How To Get House Plans From Council

how to get house plans from council
You're renovating, selling, or just trying to answer a simple question like where that old sewer runs, and suddenly you realise you don't have a copy of the original drawings. Pretty normal. Councils do hold a lot of this material and, with the right request, you can usually get what you need. In... Read More

How Do I Find Out When A House Was Built

How Do I Find Out When A House Was Built
If you live in Melbourne, you'll know the feeling: you're standing in the hallway of a weatherboard in Brunswick, or a red brick in Carnegie, and you wonder when the first family crossed the threshold. That itch to know the backstory is why people jump online and type things like "when was your h... Read More

Home Guarantee Scheme for First Home Buyers Melbourne

Home Guarantee Scheme for First Home Buyers Melbourne
If you live in Melbourne and you've been watching listings while your deposit grows at a snail's pace, this is genuinely big news. From 1 October 2025, the federal Home Guarantee Scheme is expanding so that all first home buyers can purchase with as little as a 5% deposit, without paying lenders ... Read More

Questions to ask conveyancer when buying a house

Questions to ask conveyancer when buying a house
Buying a home in Melbourne is exciting, but it is also a legal and financial project with lots of moving parts. A good conveyancer keeps your purchase on track, spots risks early and explains what you are signing before you commit. This guide sets out practical questions to ask at each stage of y... Read More

What is the difference between vendor deposit and bank deposit?

What is the difference between vendor deposit and bank deposit?
Buying or selling a home in Melbourne comes with a lot of jargon. Two terms that cause the most head scratching are vendor deposit and bank deposit. They sound similar, yet they mean very different things and sit under different rules. If you're in the thick of a sale or gearing up to make an off... Read More