Like many areas of life, the real estate business has its fair share of sayings and clichés. The most common is “location, location, location” because it’s an essential facet of any property purchase. Another favourite is “going, going, gone” for when houses go under the hammer for auction. But other popular phrases are perhaps not…
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We’re approaching the most popular selling period on the calendar, and a fabulous spring garden can do wonders for homes that are about to go on the market. A great-looking garden will make a fabulous first impression with prospective buyers and capitalise on the positive attitude and outlook that springtime always inspires. It’s essential to…
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Buyers love a beautiful garden, but many run for the hills once they figure out how much work it takes to keep one in great shape. A wonderful garden turns heads but ultimately attracts only those buyers who find pleasure from working in the backyard. As local agents, we’ve worked with clients who have explicitly…
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Choosing the right time to sell and find a new home is often an emotionally driven decision supported by the realities of financial circumstances and your life stage. Many homeowners will often delay their decision to avoid spending precious leisure time looking for a property or confront the work and stress of buying and selling.…
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Like any property purchase, it’s essential you do the math before you buy an apartment or condo so you’re certain you can afford the mortgage repayments and additional strata costs. The body corporate fees – also called levies – are a mandatory part of strata living and a major consideration when purchasing an apartment. Every…
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Remodeling an apartment or house can give you a fantastic sense of satisfaction and pleasure over many years, but rarely is the complexity of the work anything less than a financial and logistical challenge. A renovation will not only freshen up the experience of living in your existing property but help you build your personal…
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There’s a moment when you’re in the market for a property that you must decide it’s time to stop looking and to start buying. Many folks find this part of their search the most confrontational. But it can be easily avoided by researching the availability of your target style of property in your preferred neighborhoods. …
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Whether you’re ready to sell or have just bought a new property, the chances are a little home improvement is on the agenda. While many homes are ready to move into, few deliver entirely on their vision – there’s always something you want to change or update to suit your personal taste. DIY enthusiasts revel…
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When selling, meeting the demands of the marketplace is critical to maximizing the value of your property. This is why so many owners of apartments and houses invest in a new bathroom or kitchen to make their homes more attractive and valuable to buyers. Great features in your home reduce its time on the market…
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The kitchen is the heart of any home, and prospective buyers will usually spend more time there than in any other room during a viewing. Discerning buyers will check out the age and quality of appliances, the workflow of the preparation areas and even open cabinet doors to judge the storage available. It’s no surprise…
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