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See the 'How To' of the land buying process and a glossary for important terms used when buying land and building a house in Western Australia.

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The ‘How to’ of Purchasing Costs

Have you established your budget? Being clear on what you can afford and how to make the best financial decisions can save you thousands of...
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The ‘How to’ of Land

Purpose of the Block All building starts with land, so knowing how to choose your land is essential in the building process. The first question...
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The ‘How to’ of House

Lifestyle Considerations There are many decisions required when building your house. Learn how to make the best choices here. Here are some questions to consider...
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The ‘How to’ of Siteworks

Understanding Siteworks Before construction can begin, you need to make decisions about the siteworks. Siteworks is the process of preparing the land for the construction...
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What is a ‘Turn-Key’ House and Land Package?

Turn-Key means exactly that; the property should be completed so that it is ready for immediate occupation. This purchase attracts split contracts; one for the...
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What is a ‘Dual-Key’ House and Land Package?

The same principles as a traditional 'Turn-Key' house and land package. Only one, significant difference: The 'Dual-Key design is two homes under one roof, without...
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What is an ‘Off The Plan’ Purchase?

Usually associated with Apartments and Townhouses, an ‘off the plan’ purchase is based on a single contract of sale, just like purchasing an already established...
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Building Bigger Homes on Smaller Blocks

Darren Meakins and Richard Wetterhahn highlight the increasing demand for smaller blocks of land in Perth in response to increasing density and limited land availability....
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Perth’s Low Rental Vacancy Rate Spurs Investment in House and Land Packages

In the world of property investment, cash flow is king. And right now, in Perth, there's a royal opportunity for investors, thanks to an incredibly...
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Perth’s Population Surges with WA’s Strong Economy

Perth is witnessing a remarkable period of growth, driven by a significant influx of residents and a subsequent rise in property prices. Fuelled by Australia’s...
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From Sydney and Melbourne to Perth: Evaluating Median House Prices within 16km of City CBDs

The high demand for housing In Australian cities, coupled with limited supply, has driven house prices to levels that make it increasingly challenging for home...
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Faster House Building Times in WA for the Post-COVID Era

Building a new home can be an exciting but time-consuming process. In some cases, new home construction times can stretch to well over a year,...