Norus Projects' Blog

Your guide to off-the-plan and the latest property insights. 

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Finance for Off-the-Plan: How to Stay Settlement-Ready

Between signing your contract and collecting the keys, you have an opportunity to build your savings, organise your finances and prepare for the next stage of homeownership.

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How to Read an Off-the-Plan Contract (Without a Law Degree)

An off-the-plan contract pack brings together the documents that explain your purchase, from the apartment and its inclusions to payment terms and...

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Parkview Burwood October Update: Structure Nears Completion

October is a busy month at Parkview Burwood, with the main concrete structure nearing completion and work now spreading through the building from the...

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Riverbend Ivanhoe October Construction Update: Crane Down, Roofs On

October has been a busy month on site at Riverbend Ivanhoe, with the tower crane now dismantled and metal roofing in place across the building....

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First-Home Buyer's Guide to Buying Off-The-Plan in Victoria (2026)

Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also feel like a long list of numbers, rules and decisions. There is the deposit to save, finance to...

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RBA Rate Rise: Why Price Certainty Matters for Off-the-Plan Buyers

On 29 September 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points from 4.35% to 4.60%.

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Off-The-Plan Stamp Duty Concession Victoria

If you are comparing new apartments in Melbourne, stamp duty can make a meaningful difference to the amount you need to budget for a purchase. For...

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Off-the-Plan, Explained: From Deposit to Keys

Buying off the plan means buying a home before it's finished, sometimes before construction has started. In exchange for waiting, you get today's...

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Parkview Burwood September Update: Structure Progresses

Construction at Parkview Burwood continues to move forward this September, building steadily on the structural progress achieved over the recent...

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Riverbend Ivanhoe September Update: Construction Moves Inside

Construction at Riverbend Ivanhoe continues to move through increasingly visible stages, with September set to bring progress to both the building's...

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