22 July, 2020

First Home Buyers: What to Consider When Purchasing House and Contents Insurance

House and contents insurance protects both your home as well as everything in it against unforeseen events such as theft or a natural disaster.

03 April, 2021

Costs To Building Your Own Home | homeshelf.com.au

We know that the process of choosing a builder can be daunting. Here..

11 August, 2020

A Simple Guide to Building and Construction Jargon For New Builds

Some of the basic terms used by new home builders and their..

13 August, 2020

What Are 'Fixed Site Costs' Compared to 'Cost Allowances'?

Given the broad scope of activities that fall under the heading 'site..

13 August, 2020

What is Mortgage Insurance?

In most cases, you need more than 20% of the total value of the..

13 August, 2020

What Do Independent Building Inspectors Do for New Builds?  

For any new build, mandatory inspections are usually listed on your..

13 August, 2020

What is Stamp Duty?

This tax needs to be taken into account when budgeting for your next..

13 August, 2020

What is the First Home Buyer Grant?

If you're thinking about applying for the First Home Owner Grant, you..

13 August, 2020

Check your new home contract carefully -Don't get caught out!

Simply if it is not written down in your contract it means it is not..

13 August, 2020

New Home Build Process: What Soil Types Are There?

It's essential to know your soil profile before you sign a building..

11 February, 2021

New Home Build: Pre Build Process

Here's what to expect before your new build commences. Our best..

16 January, 2024

Buy a home with only 5% deposit - For First home buyers in Victoria

HomesVic Shared Equity Initiative allows up to 400 first home buyers..