When you are buying off the plan, you will usually be asked to make a deposit, generally 10 percent, so you will need to consider how you will get the money for that. Having a healthy deposit (more than 10 percent) will also open up more lending options for you as the risk is lower [...]
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Buying a property off the plan, which means agreeing to buy the home before it has been physically built, offers many advantageous to buyers including government discounts, time to get your living affairs sorted out and an opportunity to choose many fixtures and finishes. For many people buying off the plan is a new experience [...]
If you’re about to build a home for the first time, you might be feeling a bit nervous about the “extra costs” the builders might not have told you about. This is why it’s important to shop around carefully for a builder who clearly states what will be included in the build price, commonly known [...]
Owners corporations have the task of managing the common property of a residential or mixed-use property development. The owners corporation is responsible for a variety of tasks, in particular common property. The common property includes areas such as communal gardens, walls, passages, driveways, stairwells and lifts, fences and foyers. According to the Owners Corporations Act [...]
Something that is overlooked when buying property off-the-plan is that you are rarely competing against other buyers for that particular unit/townhouse. Often there are multiple units in each development that are quite similar, so even if there is another keen buyer, they’re probably not looking at the same property that you are. This [...]
There are numerous benefits to using wooden frames to build a new home. Not only is timber framing structurally sound but it’s highly energy efficient too. …if you’ve been contemplating pine frames for your new home, know that it’s a sound choice that will allow you flexibility, efficiency and the chance to really customise your [...]
Choosing a foundation for your new home is going to depend on the type of soil you are building on and the type of home you are constructing. If the soil is poor quality or you are building a big house, you’re going to need a deep foundation, but most sites only really need a [...]
The Victorian Government Cabinet is hitting the roads in April to hear and discuss local issues from residents in the Yarra Ranges. Premier Denis Napthine and his new Cabinet will meet in the area on April 14 for a community forum. This will be an opportunity for locals to share their thoughts on what is [...]
Mooroolbark train station is one of only three on the Melbourne rail network that has platform humps that provide easy access for passengers with disabilities or mobility issues. The humps mean Mooroolbark station is an easy station for people with mobility issues to maintain their independence and travel with confidence. The raised humps are located [...]