News and updates

We have been building plenty of investment properties over the last couple of years with many of our clients building their second and third properties with us. We have found all our properties are rented within 2-3 weeks after completion and the rental returns of around 5.3%. For an investment of around $300k many are taking advantage and building very healthy property port folios with Berstan Homes.
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Berstan Homes and Stockland currently have several properties available and are perfect for the investor. The properties are located a short drive from Epping and are turn-key. The prices start at $280k, a limited number of these properties are made possible by Berstan Homes and Stockland each year.
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The Government would be better leaving negative gearing in place for many reasons. Negative gearing basically allows plenty of rental properties available in the market place and if removed would cause rental properties to dry up very quickly. Another problem would be a mass exodus from rental properties causing a massive glut of properties on the market and causing a certain price correction. Even if corrected by 20% most renters would still not be able to purchase these properties because
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Berstan are currently offering investor packages in Stockland estates designed for the investor. The packages are being quoted with a rental return of 5% plus capital gain. Stockland estates currently participating are Highlands estate Craigieburn, Mernda Villages Mernda and Eucalypt estate Wollert.  The packages are a full turnkey investor solution and completely rent ready. All packages are located within easy access to schools, shopping centres and public transport. Limited numbers are available with deposits currently being taken through Stockland or
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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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Berstan Homes in the last couple of months has noticed a larger volume of investor activity in the marketplace. The Reserve Bank holding interest rates and the possibility of lowering rates further is great news. Lower rates are not only good for investors but home owners as well. Home & Land Packages is a great way for investors to get a better deal with stamp duty, because lets face it who likes paying it. Existing properties attract full stamp duty
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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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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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New offer for a limited time only, Hazelcroft is offering a $5,000 land rebate of all lots to assist new home buyers to get into the market. The $5,000 is given as a rebate at settlement and can be used to pay the stamp duty and other fees like conveyancing, mortgage establishment fee and so on. This is a great help and should be taken advantage of while it lasts. Berstan Homes has a good selection of home and land
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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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