Advantages of buying in a new land estate. It is super exciting buying your new home, no matter if it's to occupy with your family or rent out. In this market insight, we help share some of the great advantages of buying in a new land estate. 1. Control and flexibility When buying a house and land package you have some control and flexibility to design a floor plan that is modern and functional. Having...
Moving to a new suburb can be an exciting but challenging experience. It's essential to prepare and gather information to make the transition smoother. Here are some things to know and consider when moving to a new suburb: Research the Suburb: Learn about the suburb's demographics, crime rates, and safety. Investigate the local economy, job opportunities, and the cost of living....
The benefits of natural light. In this market insight we summarise the benefits of natural light in your home and offer some tips to maximise it all year round. There are a lot of advantages how increased natural light can help the presentation of your home and your health and well being. Improved health Increasing the natural light in your home has a number of health benefits to you. Getting...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
The benefits of a rear loaded home. There are many house designs created to cater many different forms of land sizes. Pricing affordability has also introduced a number of different house and land packages to meet buyer's budgets. Rear loaded homes are one of these great solutions that are being warmly received by buyers. What is a rear loaded home? A rear loaded home is when a garage is situated at...