Yes... We are Open For Business
During Stage 4 Lockdown Restrictions, Real Estate Agents are still Open for Business. How we operate has changed, with the majority of business conducted online. The future of Real Estate and buying/selling/renting will no doubt be very different to how it has been. We are still able to provide a full service with appraisals, listings, and viewings, however it is now even more importan...
When Stage 4 Restrictions end
- will you be ready? We know that buyers cannot physically inspect your homes right now, but as soon as restrictions ease, there are many people champing at the bit to find their dream home!! If you are thinking of moving, let us help you prepare for the Spring Selling season...... shoot us a dm or contact Janet and David to book your virtual appraisal today.......0419 503 327 | 0438 788 595...
Stage 4 Restrictions and how they effect you
To Our Valued Landlords, Tenants, Vendors & Buyers, As you will now be aware, from 11:59pm Wednesday 5th August 2020, Real Estate offices across Metropolitan Melbourne are required to close their doors for the next 6 weeks due to Victorian Stage 4 Covid19 Lockdown! For the next six (6) weeks the rules no longer permit physical inspections of any type for any property. LANDL...
FREE eBOOK \ Downsizing in Australia
Everything you need to know about moving to a smaller place. There are many reasons that might bring about the need to downsize, and for some, the opportunity to move to a smaller home is an exciting new life chapter and lifestyle change. But our homes are very personal, which is why downsizing is often emotionally charged and complicated. On the one hand, a downsizer wants to mainta...
Government Home builder Scheme
Are you wanting more information regarding the Government Home Builder Scheme? HomeBuilder is a time-limited grant program to help the residential construction market to bounce backfrom the Coronavirus crisis. HomeBuilder will provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 tobuild a new home or substantially renovate an existing ...
One in five home loan deferral customers in strife
Consumer confidence may be rising, but the country's big banks suspect about 96,000 home loan borrowers who asked for a six-month loan deferral are facing financial difficulties. Source: Australian Financial Review Karen Maley Columnist Major banks are bracing for a savage increase in problems in their massive mortgage portfolios after preliminary investigations suggest up to one in...
Getting a pet and keeping the peace with your landlord
There's no denying that dogs are man's best friend, but the belief has never been more true. We’re collectively spending more time at home and it's never been a better time to accommodate a furry housemate (for the indefinite future)! Just like deciding to adopt a pet that might be around for more than a decade, you must take the time to determine if you’re in the right place. Th...
Mother's Day Competition
Mother's Day Compeition Hey everyone, be sure to enter our great Mother's Day Competition - follow the link below to enter. https://bit.ly/MRE_MOTHERS_DAY_COMPETITION Nominate a great mum to win this awesome prize.... Which includes: - 1 JBL Noise Cancelling wireless headphones- 1 Bottle Saint Hilaire Sparking Wine- 1 Box of Ferrero Collection Chocolates- 1 packet of bath bombs- ...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Landlords
Housing New laws are being introduced into Victoria’s Parliament to help protect residential tenants facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These new laws are set to come into effect to help protect tenants in residential properties from eviction, other than in exceptional circumstances, and allow for the rent to be reduced if they are suffering financial ha...
Risk Mitigation for Landlords In Viral Times
Risk Mitigation for Landlords in Viral Times Recently our Director was invited to discuss the latest situation for both tenants and landlords during the pandemic. Uwe Jacobs of Property Friends hosted the interview which can be seen below. Rent Reduction Landlords and tenants are encouraged to negotiate for a temporary rent reduction, however they will need to make up the payment once the s...
Are you ready for home schooling?
The name itself presents a problem; how to effectively separate one from the other? First off, there’s no need to swap your family photos for algebra posters and replicate a traditional classroom - just make sure you’ve got clean tables to work on and a well-lit room, and make it your own. Some parents prefer learning-free zones, but if you’re tight on space, you c...
Warning: Real Estate Market Alert
The perfect real estate storm for sellers is here.... Have you been sitting at home or work, wondering whether now is the right time to sell your home? Worried that there are not enough properties on the market, so you won't be able to find your next dream home? Stop worrying...... We all know property markets can change, but right now conditions for property sellers have nev...
Swimming Pools and Spas - new legislation
You may be aware that new regulations have come into force regarding pool safety. On average, four young children die in Victoria in home swimming pools or spas each year, and many more are taken to hospital for near-drownings. We encourage the active supervision of young children in and around swimming pools and spas at all times. In Victoria, the construction and installation of swimming po...
Hastings Suburb Statistics
Hastings Suburb Statistics – check out how your suburb faired up to October 2019 When deciding on your investment and whether your suburb has been the right choice, it is good to know the information recorded by RP Data. I am delighted to be able to provide you with the information for Hastings, Victoria and you may be interested to see if you are sitting on a a great investment...
Mornington Suburb Statistics Report
Mornington Suburb Statistics – check out how your suburb faired up to September 2019 When deciding on your investment and whether your suburb has been the right choice, it is good to know the information recorded by RP Data. I am delighted to be able to provide you with the information for Mornington, Victoria and you may be interested to see if you are sitting on a a great investment! ...
Release of Deposit - Section 27
Deposits The deposit paid under a Contract of Sale of land is normally 10% of the purchase price. It can less or more if the buyer and seller agree, unless the sale relates to an “off the plan” purchase where the deposit cannot be more than 10% of the purchase price. The deposit is normally held in the trust account of the Marketing Agent or the Seller’s Solici...
Real Estate Terms Explained
The exciting process of purchasing and selling real estate can involve potentially complex legal transactions, and from time to time you may come across terminology in contracts and legal paperwork that you’re not familiar with. Here are some of the most common terms you may encounter and their meaning: Acceptance: An acceptance of an offer according to its terms which usually lead...
Arthurs Seat Challenge Run Down
McNeill Real Estate takes on the Challenge We were thrilled to be involved in the Arthur's Seat Fun Run again this year, both as entrants and this year as a major Event Partner! The weather was quite dreadful in the week leading up to the run, however on the day it was quite kind! We had a great team of 12 people who proudly wore our run hats and took the challenge for t...
Supporting Ladder Project Foundation
McNeill Real Estate was delighted to attend the AFL Grand Final Dinner on 25 September, hosted by ANZ volunteers. The event was all in support of Ladder, who the ANZ volunteers had been providing hands-on program support to Ladder over the past 12 months. The night was hosted by 2 x Premiership player, Brad Sewell and guests heard from 3 x Premiership Captain and Brownlow Medalist, Mi...
TOP 10 REASONS TO GET A FREE APPRAISAL - WHEN YOU ARE NOT SELLING YOUR HOME
Ever wondered why you would need an appraisal from a Real Estate Agent when you are NOT selling your home..... It’s Tax Time and your Accountant needs to know the value of your investment for depreciation and/or possible capital gains or Land Tax purposes Your insurance premium is due for renewal and you want to make sure you have enough cover You want to re...
Researching the Private Schools for your children?
Private Schools Guide As you may be looking for the best Private Schools on the Peninsula and elsewhere in Victoria, for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or friend's children, take a look at the Private Schools Guide which gives you heaps of information to help you choose the ideal Private School for your loved one. Search the Schools Guide for a world of information on around 30...
It's Tax Time - 5 top Tips for Investors
With End of Financial Year deals and Tax time looming, now is the time to ensure you are able to claim your full deductions.... Source: ato.gov.au 1. Pre-pay interest If you have a fixed-rate loan and have an annual income that’s on close to being in the next tax bracket, it’s often worth considering pre-paying your interest for the next 12 months, as this will allow you to claim...
Winter Woollies – time to sell
Have you ever wondered whether Winter is a good time to sell??? Do you reckon the buyers won’t come out in the cold? Every Saturday has been cold & wet – Mother Nature has given us some amazingly diverse and spectacular shows!!! Think for a moment, if you were looking to buy a home, would you like to see it in its most natural state? Without a bright sun shini...
It's Tax Time
Property prices on the Mornington Peninsula have changed dramatically in the last year. We are coming into the end of the financial year....... Interest rates have dropped once again, the election is over and confidence is back as buyers return their focus to finding a new home. Topped with last minute spending by investors to maximise tax returns for the 2018-2019 tax year, this cou...
Congratulations to the winner of our Mother's Day competition
We are thrilled and delighted to announce that the winner of our Mother's Day competition is Haley Giles, who was nominated by her husband Rob Giles. Rob and the kids came in today to collect the prize, so that they could give mum Haley a HUGE surprise when she came home from work later today. Packed with delicious chocolates, Body Shop products and $100 voucher, Haley will no do...
Win this Mother's Day gift pack
💝💝COMPETITION TIME💝💝 💐It's time to pamper your Mum!💐 💐This Mothers Day spoil your Mum with this gorgeous gift!t Valued at over $200💐 ✅$100 Visa Gift Card✅A Body Shop Premium Collection Gift Set✅Yummy box of Lindt Lindor Chocolates 💐And we are going to make it SUPER easy for you to win!💐 Go to our facebook page 💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐 All you need to do is ✅...
Buy, Sell or lease
Whether you are looking to buy or rent your next home, sell your current home, or rent out an investment, we help people achieve their dreams by finding the perfect home for them. Contact us to discuss the various strategies we have for marketing your property to attract quality buyers.
Congratulations to the winner of our Easter Hamper competition
We are thrilled and delighted to announce that the winner of our Easter Hamper competition is Kristin McLoughlin and her family. Kristin and Ava came in to collect their prize today, and were excited when they saw how much chocolate was in the hamper! Wishing everyone a great, safe and happy Easter break. From all of us at McNeill Real Estate
Win this Easter Hamper
⚡️⚡️HUGE CHOCOLATE easter giveaway!⚡️⚡️🍫Follow the steps down below to be in the running👇🔥 Go to our facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/McNeillRealEstate/posts/2449349288644142 ✅LIKE this page ✅TAG a friend you would share this gift with SECRET EXTRA ENTRY👀: ✅Go to https://www.mcneillrealestate.com.au/competition for an additional entry! That's it! Entries cl...
Selling or Buying a property made easy - with our online offer system
We are excited to be entering a new decade, with many exciting things on the horizon. The World of Real Estate is changing and we are proud to be changing too. As part of the ever changing online world, we are delighted to have been involved in providing a fully online platform for receiving offers. This system has been trialled by us for 12 months, and the feedback from sellers an...
We Call it the Selling Season
Spring is well and truly in full steam. Every year, as the weather starts to warm up, genuine buyer enquiries go through the roof! With markets, flowers, sunshine and rain, it is bringing a freshness and vibrancy to everything we do. Most people are looking to be in their new home before the next School year starts. To ensure that you don’t miss out on this rush of buyers, y...
Spring is Coming
Welcome to Spring We are thoroughly looking forward to some bright sunny days and beautiful flowers all around. As you know local properties are selling and I am not sure if you have put your property on the market yet, but if you haven’t then the spring season is the time for selling. What we have found from previous years is that our buyer enquiries go through the roof as the wa...
Winner of our March Madness $500 Visa Gift Card Announced
Congratulations to our Winner – Peter – who was a successful entrant in our competition. Peter was randomly chosen as the winner of the $500 Visa Gift Voucher and will no doubt be spending the money wisely!!! With a holiday already planned, Peter will have some spending money so that he and Ann can enjoy themselves while away. We are thrilled with all the entries and thank everyone...
March Madness – Win $500 Gift card
McNeill Real Estate are giving you the chance to win a $500 Visa gift Card in the Month of March! To qualify to win you need to: Own your own home on the Mornington Peninsula…. and Have 15 minutes to spare. Text the word MARCH to 0419 503 327 for full details. Competition closes on March 31st 2018 and the winner will be d...
McNeill Real Estate in The Community
Our Director is a proud volunteer driver with the Peninsula Transport Assist who provide reliable transport for clients to attend hospital and medical appointments, as well as to go shopping, visit friends or relatives etc. The drivers are all volunteers who have been police checked and had a driving assessment by an independent driving instructor, their vehicles have been safety ch...
Mount Martha Suburb Statistics – check out how your suburb fared up to October 2017
Mount Martha Suburb Statistics – check out how your suburb fared up to October 2017 When deciding on your investment and whether your suburb has been the right choice, it is good to know the information recorded by RP Data. I am delighted to be able to provide you with the information for Mount Martha, Victoria and you may be interested to see if you are sitting on a a great investment!...
Mornington Real Estate Suburb Results
Mornington Suburb Statistics – check out how your suburb faired up to October 2017 When deciding on your investment and whether your suburb has been the right choice, it is good to know the information recorded by RP Data. I am delighted to be able to provide you with the information for Mornington, Victoria and you may be interested to see if you are sitting on a a great investment! Y...
Red Hill Suburb Statistics – check out how your suburb faired in May 2016
When deciding on your investment and whether your suburb has been the right choice, it is good to know the information recorded by RP Data. I am delighted to be able to provide you with the information for Red Hill, Victoria and you may not be surprised to see that it is a very tightly held location! You can download the full report Red Hill_suburb_statistics_report or just read thr...
Mount Eliza Suburb Statistics – check out how your suburb faired in May 2016
When deciding on your investment and whether your suburb has been the right choice, it is good to know the information recorded by RP Data. I am delighted to be able to provide you with the information for Mount Eliza, Victoria and you may be interested to see if you are sitting on a a great investment! You can download the full report suburb_statistics_report-Mount_Eliza_2016 or j...
Mornington Suburb Statistics – check out how your suburb faired in May 2016
When deciding on your investment and whether your suburb has been the right choice, it is good to know the information recorded by RP Data. I am delighted to be able to provide you with the information for Mornington, Victoria and you may be interested to see if you are sitting on a a great investment! You can download the full report suburb_statistics_report-Mornington_June_2016&n...
Mornington Suburb Statistics Report!
Currently wondering how Mornington is performing in relation to the Mornington Peninsula Market? Then follow this link to download your report today. suburb_statistics_report_mornington_May_2016
Preparing your Home for Sale – Part Four
Cleaning: It is believed that cleanliness is next to Godliness. This is the first and most obvious need especially just before inspections. Your home must be spotlessly clean and hygienic so buyers can look forward to moving into a sparkling and healthy home. Dust, grime, stains, slime and spillages are some of the major turn offs and so are dirty carpets, scuffed and scummy-looking floor...
Preparing your Home for Sale – Part Three
WHAT DOES HOME STAGING INVOLVE?Simply cleaning a house and doing routine maintenance, however, is only a small part of staging.Home staging involves:De-cluttering: This is the removing your personal belongings from the viewer’s sight. It helps in taking away the personality that comes with your own belongings. Usually, buyers visualize their own belongings in your home when planning to by...
Rates remain on hold but case for cut grows
Official rates on hold again over October Economic outlook remains cloudy Still a chance of rate cut this year Housing market weakening The Reserve Bank has again decided to leave official interest rates at the record low of 2.0 percent over October. Rates have now been on hold for five consecutive months but the prospect remains for another cut – perhaps as early as nex...
Preparing your home for sale – Part Two – Home Staging
HOME STAGING Regardless of the type of property you own, be it a freestanding house, a single unit, a cottage, a terrace, a heritage, a contemporary home or an investment property, it is vitally important in any economic times, and even more specifically in Australia where the real estate market remains slumped, to stage your home for sale. Staging ensures a greater appeal to all the buyers vi...
5 email metrics to better understand your audience
The great thing about email marketing is the ability to see who has opened your email, the exact time they opened it and what link(s) they clicked on. By understanding basic email stats you will find better ways to communicate with your customers, leading to more business and increased brand recognition. Here’s why you need to monitor basic email stats: Ensure your audience is...
10 reasons why you should be using LinkedIn
For those unfamiliar with LinkedIn, allow me to offer some quick insights behind this social platform. The platform is primarily centered around professionals and industry-relevant content. LinkedIn enables members to connect and share content with other professionals, including colleagues, peers, potential employers, business partners, and new employees. Put simply, think Facebook, but wi...
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE – part one
PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR SALE IMPORTANCE It is important that your home stands out from the competition if it is to sell quickly, add a few thousand to your final sale price and do so without too much hassle. The key is to ensure that it is actually well prepared for the sale. To achieve this, you need to do a small number of things that will add the most value to your home in the least amoun...
RP Data market preview, Melbourne: Week ending 13/4/14
There are 1,412 auctions scheduled this week ending 13 April 2014 in Melbourne compared to 626 this time last year. With 1,400 also scheduled in Sydney this weekend will provide a rare opportunity to compare the two capital city auction markets. The unprecedented increase in the number of auctions is part of a wider rise in homes on the market over the last month. There are now 22 per cent mor...
Mornington Victoria Residents – May Madness = Free Cash Offer
Calling all Mornington Victoria Australia residents – for a limited time we are running a competition where you can be in the draw to win $1,000 Cold Hard Cash just in time for the end of the financial year! If you live in Mornington Victoria and own your own (or have a mortgage), or own an investment property in Mornington Victoria then you are invited to contact me for details on...
Ways to show your home to its best advantage
Autumn is traditionally a busy time in real estate, but the changing weather can also bring its own set of challenges when you are trying to ensure your property is presented at its best for potential buyers. The following is a checklist of ideas to help with that presentation: 1. As the season of falling leaves, you need to be extra vigilant in keeping gutters and drains cleared of debris, pa...