August 2021
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A Simple Guide to Renovating Your Home Wisely
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 11 August 2021
There has been a massive increase in interest in terms of going the renovation route, most especially this year. The initiatives that encouraged buyers and builders to buy their very first home or build their house really pushed so many ...
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Why Australian Property Prices are Breaking Records Despite Lockdowns
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 04 August 2021
The impact of the coronavirus has disrupted the natural flow of our daily lives. Industries around the world are also learning how to adapt to the change brought by this invisible enemy. With the new variants emerging, cases could spike ...
July 2021
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Australian Trends in House Designs for Your 2021 Dream House
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 29 July 2021
One thing we can all agree on is that trends are temporary. Every year, things that people find current or are preferred change. Whether it’s a piece of clothing or gadgets, we all know that there’s something new that will catch people’s...
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A Guide to Buying and Moving in to Your New Home
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 22 July 2021
One of the most exciting parts of becoming an adult is independence and your ability to decide on so many aspects of your life. One of which is finding a job to sustain your everyday needs first and then maybe go big and purchase your ve...
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More Victorians to Find Work with Big Build Projects
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 19 July 2021
When we talk about economic growth, we think about the things that could stimulate its growth quickly and the best way to do that is by increasing employment. When a nation has a fully functioning society with available jobs for people, ...
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Let’s Talk About Home Rebuilding
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 09 July 2021
There are many reasons why one would consider moving. Some people who were able to purchase their home way before they anticipated having a big family would eventually need a bigger space. Others are probably just wasn’t satisfied with t...
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What to Do After Buying Investment Property
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 06 July 2021
The Victorian Government has created grants to encourage Victorians to build or buy their very first home. The pandemic caused by the invisible virus halted plans to build or buy, but now that its impact is almost behind us, people are g...
June 2021
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Stimulating Economic Growth in Victoria by Creating Jobs
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 23 June 2021
Employment is the driving force behind economic growth anywhere in the world. The same reason unemployment is to economic stagnation that could eventually lead to collapse. Last year, the pandemic caused so many changes on a global scale...
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The Brewing Competition Between First-homebuyers and Investors
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 14 June 2021
The property market is currently enjoying all the attention that it has been getting since more and more Australians are finding it appealing to buy their first home or invest in a property for future use due to different incentives the ...
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An Update on the First-homebuyers Grant and How Buyers are Rushing to Cash In
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 01 June 2021
The Victorian Government offered a grant to first-time homebuyers to push through with their plans with the creation of the First-homebuyer Grant designed to provide financial support. Last year, the government developed the HomeBuilder ...
May 2021
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Effective Strategies of Homebuyers and How to Avoid Making Mistakes
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 25 May 2021
Buying your first residential property is such an exciting time in your life. Now more than ever, it’s a good time to invest in a place you can call home. We all long to have our own personal space – your own sanctuary or a place you can...
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Skyrocketing Prices of Lumber in the U.S. and its Effect on the Aussie Market
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 21 May 2021
In the construction and building industry, lumber is one irreplaceable commodity. We build properties both residential and commercial, using lumber or wood that has been processed. Lumber is very important, and fluctuations significantly...
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The Role of Parents in the Plans of First Time Homebuyers
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 12 May 2021
The bank of mum and dad – you may have heard of this before and most probably you already know what this is. The bank of mum or dad is a term that is basically about getting financial support from your parents if you’re one of those look...
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The Future of First Home Owner Grant: Will It Continue?
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 04 May 2021
Last year, The Victorian Government established a scheme that would provide support for individuals who have been looking into building their very first house or the house they have been holding off to build for quite some time now due t...
April 2021
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More About the Housing Building Boom in Victoria and What It Means for the State
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 23 April 2021
Ever since the unfortunate events that had occurred last year, the future has never been so bleak. There’s so much uncertainty because of everything that had transpired that took all of us by surprise. Who would have thought that we woul...
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Here’s why Home Ownership is Falling in Australia
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 13 April 2021
According to the latest study conducted, homeownership is falling in Australia. Compared in the past, Australia is currently seeing a huge decrease in terms of homeownership especially among the young individuals and of course, the less ...
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More Investments in Victoria to Promote Growth
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 06 April 2021
The pandemic really had impacted us in such a way that it makes it difficult to take risks. For instance, before the pandemic hit due to the COVID-19 virus, people have been all over the place trying new things, investing here and there ...
March 2021
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JobKeeper Scheme is About to End - So What Now?
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 24 March 2021
When the pandemic hit due to the coronavirus, the effects were indeed dire. Lockdowns had to be imposed to keep the virus from spreading even further. Unfortunately, this also meant that people had to stay home and businesses were either...
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More Jobs in Victoria: How the State Will Boost Economy
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 22 March 2021
It has been a year since the lockdown was imposed. So much has already happened – businesses had to shut down, jobs lost, people lost homes so it is only natural if people are afraid of what the future holds. Fortunately, in Victoria ind...
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All About the Renovation Boom Across the Nation of Australia
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 09 March 2021
Following the news of the increase in property prices, it’s the renovation boom that’s currently getting all the attention of industry players and investors. Home renovations are booming due to low-interest rates, incentives provided by ...
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Homebuyers in Australia continue to rise despite increase in house prices
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 05 March 2021
Last year, the world had seen one of the most challenging experiences of our time. The pandemic affected a huge aspect of our daily lives, and we will never be the same again. Because of the impact that it had and continues to have o...
February 2021
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Victoria’s Economy Continues to Bounce Back with More Jobs
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 25 February 2021
After a few months of lockdown, industries have opened back up including the building and construction industry. While this is a positive step in the economy’s recovery, those who were severely hit and affected by the pandemic had to sta...
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On the Cladding Ban by The Victorian Government
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 22 February 2021
The cladding rectification works were mentioned many times in the past and how the Victorian Government has allotted $600 million for it. Part of the announcement was the additional building permit tax to fund the rectification. Recently...
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Some information about the 5-day industry lockdown
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 15 February 2021
Effective February 12th at 11:59pm, the Victorian Government imposed a 5-day industry lockdown due to the new COVID-19 cases found in the state. According to a media statement from MBV CEO Rebecca Casson, the vast majority of the buildin...
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On the Government Efforts About Creating More Jobs in Melbourne
Posted by Tristan Angelini on 04 February 2021
Jobs, jobs, and more jobs – looks like the Andrews Labor Government will continue to create jobs for Australians. Last year, one of the initiatives that were created was the JobKeeper program wherein workers who had been affected by the ...