Buying real estate for the first time can feel quite intimidating. You’ve got to deal with sellers and their agents, rival buyers, banks and lawyers. And it’s not always clear what role each of them plays in the process. As a first-home buyer, you have access to many professionals who can help explain the various…
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Fashion in real estate comes and goes, and it’s been interesting to see what buyers are seeking in this Covid pandemic era. As experienced sellers know, meeting the demands of the marketplace is one of the critical arts to maximise the value of your property. This is why so many owners of apartments and houses…
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f you’re preparing your home for sale or your next property needs a little love and care, there are few better solutions than a makeover with paint. Many renovation options can be expensive and time-consuming, but painting doesn’t hit the budget too hard and can be completed in a tight timeframe. Not only can it…
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A renovation strategy is an excellent approach if you want to sell your home and maximise its value. But beware of falling into the traps that could hurt your return. A significant influencing factor that owners often forget when preparing for sale is the buyer’s preferences, and identifying features that will command a price premium.…
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If you’re seeking some bragging rights for your home, you can’t get much better than installing a wine cellar. We all love to raise a glass, and it has never been more true than during the pandemic. Australians increased their home alcohol consumption by 20% during the lockdowns, according to an Australian National University survey.…
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A few simple landscaping improvements can dramatically improve your garden and impress prospective buyers when you decide to sell. Engaging a professional landscaping company can be prohibitively expensive and may not give you a reasonable return on your investment if you’re about to sell the property. So to add a low-budget, wow-factor to your garden,…
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Modern-day lounge rooms have so many conflicting priorities that organising your home’s main living area can feel like one of life’s trickier problems. You want a lounge where conversation with family and friends can flourish, the kids can play quietly, and you can binge on TV streaming services or play computer games to your heart’s…
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Buying an investment property is always an exciting experience, regardless of whether it’s your first or twentieth deal. Unless you’ve purchased a brand new home or apartment, you’ll likely need to spend some money on renovations to maximise the rent you can charge. High-value tenants seek a property that’s clean and bright with great amenities,…
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Seeking inspiration to improve your home can become a fabulous preoccupation with countless websites, Instagram accounts, and old school magazines ready to encourage big and small projects. Even as real estate agents we find home improvements compelling, and they often inform our views of how clients can upgrade their home to maximise its value before…
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National economic confidence is a factor many home buyers take into account when considering refinancing, purchasing a larger home or diving into the property market for the first time. Nobody wants to make a substantial financial commitment if there is a risk of bad economic news that affects consumer confidence making prices head south. Right…
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