Decades ago, it was unusual to find apartment blocks or high-density living outside inner city areas in Australia. With the ongoing increase in our population and continuing ‘suburb-creep’, apartment blocks and units are now very much part of the nation’s housing mix. In fact, according to 2016 census data from the ABS, apartments and flats …
Author: Ann-Maree Dunn
What is a Special Purpose Inspection?
Have you discovered a problem with your property and are not sure what to do next? You may have just noticed the issue – or it may have been developing over time and you are unsure of the source or extent of the issue. Building inspections are not just for those buying or selling a …
Tax Depreciation Schedules - An Essential for Property Investors
Tax time is just around the corner, and with it comes the all-important ‘D’ word – deductions. If you own an investment property – either residential or commercial – you are entitled to claim tax deductions, regardless of the age of the property. A tax depreciation schedule will help you reduce your tax bill and …
New Laws - Don't Sell Until Your Pool is Safe
In the past twenty years, twenty-seven children have drowned in Victorian backyard pools and spas – a heart-breaking statistic. To address this issue, the Victorian government has introduced new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety. The new laws apply to swimming pools and spas that are capable of holding more than 300mm (30cm) …
Why You Need an Inspection at Every Stage of your New Build
The building of new homes in Australia is continuing amidst the upheaval that COVID-19 has brought to our economy in recent months. The construction industry is one of the major drivers that underpins our wealth and stability, and so urgent and immediate measures have been put in place to ensure its ongoing health. If you …
What is an Online Auction?
With social distancing restrictions in place in Victoria, the real estate industry has had to move quickly to implement changes in the way business is conducted, to ensure that properties can still be bought and sold. One of the biggest changes has been moving from in-person to online auctions. Remote bidding has been happening for …