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…
If you have not been paying attention to the property market, you may have missed the boom in Melbourne. Developers are snapping up prime Greenfield real estate on the outskirts of the city that has resulted in significant growth, spatially if not density, for Greater Melbourne. Worth watching are the growth or ‘interface’ councils such…
The excitement of building your very own dream home can be almost overwhelming, but so can the number of concerns. It’s all too easy to be left liable for issues beyond your control when poor workmanship or materials lead to defects in the finished home. Protecting yourself, your new home and your financial interests is…
You know what you’re looking for in a commercial property, but do you know what to look out for in order to avoid the potential for expensive repairs? During the process of purchasing a new commercial property, it’s absolutely essential that you exercise due diligence in order to identify areas of concern. Before you assume…
For most homebuyers, the benefits of hiring a building inspector prior to the purchase of an established property are obvious. It makes perfect sense to have a professional inspect a home in order to identify any problems or potential issues before you buy it. What may not be readily apparent are the benefits of having…