Tag Archives: off the plan

Delays in Construction

The real start time of your development building

An idiot’s guide to the REAL meaning of ‘starting’ construction

Let’s say you’re about to sign on the dotted line for your (soon-to-be) brand-spanking-new apartment just half a block from the beach. You can practically taste the salty air as you imagine yourself sitting on your balcony laughing at what teenagers are wearing these days. Your agent says the development construction will begin in 3 months. 3 months? Pffft! That’s nothing. You can handle the wait if it means you get a chance to mock teens. read more

off the plan body corporate

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. read more