Single storey vs double storey homes. This is a question asked by a number of our clients. When buying a house and land package, there are a large variety of choices to select from, both internally and externally. If the buying intention is to purchase a home to occupy or to invest, no one person settles on the same type of home. In this market insight, we discuss the difference between a single storey...
Buying a townhouse is a good investment. Buying a home at any stage of life is a big decision. For first home buyers, buying a townhouse can be a great footprint into the property market, while savvy investors can find a well located property with low maintenance. Not everyone wants a townhouse. At Crest Property Investments, we help source brand new and off the plan properties for buyers. In our daily...
Picking the best apartment in a development. Apartment living is a popular way for many Australians to occupy blue chip suburbs or inner city locations without paying the price of a stand alone house. When looking to purchasing an apartment in a development, you'll soon discover that not all apartments are created equal. Some are shaped differently, others may be larger, some feature a courtyard...
Site preparation sets the foundation of the build. A good build must start with the right site preparation. In this market insight, we share the steps of what's required to transform a vacant block of land into a site ready to commence construction. Step 1 – Initial site analysis Prior to breaking ground and commencing the build, an initial site analysis is completed. An assessment is undertaken...
The value a garage adds to a property. There is evidence that there is always a growing trend for a car space, this is in high demand when located inside close proximity to the city. Many modern home designs feature a garage as part of artistically presenting a beautiful front facade. With Melbourne's culture, Melbournians still choose to drive to work over using public transport, the value of a garage...
Rental Market Snapshot: The Melbourne property market has shown good signs of consistency in both vacancy rates and higher yields. As rental demand continues to increase, these figures are expected to improve as the year 2022 unfolds. Regional Victoria continues to demonstrate better vacancy rates, while the rental income is also increasing at a higher rate in comparison to metropolitan...
Property investment mistakes. No investors ever wants to encounter a mistake when implementing an investment strategy. We all do our due diligence with the aim of making money but certain mistakes can cause problems. In this market insight, we take the opportunity to share some of the property investment mistakes so you can look to avoid them in future. 1. Not understanding the...
There are many different types of properties available to buyers. Townhouse living has grown in popularity over the last decade. In this market insight we discuss 5 reasons to consider buying a townhouse. 1: Townhouses feature a full turn-key solution When buying a new townhouse, the developer will offer a full turn-key solution. This means you're buying a fully completed home that features...
How to rate a good suburb. Metropolitan Melbourne is blessed with some incredibly designed suburbs. Whether you’re buying a new home to live in or looking to invest, there are many contributors and factors that narrow a good suburb down to suit your particular needs. Owner occupiers may factor more contributors to a suburb that features lifestyle, while investors may be looking for suburbs that are...
Will working from home change floor plans? The global pandemic (AKA covid-19) has caused inevitable change in the way we socialise, relax and work. It has no doubt changed our lives forever and we either learn from it or we get stuck in the now. In this market insight, we discuss how working from home may become the norm for many years or even decades to come. The days of a corporate office may never be...