Darren Barclay-Blue Star Financial Services.

30/03/2026

I notice 2 reviews on my business fb profile. Never heard of the two guys placing a review. Clearly bored trolls. After some research I note both are fake fb sites. 100% trolls. One did the same thing on another business fb site. Daz

19/12/2024

Rarely, if ever, I spend time with any self-adulation but as Xmas nears and one reflects on the year to read these comments from clients does fill you with a great sense of pride and purpose:

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Thanks Darren.
Your knowledge and assistance during this process has been invaluable. Not sure when this settlement would have actually occurred without you.
Appreciate everything you’ve done.
Sarah

and

Bravo Darren! Well, done! Go you! Isn't it amazing what can be achieved when we ask with logic! Well, done - and Thanks!!!
Anika.

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All have a fun and safe Xmas and look forward to doing it all again in 2025. Cheers Daz (Blue Star Financial Services).

23/01/2024

Just noticing some Banks reducing their Fixed Rates down to close to the variable rate. Normally considered a precursor to variable rates reducing in time. Reducing fixed rates can also be a Bank strategy to lock in clients and their cash inflows for a set period to mitigate against any refinance risk. Before fixing any rates on your loans chat to me to ensure it is the right strategy for you.

Call now to connect with business.

01/08/2023

Gosh we needed that.

27/09/2022

NEGOTIATION //
Could you perform surgery better than a surgeon? Could you play basketball better than a professional player?

Probably not, right?

Well, the same goes for negotiating against a Real Estate Agent. These are experienced negotiators who do this for a living. The chances of an everyday person winning a negotiation against a Real Estate Agent are slim to none.

Yes, you might be a great bargainer or the first to find a good deal, but negotiating one on property requires far greater experience and expertise.

I have a proven track record of buying property at the lowest price possible due to my access to market intelligence, my ability to buy off-market and of course my strong negotiation expertise. After all, buying property is something I do every week as a transaction advisor.

Buy sooner and smarter - call us on 0419 326 361 or send an email to [email protected]

22/07/2022

I great guide to where property sits at the present. There are pockets of growth but overall a drop in values as expected.

Parts of Australia that boomed fastest through the pandemic are now being hit the hardest by falls as the property market turns down in the face of growing economic uncertainty.

21/02/2022

A great article on where the property values sit today and what is expected over the next 1-2 years.

Cheers

Property prices are predicted to increase a little more before rising interest rates reduce buyers’ budgets and push prices lower. So, will it get any easier to buy?

07/12/2021

Thanks for the insight Greville Pabst

Given I am the Chairman of WBP Group - one of Australia’s largest property valuation companies with over three decades of experience - I thought it could be useful to share with you all some of the things valuers assess when looking at your property...

🏡 Direct comparison method: This involves the analysis of recent sales of comparable properties in the local area over the past six or so months, and seeing how those sales compare to your property.

🏡 Summation method: This is where they sum together the added value of the land and its improvements, including the house and other ancillaries like a pool or landscaping.

🏡 Land facets: taking into account the size, shape, dimensions, and topography of the land, as well as the position, aspect, views, where the sun falls, access, exposure to noise... you get the drift!

🏡 Inside the house: property valuers look at the floor space of a dwelling, and how it’s utilised through great design, as well as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. The kitchen and the quality of fixtures and fittings are also key things valuers look out for.

30/11/2021

The best in the Industry.

Despite lengthy lockdowns in the nation's biggest property markets of Melbourne and Sydney, buyer demand has reached record levels according to the latest REA Insights Housing Market Indicators Report.

So, with so much competition, you're probably wondering, 'how do I stand a chance?'

In my 30 years of experience, I have built up extensive inside knowledge. I know all the scripts. I know all the agents. I know how they operate. I know all the negotiation tactics.

THIS is how you stand a chance. Side-by-side, we can stick together - and I can be in your corner to help you through such a competitive time.

In my recent experience, it's become obvious - most people are like a deer in headlights trying to negotiate and compete against agents who do this day in, day out.

Consider myself and my team as your source of market intelligence and practical advice. We bridge the gap between you and investment-grade properties. Most of these properties are not advertised publicly or online, meaning we can find you off-market property investments in Melbourne or elsewhere that you will not find anywhere else.

To find out more information, get in touch with my team today on 03 9589 3886.

30/11/2021

Worth a read. Danielle is my Financial Planner and a gem at that.

In the past, wealth was often passed on through an inheritance. But with our longer lifespans, and the higher cost of living (especially housing), the desire

30/11/2021

67% of the people cannot be wrong.

Sadly the Major banks concentrated so much on Profits and Cost cutting for so long they forgot about their Staff and Clients.

Most of the quality staff left to become Mortgage Brokers and here is the result.

Feel free to contact me to review your Financial Position.

The Festive season is a great time to enjoy and let your hair down which after the last 2 years is well deserved for us all but it is also not a bad time to check on matters of importance.

Your financial security.

Cheers and Enjoy the slide into Xmas.

Mortgage brokers wrote a record 67 per cent of all new residential home loans in the September quarter, according to MFAA data. More than two in three home loans (66. 9 per cent) were written by mor