Life and is starting to return to normal since Covid restrictions across Victoria were eased from 29 October, after the state reached an 80% full vaccination rate. Melbourne had endured 262 days, nearly nine months, of stay-at-home restrictions that went over 6 lockdowns since March 2020. Nearly all remaining Covid-19 restrictions in Victoria have now been lifted for fully…
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Houspect staff would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a safe Happy New Year. Our offices will be close on Thursday 23rd December 2021 and re-open Wednesday 12th January 2022. We will still check emails from time to time, so if you need us, please email info@houspectvic.com.au and we’ll respond to your request.
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Hitting the $1 Million Dollar mark If you haven’t been paying attention to the property market, you may have missed the news that Melbourne’s property market is predicted to hit the $1 million median mark by June. As a result, buyers are flocking to Victoria’s regional areas attracted by housing affordability and more relaxed lifestyle.…
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Are Pools included in Home Inspections? Before you jump into the property market, there are some things you should consider before you purchase a property with a pool. Many buyers obtaining a home inspection might assume that a pre-purchase inspection includes the pool as well. Certainly, you should ask whether the pool is included and…
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Tips for choosing the right Builder Your home is a valuable asset and building or renovating can be a very expensive major undertaking. You may not be aware how important it is to know the difference between registered builders and tradespeople. That’s why it’s best to know how to check credentials and references to ensure…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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