Are you searching for your next home? Looking to simplify or streamline your home life? Choosing an Off The Plan townhouse or apartment could be just what you are looking for. Here’s 5 reasons to buy Off the Plan. Buying off the plan (referred to as OTP for the remainder of this article) has many advantages to someone looking to downsize, or looking for an inner city or convenient lifestyle.

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in anyone’s life. It’s the culmination of hard work, savings and planning. For many first home buyers, buying off the plan can be a great way to get started on your property journey. In fact, here’s 10 reasons why off the plan is the way to go for first home buyers.

You’ve finally saved up a deposit and started looking around the market for houses for sale. But don’t make these rookie mistakes: overpaying at auction, buying out of your reach, letting your emotions get the best of you. Here’s how to avoid them when buying your first home.

It can be hard to know where to start when buying your first home. It’s one of life’s biggest purchases after-all.So that’s why it pays to know these things before you even consider buying a house or investing in real estate:1) firstly, the real cost of a home is considerably higher after stamp duty, conveyancers, inspections, legal bills etc; 2) start with humble beginnings; 3) remember pictures don’t always paint the truth;4) and know that it’s all worth it because everyone needs somewhere to live.

Here’s how to plan to buy your first home. We see many first home buyers who skip over the fundamentals and go straight to the fun part—inspecting houses for sale. But crossing your T’s and dotting your I’s is crucial for ensuring your new home is the right fit. Here, we round up the best tips for first-home buyers who are ready to take the plunge into home ownership. From ensuring your deposit and loan approval is ready, to getting solid building inspections and conveyancing checks done, pay attention to these top tips to make sure your first purchase is a positive move.

COVID19 has impacted on all sectors of the economy, and property is no different. But it could present an opportunity for first home buyers. In March, house prices were up in both Sydney at 14.5 per cent and Melbourne at 12.5 per cent year-on-year. Although sales have dropped, there is still an opportunity for first home buyers to get onto the property ladder. In fact, buyers searching for Victorian properties on realestate.com.au have jumped 40 per cent amid coronavirus, a sign of optimism returning to the market.