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Advantages and disadvantages of buying an investment property

Buying an investment property is a popular asset to own. Both new and experienced investors often have similar reasons why they wish to purchase an investment property. There are many advantages and disadvantages. Here were discuss and summarise them. Advantages of purchasing an investment property:  The property market is generally more stable than other investment markets such as the share...

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What does titled land mean?

Land is a precious commodity. Some feel it’s the essence of property investment. Are you familiar with the term titled land? In this article we teach you what titled land is compared to untitled. In residential property, titled land is when the allotment has been officially recorded with the Land Registry. If your block is officially titled land it’s been granted a Certificate of Title. This...

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Common concerns when buying off the plan

Common concerns when buying off the plan. There are many benefits with buying off the plan, however some feel nervous or suspicious about it. In this article we want to highlight some common concerns when buying off the plan. Buying off the plan means you’re purchasing a property before it is completed. Below is a summary of common concerns: What if the builder goes bankrupt, will I lose...

Top things to do in Berwick

Top things to do in Berwick A family community based suburb located south east of the Melbourne CBD. The most prized suburb of the south east and for good reason. Here is a list of things to do, but in no particular order: Berwick Montuna Golf Club Berwick Montuna Golf Club & Driving Range was established back in 1947. A beautiful serene and picturesque location. Any keen golfer will provide...

Is covid-19 impacting the property market update

Property market update from Crest Property Investments: Despite the unprecedented market conditions in the wake of covid-19, there is still ongoing evidence suggesting the love for property remains strong. How is the property market adapting to lockdown 2.0? REA Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee demonstrated some key trends for Melbourne’s property market. Here is what was said. 1. Buyers still...

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Tips on keeping busy during home isolation

Never before have we spent so much time at home. The impact of covid-19 has certainly impacted what we do and where we do it. But it's not all doom and gloom. Here are some tips on keeping busy during home isolation. Lets get creative with arts and crafts We all have natural instincts to create. In fact it's the only thing we really do. Take this home isolation to become more creative. It can be...

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Why buy off the plan?

Have you ever considered buying a property off the plan? Why would we choose to buy off the plan? Most people love the smell of a new home... The new floorboards, the silky stone benchtops, the spacious new walk-in-robe or that inspiring hot tub!! There are many amazing things to love in a new property. There are also various financial benefits. However, these can differ depending on the type of...

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How to plan your day during covid-19

Covid-19 isn’t going anywhere fast and the reality is we may have to get used to this for a while. How to plan your day during covid-19. For many of us the biggest struggle isn’t failing to get things done, often the problem is poor motivation, distractions and time management. It can happen to anyone when they start to work from home or spend more time straying from their regular routine. Here...

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Success quotes from some of the world’s successful people

It's time to change your mindset. Here are some success quotes from some of the world's successful people. "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity" Albert Einstein - Theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics. Price is what you pay for. Value is what you get Warren Buffet - American investor, business tycoon, and philanthropist. Known...

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Rental Market Snapshot – June 2020

This is the latest Rental Market Snapshot as at June 2020. Here we highlight, metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. According to the The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) :- The proportion of vacant properties in metro Melbourne has increased from 2.3% in March 2020 to 3.0% in June 2020. The proportion of vacant properties in regional Victoria decreased from 1.9% in March 2020...

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