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...
Buying a property of any kind is a fine achievement in itself. You can purchase a property in a number of ownership types, including individuals, companies, and trusts. In this market insight, we explore the difference between joint ownership and tenants in common. The most common way to buy a property is with two people. These two people are often spouses. Having two people collectively can make it...
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...
Buying an investment property can be challenging at the best of times. Purchasing a property you've never been to can be even more challenging. For many investors, buying interstate can be very difficult to accept. Both new and experienced investors can feel a mix of emotions. Purchasing a property you've never been to can feel like a greater risk. We all work hard to place ourselves in an investment...
Property affordability has become a real challenge for many Australians. It has opened up many other strategic ways to buy real estate. One type of property investment is a timeshare. However are they really worth buying? What is a timeshare? A timeshare is a property owned by a divided share. Timeshares are common to properties such as hotels, resort, casinos, snow lodges to name a few. The ownership...
Many of us fall into the category of buying a new property before your existing home has been sold. A bridging loan bridges the gap between securing a mortgage for a new property before an existing property is sold. It's very exciting when upgrading your home, but if it's subject to selling your current property, it can be an anxious and stressful wait. Aligning these two timelines to match can be...
It’s an exciting time buying a property. We have been lucky to witness many types of buyers succeed with property. However many have differing views and objectives. Regardless if you are a first home buyer, investor or owner occupier, there are some important questions you need to ask yourself before buying a property. Before buying, here are three questions that suit all buyers. 1 - How much money do I...
It's not uncommon for a family to want a holiday home. Taking your family on an active camping trip, relaxing beach getaway or staying at a ski lodge in the mountains sound pretty sweet. Many like the idea of renting a family home throughout the year and occupying it on school holidays. In theory it sounds fantastic that you can generate some income throughout the year, while enjoying the accommodation...
Property investing and schools have influential trends. Certain properties have had significant appreciation in values when falling within school zones. As many schools in Melbourne have had great returns for property investors we thought it'd be an enjoyable article to share. Please note, these ratings were sourced and managed by https://bettereducation.com.au. Please see their website for their...
With property prices exceeding the average wage increase in Melbourne, many people are struggling to buy their own home. While the great Australian dream of owning a home is still very real for many, people are taking different home-buying pathways to get their foot into the property market. One purchasing type that has been a growing trend is 'rentvesting'. What is rentvesting and what are the...