No room carries more influence with a buyer than the kitchen – it’s where the family gathers and many memories are made. The kitchen can represent up to 20% of the entire value of a property, and if it’s not up to scratch, many buyers will walk away regardless of how good the rest of…
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Completing odd jobs around the home always feels good, but it’s the larger-scale works that will deliver dividends in terms of improving your property’s value. Properties that have been recently renovated and offer all the conveniences expected of a modern home are at the top of every buyer’s list. So, with the real estate market…
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Sometimes, the realities of trying to buy a property can be harsh. Your dreams can turn to dust when the building inspector’s report reveals the home you’ve fallen in love with is prone to flooding, or has termites, mould, rising damp or rotting foundations. And now you face a dilemma: do you return to the…
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If I had listed the biggest concerns of prospective buyers before the pandemic, then commute times would have been in the top 10. And that’s hardly surprising – who wants to lose hours of their life every day in traffic, or stand waiting for a bus or train where the seating has already been taken.…
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Living areas in confined spaces are always a challenge for homeowners whether you’re preparing your property for sale or have just moved in and trying to create the perfect nest. Everyone loves the idea of a palatial, open-plan living area but sometimes the prevailing styles of home in our neighborhood, or your budget, just don’t…
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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 of us are in the upsizing market…
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Maintaining your home should be a mix of love and diligence that occasionally requires a little TLC from your bank account. Staying on top of the work around your property is key to ensuring it remains a comfortable and enjoyable refuge from the trials that life throws at us. But it doesn’t take much for…
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Hot summer days can provide a lot of inspiration for your garden and installing a cabana makes the most of the beautiful weather and gives you another outstanding feature for your home. Don’t assume that you’ll need to go through the hassle of seeking permission and submitting plans to council to install a cabana. It’s…
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If you’re a first-home buyer and you’ve just won pre-approval for your loan – congratulations! That’s awesome. Now the fun begins! It’s perfectly normal to feel a little intimidated by buying your first home. That’s why you need to assemble a team of experts to help you including your mortgage broker, a lawyer or conveyancer…
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The property market is starting to hum as buyers gain in confidence after the pandemic lockdowns – and you may be feeling that it’s time to get a piece of the action. Buyers want to make the most of record-low interest rates. Many are ready to create their new normal, trading location for more space,…
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