There is a common misconception that the saying "never let a good crisis go to waste" is a political one, often attributed to Winston Churchill. The saying itself leaves a bit to be desired in terms of helping those around you, but there is an important truth buried within this maxim that has been used time and time again by those who wish to take advantage of tumultuous times.
As a community we have come together, by doing the complete opposite - staying apart. By flattening the curve we have taken pressure off our busy healthcare system and given ourselves the opportunity to get back to a new normal, quicker than expected.
If you wish to attract top dollar from the sale of your property, there’s no doubt that presentation matters, particularly in a competitive market.
The second half of 2019 across Melbourne, and in particular our key inner north neighbourhoods, ended on a ‘bullish’ high. This was underpinned by strong buyer demand and limited property supply.
Following a strong finish to 2019, property owners have noted the buoyant market and are ready to sell after a long wait watching from the side-lines.
With our period homes, excellent schools, abundance of green spaces and numerous public transport options, it’s no wonder buyers continue to be drawn to the Bentleigh region.
While many property analysts anticipated a market recovery in the second half of 2019, very few were able to predict the speed and strength of the upward price trend once it began.
The local property market finished on a significant high in 2019, and the start to this year looks no different.