With Stage 4 restrictions having been recently introduced for the safety of the community in metropolitan Melbourne areas, including Clayton, we have all had to adjust to the various guidelines; including wearing masks whenever in public, keeping to an overnight curfew between 8pm and 5am and only leaving our homes for four permitted reasons. How
In an attempt to boost demand in the construction sector, the Federal Government has launched a HomeBuilder grant scheme offering $25,000 to eligible Australians to go towards building their new home or renovating their home. This effort will help lessen the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on unemployment rates in Australia amongst builders and tradespeople.
It’s not surprising that there are concerns around how Covid-19 will and has already affected the Australian property market. However, industry experts say that foreign investors are rushing back into the market. This growing investor interest is a golden opportunity for sellers in Clayton. Foreign investors buying up in the Australian market There are a
As you may be aware, the trans formative $50 billion Suburban Rail Loop project has commenced early planning and design stages. The project will revolutionise Victoria’s public transport system; linking every major railway line from Frankston to Werribee and connecting Melbourne’s middle suburbs to health, education and employment centres outside the CBD. The project has
With the current climate, there is a collective need to stay home and uphold extra careful hygiene. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, recent studies suggest that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) can persist on surfaces from a few hours or up to numerous days. This places an importance on cleaning and sanitising everyday surfaces in
The City of Monash is pushing ahead with a solid and bold “long term vision” for the suburb of Clayton. For the past few years, the Melbourne suburb some 18kms south-east of the city’s CBD, has acknowledged the need for “transformative” thinking about the future. For instance, the current population of about 21,000 is set
Did you know that 32% of households in Australia consist of tenants? That number has grown year-on-year, making renting one of the fastest growing real estate trends, especially for younger people. If you think about housing affordability, large deposits, and a cultural shift favouring lifestyle and alternative investments, it’s no real surprise to see the rise
Clayton is well known for being a leading location for education for all ages from primary, secondary and higher education. With schools within walking distance from most streets within the area, Clayton poses an attractive destination for families with kids, local students and international students. This year, Clayton South Primary School celebrates its 90th year
If you’ve read about the huge expansion of the emergency department at Clayton’s Monash Medical Centre, we have both good and some not so good news for you. With works starting now, the Victorian government has pledged almost $80m for the upgrade which is set to be completed by 2022. The long-term gain The upgrade
The big difference between buying a house and a new pair of shoes is obviously the price — and for good reason. Boots may be for walking, but buying a house means waving bye-bye to the landlord while building equity, wealth, security and stability with the soundest investment you’ll ever make. However, national house prices