Many years ago, many buyers purchasing apartments and townhouses were acquiring them for investment purposes. However, it’s becoming a more preferred choice for many Melbournians to buy these types of residences to occupy rather than invest. Married couples wanting to stay close to the city are regularly looking for spacious Apartments and Townhouses, while many sole occupants prefer it. The...
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Melbourne property under $500K. It’s evident that property prices in Melbourne continue to increase. Many find it difficult to meet the affordability, while others are fortunate to manage a large property portfolio. Nevertheless, every type of buyer would be very interested in sourcing a quality property, particularly Melbourne property under $500K. As at September 2017, here are some property...
Our kitchens are the centre of family life. They now serve as a meeting room, study, dining room and social place. How many people have their breakfast on the kitchen bench? Kitchens are no longer known for the centre of food preparation. Did you know… we love kitchens so much, they have doubled in size since the 1920s. Apparently, we spend more downtime and waking hours in our kitchens than any other...
Investing in Apartments, is it really worth it? The relentless housing boom in Australia’s cities, especially Melbourne and Sydney, is often framed as an inter-generational conflict in which younger generations are being priced out of the market by baby boomers. This is not necessarily true if they consider buying a property type that is more affordable while establishing a career and accumulate their...
If you ask a real estate agent to name three of the most important things a property should have, you’ll likely hear ‘location, location, location.’ That phrase has been in use at least since 1926, according to The New York Times , and is just as relevant now as it was then. Interestingly, this applies to buyers looking to either occupy the property or to invest. Why does location matter so much?...
First home buyers, buying your first home is generally the biggest financial commitment of your life. Of course, it’s absolutely normal to feel a mix of emotions… Are we doing the right thing? Can we actually afford it? Should I buy close to the city? Should I wait longer? What if the market changes? As property advisers, we understand the concerns that surround you. It is our role to help...