What is Slab Heave? Slab heave is a result of uneven movement of a house footing and slab. Uneven changes in ground moisture can also lead to slab heave, where clay soils swell (and expand) when they become wet and shrink when they dry out. Slab heave can resemble a dome – when the slab …
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Make a Lockdown List
Melbourne is experiencing its fourth lockdown and once again, normal life has been interrupted. Feel like your property goals have been put on hold? It’s frustrating when it feels like nothing is happening. Never fear. There are plenty of things you can do to keep your motivation moving and your plans in motion while lockdowns …
Max Your Tax - Tax Benefits for Homeowners
With the end of the financial year looming, it’s time to talk tax. If you own an investment property, you are entitled to a number of tax benefits. Many deductions available to investment property owners fall under the term ‘negative gearing’. Gearing is borrowing money to buy an asset. Many people borrow money to buy …
Should I Buy in a School Zone?
In Australia, the desire to live in a desirable school zone is growing. Competition is strong for schools with reputations for academic excellence and prominent public profiles. Examples of these are well-regarded public secondary schools McKinnon Secondary School, Balwyn High School and Glen Waverley Secondary School. School catchment areas are divided sharply into boundaries which …
Protect Yourself with a Pre-Purchase House Inspection
Image: Freepik (jcomp) Are you starting the exciting search for your own home? When going to see properties for sale, don’t let a good first impression or ‘curb appeal’ distract you from warning signs in a property – issues which could prove costly and time-consuming, and may even lead you to regretting your purchase in …
Property Experts: How to Choose a Conveyancer
You may not be fully aware of the importance or the necessity of a conveyancer until you are ready to buy your first property. A conveyancer is responsible for transferring, or ‘conveying’ a property title from one owner to another. What’s involved in this process and how do you choose a conveyancer who will do a …