Property Settlement Guide - a guide to helping you experience a satisfactory settlement when buying an off-the-plan property. Congratulations on buying such a wonderful property! Buying a property can be extremely exciting and also quite nerve racking. It’s likely to be one of the most expensive assets you will own. At Crest Property Investments, we are here to help you throughout the full...
The benefits of an owners corporation. An Owners Corporation was previously known as Body Corporate. We prefer to look at Owners Corporation with a pragmatic approach. Strata fees are in place for a reason. They are shared costs between residents for mandatory fees. These fees would typically include building insurance, public liability insurance and any legislation-based payments. These fees are...
Time is the most valuable commodity. If we could by time to continue saving, while locking in a property price for the future, how awesome would that be? Purchasing off the plan buys more time. Let’s explore this idea further. Once sourcing the property that appeals to you, buying off the plan offers you the chance to purchase a property now, but settling a loan in the future (i.e. 18 months or...
I don't know if it's forward thinking or impulse buying, but we always buy things in bulk if it’s well discounted. Food is certainly something we will buy in bulk. I can’t eat it in one day, but I know it will be eaten… Over the years we have realised that it's not the price you pay that matters, but the quality you get. If you can get something cheap that's helpful but it's pointless if it...
Many years ago, many buyers purchasing apartments and townhouses were acquiring them for investment purposes. However, it’s becoming a more preferred choice for many Melbournians to buy these types of residences to occupy rather than invest. Married couples wanting to stay close to the city are regularly looking for spacious Apartments and Townhouses, while many sole occupants prefer it. The...