Autumn is the time of year that transitions summer into winter. Watching the leaves change colour and seeing the floors fill with beautiful leaves is a such a therapeutic time of year. Autumn is the perfect time to maintain your property before the winter sets in. With expected rain falls to increase and colder nights, its time to set your home up. Here are a few things idea to maintain your...
A full turn-key house is an upgrade made available by home builders in which they take care of necessary additions to the home, like internal wall painting, flooring, and blinds. By upgrading to a full turn-key package, you can relax knowing your home truly will be a 'move-in ready' solution. Once you receive the keys you can immediate lease the property or move in and start living the dream! A full...
When buying a brand new Apartment it is very common to see a storage cage included. There are many benefits of a storage cage and here we explore them. A storage cage is often built with chain-wire or a welded mesh frame. A storage cage can vary in shape and size but they generally don’t exceed 6m3. They can be built from floor to ceiling or to a nominated height (such as an over car bonnet). Some can...
When buying off-the-plan not much can happen in the way of settlement until the vendor has received a certificate of occupancy. Your property must pass a series of inspections. These inspections may include a variety of reviews such as a fire safety check, an electrical or plumbing inspection and any other general building inspections What is required for a certificate of occupancy? In order to obtain...
Don’t set and forget – always ensure your insurance is up to date. When buying a property it’s important to ensure your asset is insured against any unforeseen events. It’s likely to be the most expensive asset you buy. We’ve noticed overtime investors review their property portfolio performance but neglect to review their insurance. Insurance cover provides a vast range of unforeseen...
Common mistakes buyers make - and how to avoid them. Buying a home is one of the biggest commitments you’ll make in a lifetime. If you can get it right the first time, you’ll obviously increase the chances of adding more properties to your net wealth. In doing so this article may help you prevent some common mistakes buyers make. You may also enjoy our article on "First Home Buyers - 5...
How do valuers assess a property valuation? No matter if you purchase a brand new, off-the-plan or second-hand property, we are all in the mercy of the valuer. This is less relevant for a cash buyer, but for the most part, buyers require borrowed funds to complete their purchase. This means the bank will employ a valuer of their choice to complete property valuation. There are many professionals in...
Once you have nominated your house design, floor plans, builder and received your building permit, it’s time to watch your home start building. This is a very exciting time, but it can be a nervous one if you are not aware of the build process. In this article we take the opportunity to highlight the different construction stages to minimise your nerves and help you enjoy this special...
In may parts of the world, multi-generational living is a cultural family lifestyle, but historically in Melbourne, it hasn't been the case. Well that's when property affordability became challenging.... It is quite common for many families to support one another with multiple generations living under the same roof. It allows family members to either travel the world during their youth or provide more...
According to the latest RACV analysis here are a list of Victoria’s latest crime statistics and home burglaries. Some suburbs may surprise you… The analysis conducted by the RACV use multiple data from government officials, the Victoria Police. Statistics sourced from 2018-19 studies have been collated to identify the most dangerous and safest suburbs in Melbourne. A scary thought…The data...