Seven-star energy rating for new homes. The Victorian Government recently announced a set of new building standard that are to take into effect from 1st October 2023 with a transition strategy to occur from 1st May 2023. These new changes will mean, new home owners will find it cheaper to heat and cool your property all year round. It is anticipated to be more comfortable to occupy, particularly against...
Common risks when building a custom home. When building your dream home, it can be both one of the most exciting times of your life and one of the scariest. Both for good reason. This can be a self rewarding experience provided you set out with good intentions and a realistic approach. For many homeowners, this isn’t always the case. In this market insight, we take the opportunity to share some...
Historically, concrete flooring was seen in commercial and retail properties. They have been used for many decades, but there is a new trend popping up, particularly in Melbourne. Concrete flooring is making an appearance in residential homes. There are a number of benefits polished concrete flooring can offer you and you home. In this market insight we highlight some of them (in no...
Melbourne ranked top ten (10) liveable cities. According to the 2022 Global Liveability Index recently released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), Melbourne is the only city in Australia to reach the 10. The EIU ranked 173 cities around the world on a variety of factors, including health care, crime rates, political stability and infrastructure to name a few. Melbourne officially came in...
The benefits of a rear loaded home. There are many house designs created to cater many different forms of land sizes. Pricing affordability has also introduced a number of different house and land packages to meet buyer's budgets. Rear loaded homes are one of these great solutions that are being warmly received by buyers. What is a rear loaded home? A rear loaded home is when a garage is situated at...
There are many different types of properties available to buyers. Townhouse living has grown in popularity over the last decade. In this market insight we discuss 5 reasons to consider buying a townhouse. 1: Townhouses feature a full turn-key solution When buying a new townhouse, the developer will offer a full turn-key solution. This means you're buying a fully completed home that features...
Reasons to upsize your home. We all may want a big home in theory, but a bigger home doesn't always solve your problem. There are however four (4) valid reasons why you'd want to upsize your home. As buyers advocates, we have helped many buyers make this decision. There is a lot to look beyond the design of a home such as lifestyle, schools and public transport to name a few. The excitement and...
Benefits of buying off the plan. It can be a rewarding experience buying a brand-new property. When buying off the plan, you have a number of unique benefits that make this form of buying real estate very exciting. With any form of property purchase there are always various advantages and disadvantages to consider. In this market insight we will focus on the key benefits of buying off the plan. The most...
Tips for creating a study nook in an apartment. The popularity to live in an apartment has continued over the last decade. Many people have chosen to occupy an apartment for its low maintenance, security and the fact they are generally very well located. In the wake of the global pandemic, many have adapted to living and working from home. We anticipate this trend to continue for the foreseeable future....
Shopping centres were traditionally not the major considering factor for home buyers and property investors. However over the last decade, shopping centres have gradually upgraded their services. From retail stores to modern indoor entertainment facilities, to a vast choice of cuisines, the modern shopping experience has never been so diverse. These major shopping precincts have played a large contributing...