boost your home’s kerb appeal

Imagine coming home to a fence where the paint is peeling, trees are overgrown and grass is patchy? Now imagine coming home to a fence that’s freshly painted, t...

A year in review at our Point Cook Real Estate Agency

Where has the time gone? In the last 12 months, our Point Cook Real Estate Agency saw increasing interest rates, uncertainty from buyers and sellers, and...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time when communities worldwide come together to shed light on the challenges faced by those affected by breast cancer. And t...

Everything you need to know about property appraisals

When it’s time to put your house on the market, the first thing you’ll need to arrange is a property appraisal. An appraisal is an estimate of the value of your...

Get Ready To Sell Your Home

If you want to sell your home, there are a few easy steps you can follow to increase kerb appeal. Your real estate agent will advise on how to present your home...

How much do property management services cost?

The difficulties with an investment property arise when you have to manage your property and deal with tenants, home maintenance, and ongoing legal compliance. ...

How to choose colours for your home

Whether you’ve just built a new home or you’re looking to give your home an update, choosing the right colour palette can make a big difference to the end resul...

How to sell a home in the Wyndham City region successfully

Ever asked yourself the question “How to sell a home?” While it is often a stressful process, there are ways to make a home sale run more smoothly so you ...

Let’s move to Point Cook!

Point Cook, and Sanctuary Lakes, continue to be increasingly popular with families looking for the luxury of a large modern home with outdoor space, alongside p...

Looking back on a year of Established Property

This week one year ago we launched our newly expanded and rebranded real estate agency – Established Property. In business, deciding to make a significant chang...

Point Cook Real Estate Agencies

Established Property was the first Point Cook real estate agency. We opened our doors in 1997 to a small community. It was a time where Sanctuary Lakes was main...

Point Cook Real Estate Market – FY23 Wrap-Up

This past financial year portrayed turbulent conditions for the Point Cook real estate market. Rising interest rates, low vacancy rates, and investors pulling o...

Property Management Questions Answered

If this is your first time as a rental provider, previously known as landlord, you might have some questions about what you’ll need to arrange. Even if you’ve h...

Property Management Services Explained

After you procure an investment property, it is time to consider property management. The difficulties with an investment property arise when you have to manage...

REIV Awards for Excellence 2023

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (or REIV) has been supporting Victorian real estate since 1936. Every year, they organise the REIV Awards for Excellence. ...

Renters in Wyndham – Frequently Asked Questions Answered

Whether this is your first time renting a property, or you just want some clarification of legislations around the Victorian rental laws, Established Property h...

Selling Your Home in 2024

How to sell my house? Selling your home is a once or twice in a lifetime experience for most people. So if you don’t fully understand the home-selling process ...

Selling your home this year? Here’s a checklist

We recently talked about the need to get an appraisal when selling your home, but how do you maximise the potential sales price? Preparing your house for sale i...

The essential checklist for buying an investment property

When you’re looking for your first investment property, there are many considerations that you need to ponder. Remember that an investment property is about sec...

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home in 2024

Selling your home can be a daunting task, especially in a dynamic real estate market. As we near 2024, the real estate landscape continues to evolve, presenting...

THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

Investing in real estate is a popular and potentially lucrative way to build wealth and secure your financial future. One of the thriving areas for property inv...

What makes a record-breaking sale?

Not all of our home sales make it into the news, but 28 Heron Way did, and we couldn’t be happier. A truly exceptional waterside property in Sanctuary Lakes, it...

What to do with your investment property’s garden

What to do with your investment property’s garden People judge a book by its cover and prospective tenants often judge a property by its garden before stepping...

What you’ll need to buy your first home

Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can get overwhelming when you start thinking about what you’ll need to have in place before you can start loo...

Why invest in Point Cook property?

Point Cook is one of the major growth regions in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Wyndham was recently named as Australia’s fastest growing suburb. When we first op...

Why liveability is key when investing in property

Why liveability is a key factor for your investment property Liveability is that thing we are always looking for when purchasing or renting a property,...

Why Wyndham is still a great bet for property investors

Owning an investment property is all about strategy and having plans in place – and much like buying any other property, it’s about time in the market and not t...

Why you should choose a top real estate agent

We know that you are not obliged to sell your home with a top real estate agent, but in this article we will show you why you should. We will discuss what is in...