Author: Kylie Davis

10 ways to get the most from a summer sales campaign

With Covid and lockdowns holding the property market back over winter and most of spring, the summer market is set to take off strongly.  Here are ten tips that will help you make the most of the summer sales campaign. Style your home – Talk to a professional who can style your home so it…
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How to stay on top of your DIY list

Owning a home is a work in progress – there’s always something fix, maintain or replace. And if you don’t stay on top of it, your to-do list can grow quickly. Property is the most significant investment most of us ever make and so time and effort should be invested to keep it in great…
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Breaking down WA’s first homeowner bonuses

Two schemes designed to encourage property ownership make buying your first home in Western Australia more attractive. The State Government will provide $10,000 under its First Home Owner Grant and offer discounts on stamp duty. Back in mid-2017, the grant was $15,000 but was reduced as the West Australian property market recovered from falling mineral…
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Breaking down Victoria first homeowner bonuses

Two schemes designed to encourage property ownership have now made buying your first home in Victoria easier and more attractive. The State Government will provide $10,000 under the First Home Owners Grant to applicants who are planning to purchase a new property or one that is less than five years old. That figure doubles if…
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Easing restrictions open the door for a boom in sales

Get ready for a bumper selling season in Melbourne! Restrictions on the home inspections for sales have finally been allowed and we will see pent-up demand for property be unleashed across the city. Owners who are keen to sell now should now finish preparing their properties for inspection because the spring selling season will seize…
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Our plan to keep you safe with private inspections in regional Victoria

As COVID restrictions ease in regional Victoria, I am working with colleagues in my agency to ensure we have the appropriate cleaning protocols for all homes open for private inspections. Hopefully, a further easing of restrictions are just a few weeks away, and that means it’s time for homeowners wishing to sell their property before…
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Six secrets to boosting the value of your home before sale

Sellers will often ask how they can improve the value of their home before putting on to the market. It’s the smart question to ask because when it comes to making a big impression with prospective buyers, you can achieve a lot with very little investment. The opposite is also true – if a buyer…
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Six tips to help you find a great buyer agent

When you’re a first-home buyer, the experience can feel a little confronting – advice comes from an overwhelming number of well-meaning sources and you face the daunting task of selecting an agent to help you navigate past the pitfalls of a purchase. A third of all prospective home buyers are currently first-timers according to the…
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Is flipping property an investment strategy for you?

It’s hard to find a more ambitious property investor than a flipper. These are the folks who buy rundown properties, fix them up and then sell at a profit in just a few months. If you like the sound of generating wealth from flipping properties, be aware you’ll need to be super-smart at spotting real…
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How to get on the property ladder with a fixer-upper

Looking for a property that is in less than pristine condition but has a lot of potential is a successful strategy for many first-home buyers who are working with a limited budget.  It’s a great approach so long as you don’t take any shortcuts in assessing the structural quality of the property before making an…
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