Have you ever thought of wiping the slate clean to make a fresh start on your life? Many of us have dreamed of doing something completely different with our lives but backed away from the inevitable upheaval. But it’s definitely possible to downsize your life – and it starts with your property and possessions. Many…
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If you’re currently a first-time buyer, or even you’ve had experience in the real estate market before, you’ll have confronted a few examples of legal-sounding jargon that can be confusing. One term that causes a fair amount of head-scratching is “under contract”. You’ve no doubt have walked or driven past a property that’s been for…
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If you’ve set your heart on upsizing, it’s essential to put some basics in place. You should be clear not only on the goals you wish to achieve by upsizing to a larger home, but also the amount of money you can spend to do it. Upsizing is more than just moving to a larger…
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There are several tell-tale signs over the years that will suggest your parents are coming closer to the time when they can no longer live comfortably in the family home. The garden might go untendered, the leaves might stay in the pool, the guttering is clogged, or your parents find it hard to get up…
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When the time comes to downsizing from your family home to a smaller townhouse or apartment, you’ll be grateful that you made some plans in advance. Downsizing can be stressful if you try to fit all your possessions, especially large furniture, into a smaller home. As experienced agents in the area, we’ve helped many couples…
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Buying a larger home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’re ever likely to make. So, it’s important to make the right purchase for the right reasons. It’s a legitimate strategy to buy a bigger home to increase your investment in the property market. However, most are in the upsizing market to cope…
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In your hunt for a dream home, most buyers have one question continually running through their heads – “am I going to pay too much?”. When the market is as hot as it is right now, there can be a sense of urgency and even panic that you will miss out. Mistakes in real estate…
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Folks will say there are no guarantees in life, but when you’re spending hard-earned dollars on upgrading your property before a sale, you’ll want to know there’s going to be a pay back on your investment. The challenge for every homeowner is to decide whether the money is best spent. While you’ll find an opinion…
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We all have moments where frustrations bubble to the surface and you think that your home just isn’t working in the way it should. Your assessment will be valid for a host of reasons. Perhaps your family has grown in size, or the demands of your lifestyle have changed, and you’ve not been able to…
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If you’re seeking an apartment to buy, you have an array of choices in terms of location, height within the building and available amenities, such as an elevator, garden, gym and swimming pool. The foundation of any search is your decision to buy an apartment or condo off-the-plan, purchase in a brand new complex or…
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