A common question about apartments and condos from buyers and investors at the luxury end of the market focuses on which amenities in a complex are the most popular. This is an important issue because the best property investments are those that meet buyer needs. At the top end of the market, buyers are seeking…
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If you’re looking for a city apartment right now, you’re probably seeing similar styles of property and wondering how to decide which one is the best for you. This can be daunting, but the answer is often found by selecting your favorite location. The best medium to long-term investments for residential apartments in urban areas…
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Moving into a new apartment block is an exciting experience with a new neighborhood to discover and many people to meet. It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments when you have your own place, and your independence and freedom. Buying an apartment right now has the potential to be an excellent, long-term investment. And if you’re…
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It’s can be a tense time for buyers if you’ve set your heart on entering the market or upgrading to your new home. In periods of high demand in the American housing market, reports have shown that over half of homes for sale became the subject of bidding wars for extended stretches of time. This…
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Giving the interior of your property a facelift with a lick of paint is a common strategy for improving your home quickly and economically before placing it on the market. Fresh paint on the walls and ceilings can lift a house or apartment, giving potential buyers a great impression. A fresh coat of paint prevents…
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Are you thinking of selling your home but dreading the idea of renovating and dealing with contractors to help you encourage a top-dollar deal with a buyer? Don’t despair! There are more ways to improve your home and maximize its value than calling in builders to rip out a bathroom or build a new kitchen…
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When it comes to renovating your home, you can’t beat experience. If you’ve ripped and replaced a kitchen, or asked a builder to take a sledgehammer to a bathroom, you’ll have benefitted from the many lessons these moments offer, as well as picking up a few scars along the way. If you’ve never commissioned a…
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As anyone who’s completed a bathroom renovation will tell you, the most significant influence on design is the humble bathtub. Because of its size, its placement will dictate where other elements, such as the vanity, shower and toilet, can be installed. If you’re dealing with a tight space, you should consider combining a bath and…
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Owning a holiday home that you can rent out as you work towards a tree-change or seachange are fabulous ambitions for those who have already invested in real estate. There’s no question that owning your own home can give you many life choices down the track, especially when the family has grown up and moved…
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The year is flying by and, as a landlord, there’s no wrong time for you to start thinking about preparing for the lodgements of your tax returns. This is means you should be gathering your paperwork right now and checking the residential rental properties area of the ATO website to see what you can claim…
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