Top 10 trends when building a new house. The property market has been in high demand in recent months. Many investors and owner occupiers have been taking advantage of various government stimulus packages and buying various types of properties in different locations. At Crest Property Investments we have seen some common trends with what people are looking for when building a house and land...
Buying a small block of land in Melbourne has become widely popular over the last 5 years. Given the fact Melbourne property prices have continued to increase, its created an affordability problem for many. At Crest Property Investments we have seen a large take-up of buyers wanting to build a new house on a small block of land. This has allowed many new buyers to enter the market without heavily...
Most liveable cities in the world. The latest survey conducted by the Economist Intelligent Unit shows us a new most liveable city. With the combination of both Australia and New Zealand, the two nations take six of the top ten placings. In the wake of the global pandemic, covid-19 has shuffled things up, with many countries no longer representing the top ten. With tighter border controls to other...
If you take a look at the recent property prices ending December 2020, you'll see Toorak has extended its lead as the most expensive suburb in Melbourne. Melbourne's Million Dollar Suburbs - December 2020 shows Toorak ranked the most expensive suburb with a median house price of $4,455,000. Canterbury and Middle Park come in $1,200,000 less to take second and third spot. Rounding the top 5, you...
Having your home smell great, makes a home more inviting and welcoming. Keeping it smelling nice can be challenging if you have children, lower ventilation, pets etc. Here we outline some ways to make your home smell great. Candles look and make your home smell great Candles are really effective. The light shimmering can also be quite majestic. Many candles can offer a short term aromatic smell. They...
Apartment living in Australia, most notably in Melbourne and Sydney have become widely popular for many reasons. In recent years, the inclusion of internal amenities have increased the appeal. They also provide low maintenance living, many located in blue chip suburbs and they can be more affordable than buying a house. Given the popularity of Apartment living, you’ll be surprised what a modern...
To our beloved pet owners, everyone would agree that our pet is part of the family. Many Australians are now living in apartments located closer to the city. Keeping a happy pet in an apartment is important too. Here we offer some tips to keeping a happy pet. Apartment living There has been a growing trend in Australia, most notably in Melbourne. Apartment living has become popular...
Modern lifestyle has changed over the last two decades. Many younger adults are enjoying the lifestyle of inner city Melbourne. As their lives remain active, they are often choosing to occupy apartments. One of the most eye catching attractions is the ground courtyard. We are mow also seeing mature aged couples looking to downsize to an apartment. Mature aged people find apartments to be great as they...
In selecting a front facade for a new house, we are spoiled for choice. We have shapes, sizes and colours that allow our home to have it's own identity. When choosing a front facade, its ideal to think ahead ensuring it doesn't get outdated or deteriorate in the future. Here are a list of ideas to think about in advance before selecting a front facade. Colour schemes There are many colour schemes to...
Any successful person goes through ups and downs. This could be emotionally, professionally or social. Perhaps a mix of them. In the wake of covid-19 it’s certainly testing our motivation and livelihood. These are times when a lack of motivation is completely normal. Here we share some ways to help bring back your motivation. Participate in things that make you happy Finding and keeping your happiness...