News and updates

Don't fix your interest rates till later in the year the big four are all saying the reserve bank will cut rates even lower. Interest rates are currently at historical lows and with the future predictions that interest rates will drop even further spells opportunity for investors. An investment in bricks and mortar is now within reach of many new home buyers and home owners looking for an investment property. Berstan Homes have homes with land starting at $321k. Investment
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Stockland Mernda Villages has released another stage at Mernda with 6 lots selling on the day of the release. The lots are sized 213m/2 up to 800m/2 with prices starting at $133k to $298k. Berstan Homes are working with Stockland and have packages including land starting at $289,500k up to the Astoria32 on 800m/2 coming in at $618k. An average 400m/2 lot is selling for $195k which is comparable to most estates in the Mernda area. Berstan Homes and Stockland
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Sales at the Highlands are now entering their 11th year and stronger than ever and currently selling 600 lots per year. This year Stockland hope to sell 900 lots in this master planned community and are well on their way to this sales achievement.  Berstan Homes are working closely with Stockland and are offering home and land packages starting at $297k up to $550k for the Astoria32. The highland estate is filling nicely with varied size of homes with people
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I recently was at  a Developer Function talking with some other builders and they were expressing concern about a particular Melbourne home builder's dubious method of financing homes. They are promoting and advising First Homes Buyers to take out credit card debt as part deposits for their home loans. This practice is a very poor form of advice leading to many First Home Buyers being in financial hot water before they even move into their home .
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Signage is now up for the great value Berstan Homes and Stockland home and land packages, starting at $289,500. The home and land packages are a turnkey product with everything you would expect from a quality Berstan home.  The locations of these packages are selected by Stockland & Berstan Homes for easy shopping and public transport convenience. The packages are suitable for first home buyers or down sizes and retirees looking for a quality home. 
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Many First Home Buyers are becoming more interested in purchasing an Investment Property. This can be a sound idea and able to set yourself up well for the future. With many First Home Buyers still living at home this gives a great opportunity for saving and investing. Berstan Homes have investor packages starting at around $290K and well worthy of investigation with rental from these properties around $320 per week makes them a sound investment.
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Monday 8th September was the start of the Stockland spring campaign. Berstan Homes have home and land packages in the campaign with all Lots covered with prices starting at $295k up to the popular Berstan Homes Astoria32 package being $550k.  All packages are including a full turnkey solution and of course a quality build all our clients have come to expect from Berstan Homes.
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Could be affected by the budget due to lack of confidence in the market by new home buyers. A lack of confidence is creating uncertain times for investors and new home buyers alike. Once people realize the budget will probably be blocked in the senate confidence will soon be restored.
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Berstan Homes and Stockland are pleased to announce another release of our special price packages at the Eucalypt Estate in Wollert.  There are a limited number available each year and this year is no exception with just 8 properties being released. With 3 of the properties already sold we are not expecting them to be around long. A quality build and value for money are the main factors with this product and by having a complete turnkey price of $285
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Berstan Homes and Stockland have combined again in releasing another group of affordable home and land packages on White Bark Street in the Eucalypt estate.  The last release of eight packages sold out in 4 weeks so we expect the release to sell out quickly. The new home Epping market is very strong at the moment with most estates struggling to keep up with soon to title stock. Eucalypt estate in Epping/Wollert is a master planned community with magnificent parkland
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