“Curb appeal” is a phrase you hear and read about a lot when you begin to research the best ways to prepare your property for sale. That’s because first impressions are the most important. Prospective buyers will often take a pass if they see a shabby exterior even though the property itself may be ideal…
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There’s an assumption made by too many investors that improved infrastructure always equates to higher property prices. But government promises to build a six-lane highway, a railway station or a hospital does not automatically mean the surrounding area has just become bargain territory over which you should swoop. The idea such multi-million-dollar improvements must supercharge…
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The evenings are getting longer and the days warmer as we head towards spring, which is always a time of great optimism for me. It’s a time when the real estate market emerges from its winter slumber and when I recommend my clients get a few odd jobs done around the home so they can…
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Christmas is the season to be jolly, not for folly. So don’t rule out the logic of selling your home at the height of summer and avoid the crush of properties that typically go on the market in spring. One of the many property myths that swirl around our market is that spring is not…
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We’ve all heard of the old saying, “good things come in small packages” It’s one of my favorites, and it’s certainly true when it comes to buying apartments and condos. The great thing about apartments and condos is usually their proximity to great lifestyle options like work, cafes and restaurants, retail centers and transport. If…
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Everyone loves a bargain – especially buyers of real estate. A smart purchase can set you up for life or give you a fiscal boost that can be the equivalent of a decade spent working in your cubicle. Many great-value properties are “fixer-uppers”, or a “remodeler’s delight”. The price is lower than similar homes in…
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Rain, hail or shine, it’s never a bad idea to check the coverage and quality of insulation in your home. There is no better way to save on your energy bills whether they’re for heating your home during the cold months or cooling it down with air-con during long, hot summers. The key phrase to…
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If a remodel of your home is on the agenda right now, stop and think what the next buyer of your property would value most. It’s a great approach to ensuring the money spent on your home doesn’t go to waste. Of course, unless you’re thinking of selling in the short term, it would be…
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How many of us are working from home, balancing a computer on our knee or trying to find ever-shrinking space on the dining room table, and wished we had a home office? The reality of working from home has revealed many benefits but also pulled the curtain back on some shortcomings in our own homes.…
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If you’re a landlord or seeking your first investment property, it’s a great idea to periodically assess your rental or portfolio for potential improvements that will enhance tenant appeal and increase rental income and capital value. The pandemic has contributed to a flat spot in many rental markets, but this won’t last forever. As an…
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