Child friendly home tips designed for the whole family. This market insight offers five very helpful ideas that can make your home a safer place when parenting a younger family. When it buying a new home, its important to visualise how it will suit your lifestyle. Will it be function, spacious and of course affordable. If you’ve got younger children, or are planning to have a family, making your...
Bank valuations vs Market valuations. In majority of cases, people looking to purchase a property to invest or occupy will acquire it with the help of borrowing funds. If this is the case, the loan application process will require a bank valuation in the lead up of offering you an unconditional loan approval. Many people receive a variety of market valuations in advance to obtaining a loan approval, but...
What is evaporative cooling? With the fluctuating weather patterns in Australia, particularly Melbourne, keeping your home cool during the summer season isn't always easy. Climate control within your home has significantly evolved over the last decade and they can also look aesthetically pleasing within the home. In this market insight we discuss more about evaporative cooling and its associated...
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....
Tips when buying vacant land. Here we discuss what to consider when purchasing a block to build on. Buying land is a very exciting time, regardless if its to build a home to occupy or invest, let's explore the topic of buying vacant land. Understanding the legal obligation When buying vacant land you should have the contract reviewed by a solicitor to ensure the content is...
What to look for when buying a house and land package. Buying a standalone home on a nice block of land can be a great investment. Purchasing a full turn-key is among the most ideal ways to buy as its a fully inclusive purchase that is generally offered on a fixed priced contract. In this market insight we highlight five common items to consider in advance before you begin. What is a house and land...
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...
Building on a sloping block. Sourcing the perfect block of land to build your brand new home can be challenging. Will the frontage allow for the home you want? Is the property long enough to have an alfresco and/or backyard? Is the block in the right location and within budget? These are just some of the many considerations to figure out. What should you do if the block of your dreams is on a slope? In...