Most common home burglary entry points. When buying a home, the last thing you want to worry about is the threat of having your home broken into. Unfortunately home burglaries can occur in any suburb any time. It is important to always secure your home to prevent these occurrences In this market insight we highlight the most common home burglary entry points and some tips to avoid...
There continues to be many suburbs within metropolitan Melbourne fetching past the million dollar figure. Toorak continues to hold the top spot at $5,550,000. Second and third place was Flinders and Canterbury surpassing $4,110,000 and $3,361,000 respectively. Rounding up the top 5, was Brighton which was previously third in the last quarter and and Shorum both fetching $3,300,000. The majority of...
Property investors need an investment team. Regardless if you are a first time property investor or a seasonal experienced one, good investment decisions are made when you have the support of an investment team. A team that you can outsource trusted responsibilities making the process seamless and more efficient. An investment team doesn't have to cost you more, but it will enhance your investment...
How is landlord cover premiums calculated? When owning an investment property, having a contingency in place is important. Landlord cover is a policies that can protect your investment asset from several potential issues. Having insurance can be a financial safety net in the event of many unforeseen circumstances. How is landlord cover premiums calculated? The following is a general list to offer you...
What to know when buying property in a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF). It's such an exciting prospect to be able to consolidate your superannuation into a SMSF with the aim of buying an investment property. For new investors, this can be a great way to experience the process of investing with little impact on your personal circumstances, subject to you receiving regular super contributions. For...
Top things to do in Bendigo One of the largest township in regional Victoria, Bendigo was founded in 1851 and now is home to over 120,000 people. It is also a very popular tourist destination and visited by many all year round. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Bendigo Town Hall Located in the heart of Bendigo this is one of the city’s greatest architectural achievements from...
What to consider when choosing a construction loan. If you want to build a new house or perhaps update your existing property, this generally funded through a construction loan. It is quite common that many of our clients want our help sourcing a house and land package. In this market insight we aim to highlight some things to consider when choosing a construction loan. What is a construction...
What to ask yourself before buying a home. When buying a home, its among one of the most exciting lifestyle events you'll ever encounter. It is also a nervous one... Doing some research is important, while seeking advice is priceless! Here are a some helpful questions you should ask yourself when making the decision to purchase a home. What motivates you to buy a home? Understanding...
Client Success Story #1. 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 #1 Adam & Felicity purchase a house and land package in Geelong/Armstrong Creek. Their investment increased by approximately $119,100 prior to...
Rental price increases. Over the course of 2022 calendar year, we witnessed many changes in the property market. One of the more notable highlights and warmly welcomed by property investors (landlords) we the recent rise in rental yields. The residential property market has seen a shortage in supply for places to rent. The high demand has placed upward pressures on asking rental prices. According to...