Should you buy before 7-star pricing comes into play?
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Did you know that there are new regulations coming to our industry in 2024 that will impact house designs and build prices substantially? In this episode, we explain the 7-star and livable housing changes that are coming, outlining the pros and the cons of each… and to wrap up, we finish with our opinions and reasons on whether you should or should not buy before these regulations come into effect.
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