Property Types
Challenging A Bank Valuation
Are you unhappy with your property valuation? One of the leading valuation management firms has come out requesting that customers stop challenging their valuations. ValEx, VMS and other valuation companies that work with the major banks receive high numbers of dispute requests...
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Buying A Property? Get Legal Advice First
So you’ve found the perfect home and want to buy it now. Great! There’s just a few things you need to do before you can settle on the property. Do you know what type of ownership you want and what restrictions there are on the property? Trying to grasp the legal...
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How Infrastructure Projects Can Push Up Property Prices
It’s no secret that house prices are continuing to rise across Australia and it’s not just in the capital cities. Although a lack of supply coupled with the significant growth in our population are major reasons for this exponential growth, infrastructure projects announced...
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Tips For Buying Off The Plan
Should you buy a new or established property? Many first home buyers and investors choose to buy a new property but few of them have investigated if this is the right choice for them or know which property to buy. Who should buy off the plan? Not everyone gets the same...
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6 Factors That Affect The Property Market
Property investors should be aware about the various factors that can affect property values. Understanding these factors, or drivers of property growth, can help you negotiate better deals and make your investment strategy a success. What do the property investment experts...
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Warehouse Conversions
There are many old unused warehouse and loft spaces in and around major cities. When investors and developers convert these into large, open plan apartments they are called warehouse conversions, or loft conversions. Many people are attracted to the buildings that have character...
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Over 55’s Stamp Duty Exemption
The NSW Government has just extended the Seniors Duty Exemption under the NSW Home Builders Bonus Scheme to people aged 55 years or older (previously only 65 years or older). This will affect the purchase of new properties with a contract date between the 1/7/2011 and 30/6/2012. Requirements? The...
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St George Reduces Minimum Unit Size
Today St George reviewed their minimum unit size to 35 m2 for properties in some locations in Melbourne. They will not accept properties in the postcodes 3141, 3181, 3182, 3183, 3121 and 3207 up to 80% LVR. LMI is not available for home loans secured by smaller units. Previously...
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