Home Buyer Show
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 June 2009
Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm daily.
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October 2009
Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm daily.
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Saturday 31 October to Sunday 1 November 2009
Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm daily.
Visit website
www.homebuyershow.com.au
HOME BUYER SHOW SET TO ATTRACT RECORD CROWDS
WITH AFFORDABILITY AT AN ALL TIME HIGH
The 2008 Home Buyer 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.
Consequently, the 2009 Home Buyer Shows are gearing up to welcome record crowds
this year with many consumers keen to secure their slice of the Australian dream after a
long period of being priced out of the market.
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.
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 (Brisbane Expo only) - 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 oneoff
Show Specials available.
New Home Builders Zone (Sydney Expo only) - will showcase some of the
latest home designs and knockdown rebuild options available on the market
today with expert advice and free seminars for visitors looking to build a new
home in regional or metropolitan NSW.
The Home Buyer Show will present over 350 exhibitors showcasing some of the latest
products and services on the market today including:
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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 |  |
To view the Free Seminar Program or Lounge with the Experts timetables, which will
be posted shortly, or to purchase tickets in advance, visit the website at:
www.homebuyershow.com.au
Book tickets in advance via the website and pay only $10 ($5 saving) or tickets are
available at the door for $15.
Tickets include free entry to the Trading & Investing Expo next door ($15 saving).
Details at: www.tradingandinvestingexpo.com.au
Student & concession tickets: $12 (on the door only)
Children under 16 accompanied by an adult may enter free of charge.
For further information please contact:
Tom Clarkson
Tel: (03) 9696 9961
tom@eventmi.com.au