Tricks to buying off-the-plan
We’ve talked about how off-the-plan buying is a good idea when taking all the necessary precautions. But NEVER underestimate what lies beneath the belly of the beast.
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The NOT so fancy items you pay for in body corporate fees
Most apartment developments these days seem to offer more than the usual installation. This can include everything from rooftop gardens to specially designed gyms meant to tone one and I mean ONE singular muscle in your body so that you can have that left butt cheek you’ve always dreamed of having. From the developer’s perspective, the key is to have something that doesn’t make the rent or sale Donald Trump-ish (i.e. crazy expensive) or difficult to maintain.
I don’t need contents insurance, I live in an apartment
Home contents insurance for an apartment may sound like a bit of a scam however this is not the case.
You’re paying maintenance, body corporate fees, blood tributes to the Capital. A lot of money is flowing into your apartment as if your wallet was nothing more than a place to keep your Blockbuster membership card than actual money. So why bother with that type of insurance?
What are honeymoon rates for your off-the-plan body corporate?
When buying an off-the-plan apartment, it’s always advisable to consider the body corporate fees associated with your new place. There are always costs that go along with new property, like council rates and fire levies, that will vary from suburb to suburb. However, body corporate fees vary from building to building and the seller will usually try to keep them as low as possible in case you ask about them.
9 things real estate agents SHOULD tell you when buying an off-the-plan apartment
There’s nothing worse than putting all your time, money and effort into designing your kickass new apartment only to find problems popping up left, right and centre. Here are a few things to keep in mind that can make all the difference between a crappy experience and an awesome one with your new apartment settlement.