Taking the keys to your first home is an unforgettable moment – you have a place of your very own and you have achieved a significant life goal. There’s no shortage of work ahead of you, of course. But it’s all good fun – shopping for furniture, planning the lay-out of your new home and…
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One of the most significant changes to society as a result of the Covid crisis has been the switch to working from home – and all the signs indicate it’s here to stay. Research shows working more from home allows us to enjoy a better work life balance and few miss the wasted hours and…
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The airwaves are full of advertisements for various new smart home technologies, using the internet to automate everything from pulling back the drapes to brewing coffee and charging our vehicles in the driveway. But smart home technology is developing quickly, providing homeowners with devices that save time and energy. Technology is starting to have an…
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Creating your dream home can depend as much on how you want to furnish it as the location, size and architectural style. Knowing whether you want to live in a contemporary-styled home, or one that embraces a minimalist or shabby chic interior design, is likely to influence the types of property you’ll want to inspect.…
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When we talk about the benefits of home improvements before a sale, the spotlight inevitably falls on how a new kitchen or bathroom might increase the potential price. These two rooms more than any other can offer the best return on investment if you’re thinking of ways to maximise the value of your home before…
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Record low interest rates and new government incentives have made it possible for first home buyers to enter the market. But saving up for your first deposit can feel like a small mountain to climb. It can still take six years or more to save for a deposit, according to a survey published by Domain.…
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Would a home theater add value to your home when it’s time to sell? For luxury property, it’s already a standard feature. But that’s not yet true for the rest of the market. If you’re thinking of installing a home theater, consider carefully the value of the room you’ll be sacrificing. Consider if it’s a…
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If you’ve just bought a fixer-upper, or taken the plunge into the real estate market as a first-time buyer, the chances are you want to make some immediate improvements to your new home. You can go big and start to plan a rip-and-replace strategy for your kitchen or bathroom, or call in an architect to…
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When you’ve set your heart on a property, the last thing you want to do is get into a bidding war with another prospective buyer. The uncertainty and potential stress on your finances can become all-consuming and, for many buyers, this erodes the initial delight of finding their dream home. As an experienced local agent,…
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Stories are all over the media these days about how prices are moving higher in the real estate market. And they’re correct, but… You should never see American real estate as one market or a nation of state-based markets. There are tens of thousands of micro-property markets in our wonderful country, each one attracting a…
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