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From Floorplan to Reality: The Hidden Benefits of Buying Off-Plan

Ouwens Casserly | 29 Nov, 2023 (Updated 29 Nov, 23)

Buying a home that hasn’t been built yet might seem like a leap of faith, but it could be the key to unlocking the property of your dreams. Off-plan purchases …

Ouwens Casserly Real Estate strengthens South Australia presence with acquisition of Elders Real Estate Glenelg

Ouwens Casserly | 16 Nov, 2023 (Updated 29 Nov, 23)

Ouwens Casserly Real Estate Celebrates Successful Acquisition of Elders Real Estate Glenelg, a Respected Agency Known for Building Trusted Relationships and Delivering Quality Professional Services with Strong Community Ties. Elders …

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Celebrating OC’s Community Service Win at the REISA Awards 2023

Ouwens Casserly | 08 Nov, 2023 (Updated 08 Nov, 23)

The Ouwens Casserly team is thrilled to announce our exceptional performance at the REISA 2023, which took place at the iconic Adelaide Oval on October 28, 2023. REISA’s awards for …

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Adelaide Property Market Update by Alex Ouwens

Alexander Ouwens | 06 Jun, 2022 (Updated 06 Jun, 22)

With both the residential and commercial property markets finally cooling nationally, it is important to look separately at Adelaide from the broader national market. Adelaide really benefited from the Covid …

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5 Tips to ‘Buying Off The Plan’

Ouwens Casserly | 16 Mar, 2022 (Updated 16 Mar, 22)

The process of buying your first home is an exciting time, but it can be a little overwhelming too. There are many elements that need to be considered and covered …

Riding the Wave: Government Stimulus Package Brings Forward Property Demand

Ouwens Casserly | 02 Jul, 2020 (Updated 08 Sep, 21)

The $25,000 HomeBuilder grant is available to eligible buyers and properties, in an effort to stimulate our otherwise cautious property market. …

$25K Homebuilder Grant

Ouwens Casserly | 05 Jun, 2020 (Updated 21 Sep, 21)

Announced yesterday, the federal government has unveiled a massive stimulus package to support new home construction across Australia. …

Special Offers: How They Can Bring Buyers Forward

Ouwens Casserly | 13 Mar, 2020 (Updated 13 Mar, 20)

Reaching a pre-sales target to get a new project off the ground is always a challenge and can often take time. So how do we incentivise buyers to be early …

Knowing Your Buyers: The WHO and WHEN of Project Marketing

Ouwens Casserly | 12 Feb, 2020 (Updated 12 Feb, 20)

Knowing your target market seems like an obvious point when developing; so you may have considered WHO your buyers are likely to be, but have you considered WHEN they will …

How Social Media Is Finding Passive Buyers

Ouwens Casserly | 09 Dec, 2019 (Updated 09 Dec, 19)

The use of Social Media has been designed to extend your internet presence far beyond traditional marketing. …

First Home Buyers Checklist – Home Buying Made Easy

Ouwens Casserly | 02 Oct, 2019 (Updated 08 Sep, 21)

Buying your first home is always a hot topic in Australia. Often thought to be out of reach for many, however this is not always the case. …

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10 Tips for Buying an Off the Plan Apartment

Ouwens Casserly | 19 Sep, 2019 (Updated 08 Sep, 21)

Are you looking for an Adelaide apartment you can call home? Wanting that low maintenance, lock up and leave lifestyle? One of the things you need to consider is whether …

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8 helpful tips for downsizing your home in Adelaide

Ouwens Casserly | 15 Aug, 2019 (Updated 08 Sep, 21)

Downsizing your home is a big decision for empty nesters and Australians have much to think about when it comes to moving into smaller homes or apartments. …

Downsizing Empty Nesters Home Buying Advice Insights OC Projects

What is Stamp Duty and what does it mean for first home buyers?

Ouwens Casserly | 03 Jul, 2019 (Updated 08 Sep, 21)

Buying your first home is a big thing. But with all the excitement of purchasing your new home you may forget about state taxation liabilities and entitlements – important aspects which …

First Home Buyers Off The Plan Stamp Duty

6 Easy tips for a beautiful balcony garden

Ouwens Casserly | 19 Jun, 2019 (Updated 08 Sep, 21)

Your love for beautiful plants should not suffer just because you live in an apartment. There are plenty of ways to include plants both in your apartment and on your …

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