MAKING SENSE OF REAL ESTATE LINGO
Throughout your home building journey, you’re likely to come across quite a few words and phrases you might not be familiar with. This glossary of house and land lingo will help you make sense of it all!
NEW PLACES OPEN IN SECOND FHLDS RELEASE
The next round of places in the federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) will be available on 1 July 2020. This opens the door for 10,000 new first home buyers who may have missed out on a place in the first round of the scheme.
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES HOMEBUILDER SCHEME
In a boost to the building sector and for homebuyers, the Federal Government has today announced they will provide $25,000 to eligible Australians to build a new home.
5 INTERIOR STYLE TRENDS TO AVOID IF YOU’RE A MESSY PERSON
There are some undeniable truths in the world. For instance, you are either a neat person… or a not so tidy person. If you're a little on the messy side, here are a few interior trends to you may want to avoid in order to make your house feel as tidy as possible.
FHLDS CUT OFF EXTENDED TO EASE PRESSURE ON FIRST HOME BUYERS
First home buyers approved for the government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme have been granted an extension if they can’t find a property within 90 days.
ART IN ISOLATION – BUNJIL PLACE BRING THE GOOD TIMES TO US
The clever folks at Bunjil Place have created #ArtsInIsolation, an online digital project that will serve amazing arts experiences straight to our living rooms!
LOCAL CAFES OFFERING TAKEAWAY IN CLYDE AND BERWICK
With restrictions in place and social distancing the new norm, local cafes have had to adapt to stay alive, and there are heaps in the Clyde and Berwick area who are now offering takeaway and delivery options for their loyal customers.
MELBOURNE LAND SALES UP BY 17 PER CENT
Combined improvements in buyer sentiment and increased borrowing power are stimulating the recovery of Melbourne’s land market with total lot sales increasing by 17 per cent to 3,185 for the December quarter.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLOOR PLAN FOR YOUR FAMILY HOME
With so many home designs and floor plans out there, choosing one can be a daunting process – especially for first time builders. But, if you consider these few key things, it will make the decision-making process a little more straight forward.
MORE ROOM TO PLAY: THE SECOND PARK AT ST. GERMAIN NOW OPEN
The second park at St. Germain has been officially opened for residents to enjoy, adding to the community’s green open space areas.
HOW TO BUILD AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Building an investment property is quite unlike building your own home. One is business, all about the ‘bottom line’ and the other is closer to the heart.
CLYDE NORTH AMONG SUBURBS SET FOR STELLAR 2020: REIV
Clyde North is one of many outer Melbourne suburbs tipped to be amongst the city’s top performing pockets in 2020, according to REIV.