New changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme. The federal government has recently announced some new changes that will take into effect from 1st July 2023 aiming to help more Australians own a home sooner by expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme (HSG) criteria. The HSG is administered by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) on behalf of the Australian Government and...
As the winter continues to get colder, we wanted to share some of our favourite spicy dishes to warm ourselves during the coldest months of the year. Here are three (3) simple dishes jam packed with colour and flavour. Spicy Green Beans Credit image: healthyrecipesblogs.com/spicy-green-beans/ Ingredients: 0.5 kg green beans, washed and trimmed 2 tbsps soy sauce 1 tbsp Sriracha (plus extra to...
Understanding floor plans aren't always easy, particularly if you don't work in real estate. Viewing a floor plan and selecting the right one can be difficult if you can't visualise how it will look when it's finished building.At Crest Property Investments, we are buyers agents who aim to simplify the buying process, including finding it, negotiating price and presenting a solution that is right for you....
Sustainable living has been well received for many years. Many new home designs are placing much more focus on sustainable living to compliment the functionality of a home. At Crest Property Investments, we are very excited witness the evolvement of this and look forward to further change in the coming years ahead. In this market insight we share some simple tips that are very effective all year round in...
Building on a sloping block. Sourcing the perfect block of land to build your brand new home can be challenging. Will the frontage allow for the home you want? Is the property long enough to have an alfresco and/or backyard? Is the block in the right location and within budget? These are just some of the many considerations to figure out. What should you do if the block of your dreams is on a slope? In...
Client Success Story #3. In this market insight, we want to take the opportunity to share a wonderful success story where one of our clients experienced some capital growth from the property advice provided by Crest Property Investments. Client Success Story #3 Kim & Siok purchased a house and land package in Clyde. They bought the property to occupy. Previously residing in Sydney, they wanted to...
Choosing a family-friendly suburb. When buying a family home, no doubt we are all looking for a house that is spacious, functional and well suited to our family needs. Purchasing your own home is no easy task, so when buying your family home, its also important to consider the location. Not all areas offer the same family community environment. Finding a home is one things, matching it with your lifestyle...
Steps to purchasing property in an SMSF. Having the opportunity to use your superannuation to purchase a property is a super exciting prospect. This strategy has become widely popular over the last decade. At Crest Property Investments, we have helped many investors purchase the right property to suit their circumstances and the investment strategy. The founder of Crest Property Investments, Tristan...
Top things to do in Clayton Clayton is an highly populated suburb given its close radius to the Monash University (Clayton) and Monash Hospital. It's also a widely popular neighbourhood with a variety of amenities and public transport options. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: The Clayton Hotel Located opposite the Clayton train station its an easy place to get to. After a...
As interest rates see the first month on hold after consecutive months of increases, the Melbourne property market has seen a higher level of buying demand and property transactions. A number of suburbs in both house and units prices witness some capital growth. Here we focus and share the latest quarterly figures within the Melbourne property market. Top growth suburbs by median house price Here is a...