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Why The Lowest Price May Not Be A Good Idea
When looking for a builder or a tradesman we are often told to get at least three quotes. If you do this, and then just accept the lowest price you are taking a big risk! Sometimes your choice may be…
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House And Land Packages – Are They A Good Idea?
You often see house and land packages advertised and they may have an attractive price . . . . . but are they a good idea? Here are a few more things to think about: These sort of deals are…
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Country Or City
It’s not as simple as Country or City, there are a lot of areas in between. In the country it can be sea change, tree change, a rural block, or in a small town. In the city it can be…
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7 Things To Think About Standing On A Block
So you have visited the Developers Office and been shown a site plan with some blocks for sale that are the Size, and Orientation, you want. The next thing is to get a copy of the Title Plan and go…
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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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