The launch of Yarraville’s new housing development is a good time to revisit the challenges faced by buyers when considering off the plan properties. Known as Bradmill Yarraville the former textile manufacturing plant is currently being redeveloped into a large-scale project that in its first stage over 1,400 dwellings will be built. Both townhouses and…
As more Australians reach retirement age many are considering retirement village living. Buying into a retirement village requires specialized advice, there is much to consider before making such an important life changing decision. Many of these considerations are different compared to buying a residential property. In recent times many people have signed retirement living contracts…
The Victorian Homebuyer Fund (HBF) is an initiative by the Victorian government to financially assist eligible home buyers enter the property market. According to the banks that are administering the scheme it is proving to be extremely popular. On first impressions the scheme appears to be generous as the government provides an interest free loan…