How to Read and Understand Floor Plans When Buying Off the Plan When buying off-the-plan, one of the most important documents you'll receive is the floor plan. For many buyers, especially first-timers, interpreting floor plans can be overwhelming - there’s a lot of detail packed into a black-and-white drawing. But understanding a floor plan is critical. It’s the key to knowing exactly what...
Leverage Your Equity to Grow a Property Portfolio If you've owned your home or an investment property for a few years, there's a good chance you've built up equity. If you have, that's great news! What many homeowners don’t realise is that this equity can be used as a powerful financial tool to grow a property portfolio without needing to save another large deposit. At Crest Property Investments, we...
Top Things to Do in Mont Albert Tucked away just 12km east of Melbourne’s CBD, Mont Albert is a peaceful, leafy suburb known for its charming period homes, village feel, and quiet, tree-lined streets. With excellent schools, boutique shops, and beautiful parks, Mont Albert is a hidden gem for families, downsizers, and investors seeking timeless appeal. Here’s our pick of the top 10 things to do in...
After a decade of helping Australians invest with confidence, Crest Property Investments has reached another exciting milestone — we’ve officially moved into our new office! Our new address is - Suite 14, 135 Cardigan Street, Carlton Perfectly positioned on the fringe of Melbourne’s vibrant CBD, this new space reflects who we’ve become over the past ten years - professional, forward-thinking, and...
Current Rental Market Trends – September Quarter 2025 Melbourne’s rental market remains highly competitive, with low vacancy rates continuing to underscore the imbalance between supply and demand. Despite a softer property sales environment and broader cost-of-living pressures, rental demand has shown no signs of easing—particularly across inner and middle-ring suburbs close to major employment,...
Spring Property Maintenance: Why Investors Shouldn’t Overlook This Season While spring is often associated with sunshine and growth, it can also bring a range of seasonal risks for investment properties. From post-winter wear and tear to unpredictable storms and bushfire risks, this time of year calls for property investors to take a proactive approach to maintenance. A well-maintained property not...
Government’s New 5% Deposit Guarantee Scheme Set to Drive Property Prices Higher From 1 October 2025, the Federal Government’s new 5% deposit guarantee scheme will officially begin and it’s already generating buzz in the property market. Designed to make homeownership more accessible, the scheme is expected to boost buyer demand across multiple segments and, in turn, apply upward pressure on...
What is Capital Growth? Capital growth refers to the increase in a property’s value over time. This is where long-term wealth is typically built - through equity. For example, if you buy a property for $700,000 and it increases to $850,000 over several years, that’s $150,000 in capital growth. Capital growth tends to occur in: Areas with long-term population and infrastructure growth...
Buying off the plan vs Established property: Which Is Better for Today’s Market Conditions? In today’s evolving property market, buyers and investors are facing a key decision - should you be buying off the plan vs established property? Which is better? What suits me best? At Crest Property Investments, we work closely with clients to help them weigh the pros and cons of each option based on their...
Melbourne’s prestige market held steady through the third quarter of 2025, with property values in many of the city’s blue-chip suburbs showing resilience against softer sales activity and a more selective pool of buyers. While affordability remains a challenge and interest rate uncertainty continues to weigh on confidence, the appetite for quality homes in tightly held locations has kept the...