Strata living has become a cornerstone of urban life, offering convenience and potentially more affordable housing options for many Australians. Living in a strata scheme can offer benefits such as shared amenities and a sense of belonging within a community. However,...
Buying ‘off the plan’ generally means purchasing a property that is not yet built. It might also involve buying a vacant lot in a planned subdivision. Unlike buying an existing property, a purchaser’s decision is based on plans and designs as opposed to a finished...
Buyers in New South Wales (NSW) often struggle to purchase their first homes, hardly surprising given that the average property price in the state is now over a million dollars. To help first home buyers into the property market, the NSW Government has offered various...
Buying a property can be an intimidating process, especially at an auction where you are competing with other buyers and there is no cooling-off period. Many properties are sold at auction, particularly in a rising market, so it is important for buyers to understand...
The New South Wales Government has introduced a statewide regulatory framework for short-term rental accommodation, titled State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) Amendment (Short-Term Rental Accommodation) 2021 (STRA). The framework regulates...
Buying or selling property is widely accepted as one of life’s major stress factors. When you buy and sell property at the same time and try to complete both transactions together this can add considerably to your stress levels. This is known as a simultaneous...
