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$38m Lockdown Buy Sell
We started with one couple (R&L) in 2005 on a $1m buy. We started with the other couple (J&C) in 2013 on a $2m sell. We completed for both in Lockdown with $38m of buy sells.

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26/03/2022

Mexican

Occur at least two times a year – Labour Day to Easter and Footy Finals to Cup. It’s at and about the Ultra Top End, where agent led PR stories begin to appear in the papers, at the end of your phone and on social media with the view of creating some momentum selling (fair enough).

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04/03/2022

get curious

What else determines your price? Right now, maybe your number one influence on your market price is not in the home or the market but in your attitude, patience and flexibility.

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25/02/2022

early verdict

Today’s Opening Market reinforced what many in the industry thought has been happening since Cup Day 2021 – the market is easing, as demand drops, as buyer urgency decreases.

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17/02/2022

Is it a good time?

However, 2022 is no different to any other year. It’s about good and bad outcomes, from good and bad decisions and decisions start with the fundamental 3P’s and a good or bad process around 3 key questions.

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10/02/2022

I’ve decided I’m undecided

The market right now feels not so much volatile, but capricious.

For those who can’t be bothered googling – volatile is all over the place but with a probable negative ending, whereas capricious means equally unpredictable however no ending bias towards the negative or positive.

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05/02/2022

Supple

For some of us balance is on a knifes edge, atop a mountain ridge, a high wire act – for others our balance can be on a wide platform, a valley floor, with a large safety net. The difference is clarity of purpose and a supple mind.

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18/01/2022
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LAST 3 MARKETS

See how the Top End Market has been performing.

Xmas - M4 2023

Are you serious councillors, or is this a misprint in The Age (Adam Carey Nov 14)

“Boroondara (all 11 councillors) said it opposed the government’s decision to give residents the freedom to build secondary homes – or granny flats – on their properties without a planning permit, raising concerns about neighbourhood character, amenity and car parking.”

Spring - M3 2023

Market in a Minute: Spring M32023: Melbourne’s $2m+ housing market sees decreased auction transparency with only 20% selling under the hammer. Prices slightly retreat, particularly for B and C graders. Inner East remains a hotspot due to Aussie Asian demand, while Bayside and Stonnington face challenges. Market unpredictability is evident as buyer urgency has left all but the Inner East.

May - M2 2023

Mal, what do you mean Volatile market?

You know that fiery girlfriend or boyfriend you are showing up for and you don’t know whether it’s going to be a great date or a disaster – that’s a volatile market.

It’s a risk. Do you go to the party, risk a public flop but increase your chances of getting lucky or do you stay home and text where it’s safe, but not much can happen – that’s a volatile strategy choice – auction or sit tight.

MARKET NEWS

Every Monday, keep up to date on Top End News from Hawthorn to Toorak to Brighton to Albert Park and all of Top End Melbourne.

Its mostly in your mind

06/04/2024

“Mal, what’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with my agent?

What’s wrong with my property as a seller?

Why am I always missing out as a buyer?

Nuances @ $5m & $11m

24/03/2024

Buy Sell works. Late last year, our clients approached us, expressing their desire to discontinue a renovation project. Despite their home being halfway demolished since purchase two years prior, we managed to sell it for more than we initially paid, when we bought it for them. Simultaneously, we facilitated the purchase of a move-in ready property with potential for improvement or the option to retain its current state, all while putting money back into their pockets.

Volcano on Mary @ $18m

16/03/2024

At the Top End we continue to feel positive about where the market could be going, after the conclusion of our 3rd and final week of the 100 Auction Test (2024M1 – Opening).

Overall, the market eased upwards during February buts really its line ball – on the edge – results are patchy and volatile, and the market is still punishing mistakes.

The good news is the Bidderman freefall of 2023M4 – Pre Xmas has been arrested.

All the stats and today’s action below, including a last one standing s…fight at Mary Street, Grace Park on Monday, which went past $14m, $16m and $18m on the fly.

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Ali and Craig Tiley had relocated to Melbourne from the US and were unfamiliar with the local property market. They were looking for support to demystify the Australian way of buying and selling property which is very different to the US model they knew.

We developed a shortlist of potential homes and a buy recommendation. By encouraging them to look beyond initial impressions and consider the inherent value of the home they chose to purchase, Ali and Craig were able to buy into a premium Brighton location two minutes from the action.

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Topics covered: * What is an Expression of Interest? * Why are they so prevalent at Top End? * How many would you sell in a good year in each category roughly? Lower $3m – $6m Middle $8m – $12m Top – $15m+ * EOI – why are they prevalent and not auctions? which are universal $2m and below. * When do they work best for the seller? * Can they ever work better for the buyer? * Rookie mistakes then as a seller and as a buyer when it comes to EOI? * Is there a formula for an EOI? Everybody’s process seems different * How can a buyer know the rules when they are never written down? * What would you do Marcus if you are about to buy an $8m home in an EOI? * Would you wait till the deadline day to offer or go another day and what do you offer? Feel free to like, subscribe, share and comment. marketnews.com.au www.james.net.au Mal James: 0408 107 988 mal@james.net.au
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST MELBOURNE || With Marcus Chiminello (Full Interview)
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Feel free to like, subscribe, share and comment. www.james.net.au Gina Kantzas: 0457 835 255 Mal James: 0408 107 988 marketnews.com.au
MAXWELL HOUSE, TOORAK || With Richard Blight (Full Interview)
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A couple of weeks ago we celebrated with Grant Rheuben from Loan Market on him being the No.1 broker in all of Australia. Wow! Last week he joined Mal to discuss all things interest rates, finances, bridging loans, and how to be bank ready when it comes to transacting real estate. Grant & his wife Caroline, are also past clients of ours, who we helped purchase their family home over 15 years ago! Feel free to like, subscribe, share and comment. www.james.net.au Gina Kantzas: 0457 835 255 Mal James: 0408 107 988 marketnews.com.au
NO.1 MORTGAGE BROKER IN AUS || With Grant Rheuben (Full Interview)
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Feel free to like, subscribe, share and comment. www.james.net.au Gina Kantzas: 0457 835 255 Mal James: 0408 107 988 marketnews.com.au
THE AUCTION PROCESS || With Scott Patterson (Full Interview)
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Feel free to like, subscribe, share and comment. www.james.net.au Gina Kantzas: 0457 835 255 Mal James: 0408 107 988 marketnews.com.au
ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT || With Garry Donovan (Full Interview)
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OFF MARKETS || With Mal James & Simone Clarke
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