In your hunt for a dream home, most buyers have one question continually running through their heads – “am I going to pay too much?” Mistakes in real estate are rarely small ones. Paying a few thousand dollars over the odds for a home doesn’t matter in the long run if you are considering your…
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So many uncertainties are part of a large-scale remodeling project that it’s no wonder most homeowners opt to sell up rather than endure the disruption of building works in their lives. Money is also a key consideration because more renovations run over budget than don’t. Life gets tricky if you run out of cash or…
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There are no guarantees in life but when you spend hard-earned dollars to upgrade your property before a sale, you want to know there’ll be a dividend when the deal is done. The challenge for every homeowner is to decide where the money is best spent. As real estate agents, we’re in a great position…
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If you’re thinking of buying your first home, don’t make the mistake of beginning by spending weekends in search of your dream home. That part of the journey will come soon enough, but it’s not where you should start. Instead, you need to focus on securing your finances, or you’ll never be sure how much…
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If you’re preparing to buy your first home, it’s a good idea to take a few tips from owners and investors who have done all this before. Critical to your success is not what you buy, but your long-term strategy and approach to property ownership. So, think of your first home not just as a…
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After a year like no other in 2020, the property market is ready to take off with renewed confidence in 2021. Here are five reasons why. Money is cheapLow interest rates have made it more affordable than ever to get a loan and these record low rates can even be locked in for future years…
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Confused by the economic gurus? Wondering how one minute the property market is supposed to be crashing around our ears, and the next it’s double-digit growth for 2021? Yes? We all are! Successful buying and selling of property requires a focus in which you are confident of your plan for your future. Allowing your vision…
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Summer is already here and the warmer weather offers the opportunity to complete a few jobs around the house. There are several simple tasks you can do without working up a sweat and spoiling your relaxation time. As experienced local real estate agents, we’re firm believers in tackling the small jobs ultimately adds up to…
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Selling a home to first-time buyers is one of the great pleasures of my job as a local real estate agent. But to make the dream of home ownership a reality, it’s important to form a strategy to manage your money in this new chapter of your life. See a professional financial adviser or consult…
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The kitchen is said to be the heart of the home – and that’s why so many buyers focus on it when searching for property. A great kitchen can reward you with a higher sale price and reduce the time your home stays on the market. As a rule, it’s the first room owners consider…
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