KINGSTON ACT · MALONEY’S PROPERTY
Buying an Apartment in Kingston: What Should You Look For?
A practical guide to comparing apartments in Kingston ACT, from usable living space and natural light to parking, building information and ongoing costs.
Internal living area and floor plan
Compare internal floor area separately from balconies, storage and car spaces. Bring your furniture measurements and trace everyday routes through the floor plan. Consider bedroom separation, doorways, laundry space and where you would work from home. At 9/29 Dawes Street, approximately 65 m² of internal living includes one bedroom and an open living and dining area.
Outdoor space, orientation and privacy
Look beyond the balcony’s area: check its depth, shelter and connection to the living room. Think about where a table would fit and how you would use it across the seasons. The featured apartment has a 37 m² private courtyard. Inspect the outlook and privacy from both seated and standing positions.
Natural light and everyday comfort
Visit at different times where possible to assess sunlight, glare and noise. Check windows, shading, ventilation and heating or cooling. This apartment has floor-to-ceiling double glazing and reverse-cycle heating and cooling. Ask to see how the rooms feel with doors open and closed.
Parking, storage and access
Check that the parking arrangement suits your vehicles, and inspect the route between the garage, lift and apartment. Look at the size and location of storage rather than just counting units. This property includes one undercover car space, additional storage and lift access. Discuss any particular access requirements with Darcy or Peter.
Body corporate costs, levies and building condition
Ask for current rates and body corporate charges, the breakdown of any additional levies, and available information about planned maintenance and building works. Review these details with your conveyancer. Request current levy notices and supporting building documents from Darcy or Peter.
Location that fits your routine
Try the routes you would actually use: shops, work, the lake and your regular transport. Compare the immediate street environment as well as the suburb. The featured apartment is in the Salt complex, with Kingston Village and the Foreshore nearby. Our neighbourhood guide introduces the area so you can plan what to explore when you visit.