Attending open inspections is a crucial step in the home-buying process, but knowing what to look for can make all the difference. As a...

The last 6 weeks of 2024 saw the Ballarat property market slow down for the Christmas holidays. As we kick off the new year, there are...

As we approach the end of the 2024 year we reflect on some of our favorite purchases for both home owner and investor clients of ours who...

It was great to see a big event at Victoria Park with Cold Chisel headlining a brilliant concert in front of over 25,000 fans! As we are...

Wyndham Vale, a rapidly growing suburb in Melbourne's outer west, continues to attract attention from buyers and investors alike. Here's...

The post covid era has seen a dramatic increase in interest rates which has had an interesting effect on the Geelong and surrounding...

As we enter the new financial year, there are a significant number of houses for sale in the Ballarat region. 1032, three bedroom plus...

With interest rates at their current levels, most mortgage holders are paying over 6% approx. interest, making it unsustainable for...

As predicted in our 2024 property market outlook https://www.oconnellba.com.au/post/ballarat-property-market-outlook-2024 The Ballarat...

The impact of interest rate rises in 2023 has been significant in the Ballarat region with the median value dropping 13.73% in Ballarat...

Selling a property can be a complex and overwhelming process, requiring careful planning, market knowledge, and negotiation skills. To...

In a climate of rising interest rates and apprehension about the property market's future, the prospect of homeownership may seem out of...

With the inevitability that interest rates will likely continue to rise over the coming months and potentially into next year, we are...

We all hear the success stories of others and how they have managed to create wealth and income streams through investing in property....

Recently, treasurer Josh Frydenburg announced we could see changes in the coming months from financial regulators to reduce the amount of...

There is no doubt that 2020 has been an unpredictable year for all. No one could have anticipated that metropolitan Melbourne would be...

With a vast majority of industries being forced to work from home for almost 6 months now, it has led a lot of families to reconsider...