New government incentives for buyers - here is the latest. Both the state and federal governments have worked together to stimulate the construction industry with the following incentives: HomeBuilder package The home builder package is $25,000 up until 31 December 2020. This has been extended offering $15,000 from 1st January 2021 to 31st March 2021. The be eligible for the home builder grant the...
A routine inspection is an effective way to ensure your investment property is being looked after by your tenant. It is also an opportune time to assess the property for any repairs, damages or safety issues that should be fixed. Having the property in pristine condition will increase your chances of keeping a happier tenant and a higher rental income. Employing a property manager to take care of your...
What you can borrow and what you should borrow can vary greatly. The amount between the two can be the difference between buying a property you can purchase and settle or proceeding to soon learn you’ll be loosing your deposit plus other penalties. Before purchasing a property it’s quite important to establish your borrowing capacity in advance. In this market insight we discuss this in more...
Top things to do in Camberwell Camberwell is a beautifully designed suburb. An affluent location with a great family community. Located 9kms from the Melbourne CBD, its a suburb that is well connected. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Camberwell Place Camberwell Place is a boutique shopping centre located on Burke Road, in the heart of Camberwell. The centre is anchored...
Rental Market Snapshot: Due to the global pandemic, covid-19 impacted vacancy rates and rent yields across the country. After the second wave of Melbourne moving into lock-down, these numbers further deteriorated. The outlook looks very positive ad we should see these numbers improve. Taking a look at both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, regional Victoria has outperformed. Numbers from...
Thinking of buying off the plan? Purchasing a brand new property can be very rewarding. Walking into a home smelling the freshly painted walls or admiring the stone surface of your new kitchen island bench are just a couple of things that make buying off the plan an amazing decision. There are many reasons why buying off the plan is a great way to purchase a property, however in the market insight...
When buying an off the plan property, its important to take note of the specifications and inclusions list. Knowing what fixture and fittings are included in the build will highlight the anticipated quality you'll expect. What are fixture and fittings? Fixture and fittings are two separate things. Fixtures are items that are secured or bolted to the walls or floor, such as lights. Fittings on the other...
Having your home smell great, makes a home more inviting and welcoming. Keeping it smelling nice can be challenging if you have children, lower ventilation, pets etc. Here we outline some ways to make your home smell great. Candles look and make your home smell great Candles are really effective. The light shimmering can also be quite majestic. Many candles can offer a short term aromatic smell. They...
At Crest Property Investments, we have been assisting buyers for many years, by sourcing brand new or off the plan properties. Our niche service as a buyers advocate also known as a buyers agent is quite different to a traditional real estate agent. Here we share the key differences between our buyers advocacy service and a real estate agent. Buyers agent: We act on behalf of the buyer We act in the...
Top things to do in Ascot Vale Ascot Vale is a lively inner city suburb, just 6 kms from the Melbourne CBD. It has gone through quite a gentrification phase and showing signs of becoming an affluent area. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Tickity Boo Tickity Boo is a unique kid play centre in Melbourne, Providing best birthday party or private function with a memorable...