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These... [Project Update](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/project-update) [building update](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/building-update) [Beach Point Sandringham](https://blog.norus.com.au/tag/beach-point-sandringham) [Read More](https://blog.norus.com.au/beach-point-construction-update-may-2025) [![](https://blog.norus.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/f0188774eeddd7b42d1645696b8cf174.jpeg?width=1280&height=853&name=f0188774eeddd7b42d1645696b8cf174.jpeg)](https://blog.norus.com.au/unlocking-savings-victorias-temporary-off-the-plan-duty-concession) 4 min read #### [Unlocking Savings: Victoria’s Temporary Off-the-Plan Duty Concession.](https://blog.norus.com.au/unlocking-savings-victorias-temporary-off-the-plan-duty-concession) [Norus Blog](https://blog.norus.com.au/author/norus-blog): May 30, 2025, 3:32:00 PM The Victorian Government has introduced a temporary off-the-plan land transfer (stamp) duty concession, effective from the 21st of October 2024. This... 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What This Means for Property in 2025.](https://blog.norus.com.au/rate-cuts-market-moves-and-buyer-confidence.-what-this-means-for-property-in-2025) [Norus Blog](https://blog.norus.com.au/author/norus-blog): May 23, 2025, 4:45:00 PM The Reserve Bank of Australia has officially launched what’s being dubbed the ‘Year of Cuts’, with its second cash rate reduction for 2025 confirmed... 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How Off-the-Plan Purchases Appreciate in Value.](https://blog.norus.com.au/the-benefits-of-investing-early.-how-off-the-plan-purchases-appreciate-in-value) [Norus Blog](https://blog.norus.com.au/author/norus-blog): May 16, 2025, 2:45:00 PM In today’s competitive property market, buying a home that doesn’t yet exist might sound like a risky proposition. However, more and more buyers and... 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