Do you want to have greater input into the design of your home? Then building a new home – one that will suit the needs of you and your family – is the way to go! However, before you start drafting up plans, you’ll need some dirt to put it on. It’s time to buy […]

House prices may be high, but the combination of lower home prices, improvements in wage growth and lower interest rates have contributed to the ongoing improvement in the HIA Affordability Index for the June 2019 quarter. HIA’s Affordability Index is calculated for each of the eight capital cities and regional areas on a quarterly basis […]

When prices are low first home buyers, and even second home buyers, will find they get better value and their money will go a lot further than it would have 12 months ago. It’s clear that now is a good the time for home buyers to secure their future home; however it won’t last long. […]

Central Coast water bills will fall by up to 33 per cent for some residents – a saving of up to $355 – after the pricing regulator released its final report. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) released its report on the maximum prices Central Coast Council can charge for water, sewerage and stormwater […]

Following a record breaking home sale of $1,010,000 in Helios Street Woongarrah, Yeramba Estates can report two land sales this week in Hamlyn Grove, plus a brand new home in our prestigious Monterey development has now sold. Certainly the post election market on the Central Coast in general – and Hamlyn Terrace/Woongarrah in particular, is […]

With the election over, there is no longer a black cloud over negative gearing and Capital Gains tax. In addition, APRA is considering lowering their assessment rate which stands currently at 7.25% – finally common sense prevails!  With current  rates around 3.99%, the gap is too wide to be sensible. There is also strong comment […]

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme that will enable first home buyers to access a mortgage with a 5 per cent deposit. Mr Morrison said: “It can take nine to 10 years for an average household to save a deposit. We want to help Australians realise the goal […]

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the M1 Pacific Motorway as work continues on the motorway upgrade between Tuggerah and Doyalson. Roads and Maritime Services will be extending shifted southbound lanes to just north of the Doyalson interchange. This means that southbound lanes will be shifted to the right for about 5kms from […]

With the Central Coast population set to increase by 75,000 by 2036, according to the Central Coast Regional Plan, housing targets are a huge issue for Central Coast Council. Mayor Jane Smith said Council had approved 862 development applications during the October to December 2018 quarter. “Council approvals are an indicator of the demand for […]