At the end of the financial year states and territories reassess their budgets, publish new incentives and benefits for those wanting to enter the property market. State and territory governments have each instituted a variety of incentives to increase the supply of housing and to dampen pressure on property prices. Here is an overview of […]
There’s been plenty of shouting from the rooftops about the supposed return of confidence to the national property market lately, but is that really the case? Many outlets have reported rising prices and predicted an end to the lull in the property market (Australian Property Monitor, Domain [http://news.domain.com.au/domain/real-estate-news/confidence-rises-as-prices-bounce-back-20120427-1xokf.html]). But the recent figures released by the […]
“Off-the-plan” refers to purchasing a property before it is constructed. In many cases, all you may be able to see is a hole in the ground and some preliminary earth works. While it doesn’t seem intuitively smart to buy something you cannot see, there are a number of benefits to buying a property off-the-plan; however, […]
Most states and territories in Australia offer concessions and incentives for first home buyers. There has been a change in the type of properties for which grants are available. Grants used to be available for both existing and new homes; however, now most states and territories are ceasing to offer grants for existing homes. Grants […]
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