Selling an off the plan property before settlement is also known as a nomination sale. At Crest Property Investments we help buyers sell their off the plan property before settlement. In this market insight we talk more about a nomination sale. If you are in a situation where you need some assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. This video link to our Youtube channel also explains things in an...
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...
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...
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...
Apartment living in Australia, most notably in Melbourne and Sydney have become widely popular for many reasons. In recent years, the inclusion of internal amenities have increased the appeal. They also provide low maintenance living, many located in blue chip suburbs and they can be more affordable than buying a house. Given the popularity of Apartment living, you’ll be surprised what a modern...
When building a house, there are a variety of build stages to be aware of. One in particular is the key handover. The key handover consists of a few important events. Here we highlight the build stage in more detail. House clean Now that the build has reached practical completion, it’s time the home gets cleaned. As a number of trades have been walking through the home on a daily basis, the foot...
Modern lifestyle has changed over the last two decades. Many younger adults are enjoying the lifestyle of inner city Melbourne. As their lives remain active, they are often choosing to occupy apartments. One of the most eye catching attractions is the ground courtyard. We are mow also seeing mature aged couples looking to downsize to an apartment. Mature aged people find apartments to be great as they...
When considering building a brand new house on a vacant block of land, you’ve probably come across the term, site costs. Those that have not, here we discuss what site costs are and what they include. When obtaining a build quote, it’s important to understand all of the costs required to build your dream home or investment property. A full turn-key build has become widely popular as the price is fixed...
A building inspector can provide confidence and peace of mind when buying a property off the plan. Even the best of builders require quality control. With today’s building practices, most supervisors oversee multiple jobs at the one time. It is recommended that regular stage inspections are carried out, so you have the peace of mind that your investment has been built in accordance with the requirements...
In selecting a front facade for a new house, we are spoiled for choice. We have shapes, sizes and colours that allow our home to have it's own identity. When choosing a front facade, its ideal to think ahead ensuring it doesn't get outdated or deteriorate in the future. Here are a list of ideas to think about in advance before selecting a front facade. Colour schemes There are many colour schemes to...