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Community Title
Community Title Developments include; Gated Communities, Retirement Villages, Eco Retreats, Golf Course developments, Marinas. A Community Title it is basically the same as a Strata Title that would be used for a block of apartments. These developments can look great……..but…
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Title Delays
Do you think because you have paid a deposit on a block you can settle on the land straight away? Waiting up to a year could be a possibility! The Developer’s on site agent will usually be pushing the latest…
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Sub-Divided Block Issues
Want to build a new house in an established suburb? One way is to look for a subdivided block, or even buy a house on a big block and sub-divide yourself. I see quite a lot of large suburban blocks…
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The Entertainer
“Just the thing for Entertainment” or something similar is a common theme in house builder’s brochures and estate agent descriptions. It’s really a way of trying to upsize you into a bigger (more expensive) house. Before you get sucked in…
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Is Australian Housing Expensive?…. or Just Big?
You frequently see articles saying how expensive Australia housing is compared with other countries ……….But is this really true? UK Houses The last time I was in England I had a look at some estate agents prices in my home…
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Beware of Blocks Below The Road
On a summers day, during a period of dry weather, I came across these recently built houses with lines of sandbags! You would think that the houses must have fronted a river! Not much chance of getting a car in…
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Covenant Removal
A previous post talked about restrictions placed on block by covenants So you have found the perfect block. . . but it has a covenant restricting the amount of buildings to 50% and your dream plan will occupy more? Removal…
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Advantages of Downsizing
It’s now eight years since we downsized. . . . so what are the advantages? The move meant that we released over $100,000 of capital which meant that we became debt free. The smaller house meant utility bills dropped. Rates…
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10 Things Before You Pay The Deposit
OK you have looked round lots of show houses and found one you like. The sales representative is now asking for a $500, or more, initial deposit. Do you pay straight away?……..Well you are currently in your best position to…
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Using Friends for Building Work
Some people say “never lend a friend money”, or “sell them a car”. If things go wrong it can end a friendship! I think it might be the same with getting them to do building work for you. Reasons to…
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