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Must See Ice Architecture

By Peter Sarmas on 6 Sep 2013 No Comments

The 21st century has produced a dazzling range of architecture – but none more enchanting than the world of ice sculpture. New buildings made entirely out of ice are popping up all over the world. We’ve put together a list of the ten most amazing architectural works made of ice, including castles, hotels and villages ...

Melbourne Property Market Update – September 6, 2013

By Peter Sarmas on 6 Sep 2013 No Comments

After a strong winter selling season, property experts believe the Melbourne market will see a record number of auctions in spring. The prospect of a more stabilised government after this Saturday’s federal election is also likely to have a positive effect on the property market. Read on for more updates ...

Port Melbourne Style

By Urban Melbourne on 6 Sep 2013 No Comments

Over the last fifteen years, somewhat sleepy and neglected Port Melbourne has transformed itself into one of Melbourne's premier suburbs. The steady infiltration of apartment living kicked off with Beacon Cove and the likes of the converted Sandridge Bay Towers, and has shown few signs of abating ever since ...

‘McSuper’ Funds Encourage Financial Planners to Push Investors into SMSFs

By Peter Sarmas on 5 Sep 2013 No Comments

A boom in property sales for self-managed superfunds (SMSFs) is spawning a new generation of intermediaries offering pre-packaged legal, insurance and referral services, which some industry experts say could put investors into financial hardship. Clients and advisors are being urged to exercise extreme caution ...

Asbestos Register Now Required by Law

By Bradley Beer on 4 Sep 2013 3 Comments

Due to the serious health risks associated with asbestos, it is now law in most states and territories across Australia that every commercial building constructed prior to 31st of December 2003 has an asbestos register and an asbestos management plan. It is the responsibility of the person with control or management of the property ...

Ballarat Buying

By Cate Bakos on 3 Sep 2013 No Comments

Recently I secured a gorgeous renovated period beauty for fabulous clients of mine who were keen to diversify their investment portfolio with a higher yielding, regional purchase. The brief was not hard at all... I had a budget of $300,000 and I was under instructions to meet a gross rental yield which exceeded 5.5 per cent p.a ...

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