There was a time when work dictated where homeowners in Victoria could live. Typically, the city and suburbs provided convenience when commuting to and from the workplace. For many homeowners, the bustling metropolis wasn’t their first choice. If you have longed to live by the sea or out in the country where it is quiet…
The property ladder is, more often than not, unkind to first time buyers. If you have ambitions of one day owning a home, start out by buying into a strata title property. There are pros and cons of this fast track into the property market, so it is important to know what you are getting…
Buying an off-the-plan apartment or house comes with the expectation that you end up with exactly what it detailed in the contract of sale, possibly with the added bonus of no stamp duty payable. Final handover should only be finalised once all included appliances, windows, doors, finishes and extras have been completed. However, closing the…
Self-isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has left many homeowners with a lot of time on their hands. During this difficult period, it is important to keep yourself occupied. If you are experiencing cabin fever, autumn maintenance is a good way to get outside, do something productive and of benefit. Most properties have plenty of…
A favourite pastime whilst on holidays at the beach, is checking out the properties For Sale in the local Real Estate Agency’s windows. As the Bellarine Peninsula becomes as popular (if not more popular), than its counterpart across Port Phillip Bay, growing numbers are choosing to settle in the areas around Geelong, generally considered the more…
Devastating bushfires have ravaged large areas of Victoria and other regions of Australia, destroying homes and forcing residents to flee affected areas. The deaths of a number of people either caught in affected areas or working to prevent the spread of the fires is a tragic reminder of the importance of Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). …