It’s hard to deny that house prices in Melbourne and Sydney are through the roof. And it’s not uncommon to hear people blame the government’s ‘relaxed’ rules for foreign investment in Australia. And more often than not, overseas investors are misunderstood and seen as purely negative. People are quick to make assumptions and get […]
WHAT REALLY SETS PROPERTY APART FROM OTHER INVESTMENTS? Aside from return on investment, potential for negative gearing and the opportunity to gain a loan for a majority of the investment’s value, there are other factors that distinguish property from other investments. While anticipated return is obviously an important reason for selecting one investment over the […]
With Australian property prices continually on the rise and foreign investment both encouraged and welcomed by the government, the Australian government needs to look at helping its citizens who might not be as financially well off. The median house price is currently at a record high of $826K in Melbourne, so how do we go […]
Property managers don’t drive the fancy cars, but they should be praised just as much as their sales agent counterparts. Tenants and landlords everywhere grumble about their property managers, assuming they aren’t doing their job properly or are simply doing nothing at all. It makes sense that the source of most complaints that real estate […]
When Bruce Oliver and Ivan Tandyo started Xynergy Realty in 2008 out of Ivan’s two-bedroom apartment, they had no idea they would manage over $1.3 billion worth of assets ten years later. This year marks Xynergy Realty’s ten-year anniversary, providing a time to reflect on all the duo have been able to achieve – from […]
Find what your life is worth living for. Passion changes everything. IN 2008, Melbourne man Bruce Oliver took the risk of a lifetime. At 31, Mr Oliver was earning a six-figure salary as a finance broker and telecommunications sales representative. But he always had a passion for real estate, and when a real estate agent […]
How Melbourne’s Property Market Has Changed in A Decade Melbourne’s property landscape has drastically changed in the past 10 years and aside from price, other changes have made way that shape it to be what it is today. Bruce Oliver co-founded the Melbourne-based agency Xynergy Realty in 2008 and discusses the key changes to the […]
Xynergy Realty’s 10th Year Anniversary Gala Dinner From humble beginnings, we have achieved significant growth in the past decade as we reflect and celebrate our 10th anniversary this year. Making our mark in the property industry has been rewarding and we are thrilled that we have reached our 10th birthday. Since our inception with a […]
Tips to Successfully Get a Loan Until today, many Australian are still relying on loans to be able to buy their first home. However, the process of getting a loan is always challenging. Because of high demands, lenders in Australia have become more selective in providing loans and conduct thorough evaluation process for every application. […]
Renting vs Purchasing – How to know when the time is right to switch Most Australians dream to own their own home. The benefits of a mortgage over long-term renting are pretty straight-forward, with ownership of the property usually leading to capital growth in the long run. Rent on the other hand is often referred […]