new home

Hi all, Was reading up on the NSW new home grant scheme. http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au/legislation/budget/2012/grant/ Just a bit confused with the wording in the grant conditions. Say you are purchasing an off the plan unit and have just exchanged contracts but settlement won't be till...

Hi Guys, Just wanted your thoughts of things to check on the day of handover. Here is a list of things I would check. -paint defects (internal & external). -everything on your contract is installed (phone points, power points, tv points, heating & cooling points) -check power points are...

I am currently in the market for my first home with a budget of $350k My intention is to occupy it for the first 6-12 months to avoid capital gains, then consider my next step once the time has passed. I am tossing up between a few suburbs at the moment and it has become clear that certain...