Home Buyer Show to Attract Record Crowds
The 2009 Home Buyer Shows are gearing up to welcome record crowds, with many consumers keen to secure their slice of the Australian dream after a long period of being priced out of the market.
Last year's shows were an overwhelming success, attracting over 25,000 visitors and more than 300 exhibitors across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
With interest rates at record lows, property prices cooling, substantial Government grants still available and a strong rental market, home buyers and property investors have returned to the market in large numbers.
The Housing Industry Association - Commonwealth Bank First Home Buyer Affordability Index posted its second biggest improvement on record last quarter, indicating it is now cheaper than at any time in the last five years to buy or own a home.
A national review by Australian Property Monitors has also uncovered 2,600 postcodes with a median house price under $350,000, providing first home buyers with a range of affordable options.
one of the most comprehensive educational seminar programs in Australia
The Home Buyer Show is the only major event in Australia dedicated to property buyers and is simply a must-attend event for anybody looking to buy a primary home or investment property.
"These are difficult global economic times but for many people now is a good time to investigate the property market - whether it's a first home, a bigger place for an expanding family or a compact dwelling for retirement. Smart buyers will do their homework and their sums - consider their options and see whether it makes sense to buy a home now," said Commonwealth Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek.
"Attending the Home Buyer Show, with its informative expert seminars and dozens of exhibitors, can help would-be investors make a more informed decision on their next step in the property market", continued Ms Plibersek.
The 2009 Home Buyer Shows will present one of the most comprehensive educational seminar programs ever staged in Australia providing buyers and investors with all the impartial, independent information they need to help finance, find and buy their next home.
Free seminars will cover some of the following topics:
- Tips on financing, finding and buying your first home
- Overview of all the state and federal grants and tax concessions available for first home buyers
- In depth overview of the state of the property market in each capital city including regional areas
- How to negotiate a property purchase - the smart buyer's perspective
- How to be successful when bidding at auction
- How to avoid buying a lemon - tips on property inspection
- How to make your next property purchase a smart investment
- Tips on inspecting display villages
- How to find the right home loan to match your circumstances
A wide range of free interactive opportunities are also on offer at the Show to provide visitors with direct access to property experts including:
Lounge with the Experts
Following its overwhelming success last year this exciting feature returns in 2009 providing visitors with the opportunity to interact in a more informal environment and be able to fire questions at leading industry experts on a variety of property buying topics while they chill out and relax on big comfy lounge chairs.
Property Investor Zone
A brand new feature for 2009 dedicated to educating property investors of all levels including all the latest investment properties for sale on the market today with loads of experts on hand to provide independent, impartial advice.
Master Builders Zone
Master Builders Queensland are an official event partner of the Brisbane Home Buyer Show and will be presenting a dedicated zone within the event where their members, Queensland's leading building services companies, will be showcasing a wide range of new homes, display villages and house & land packages. Members of the Master Builders Queensland have the largest independent display villages on offer in Queensland so home buyers will be able to see and compare many of these at the show before they hit the road, saving them time and money with a wide range of one-off Show Specials available.
The Home Buyer Show will present over 100 exhibitors showcasing some of the latest products and services on the market today including:
- New and established homes
- House and land packages
- New home builders and extension companies
- Apartments, units, townhouses and off-the-plan opportunities for sale
- Home loans
- Land estates
- Property investment advisers
- Buyers agents and advocates
- Insurance and conveyancing companies
- Independent advice bureaus - Government departments & Industry Associations
- Financial, savings and taxation advisors
- Property inspection services and valuation companies
