Seven-star energy rating for new homes. The Victorian Government recently announced a set of new building standard that are to take into effect from 1st October 2023 with a transition strategy to occur from 1st May 2023. These new changes will mean, new home owners will find it cheaper to heat and cool your property all year round. It is anticipated to be more comfortable to occupy, particularly against...
Common risks when building a custom home. When building your dream home, it can be both one of the most exciting times of your life and one of the scariest. Both for good reason. This can be a self rewarding experience provided you set out with good intentions and a realistic approach. For many homeowners, this isn’t always the case. In this market insight, we take the opportunity to share some...
Top things to do in Reservoir Reservoir is an established suburb located 11 kms from the Melbourne CBD (city). The suburb has seen a significant gentrification shift over the last decade which has in turn brought many new amenities to the area. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Summerhill Shopping Centre Summerhill Shopping Centre features 26 shops, which include Coles, ALDI,...
Historically, concrete flooring was seen in commercial and retail properties. They have been used for many decades, but there is a new trend popping up, particularly in Melbourne. Concrete flooring is making an appearance in residential homes. There are a number of benefits polished concrete flooring can offer you and you home. In this market insight we highlight some of them (in no...
Melbourne's highest and lowest life expectancy. No doubt we all want to live a long healthy and prosperous life. Did you know that there are many places in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria that have quite different life expectancy? You heard it right! Some people actually live longer on average in certain places. Lets explore this interesting fact. It's been proven for...
Top things to do in Oakleigh Oakleigh is a vibrant established suburb known for its eateries and international food. The suburb has many great amenities to enjoy all year round. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Oakleigh Central Oakleigh Central is the heart of the suburb. Always busy with foot traffic you'll find more than 40 stores to shop at. Eaton Mall Eaton...
Top things to do in Ringwood Ringwood has become a well regarded established suburb. It's become a very good employment hub, while its filled with many amenities and recreational activities. The suburb is well suited to families of all ages. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Eastland Shopping Centre Eastland Shopping Centre is situated in the heart of the suburb. Perhaps some...
Melbourne ranked top ten (10) liveable cities. According to the 2022 Global Liveability Index recently released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Melbourne is the only city in Australia to reach the 10. The EIU ranked 173 cities around the world on a variety of factors, including health care, crime rates, political stability and infrastructure to name a few. Melbourne officially came in...
Top things to do in Doncaster Doncaster is among the most sought after suburbs in metropolitan Melbourne. Notably known for its schools, it's also filled with many amenities and suited to families of all ages. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Westfield Doncaster Shopping Town The redeveloped Westfield Doncaster Shopping Town has really recharacterised the lifestyle in...
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...