The extended Stage 4 lockdown in Victoria will be casting some concern among homeowners about the value of their property, especially as we should be enjoying boom prices in the spring selling season. But it’s essential that everyone takes the long-term view. Property in Melbourne was enjoying record capital growth until the pandemic hit back…
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Calling all home sellers and buyers: Get ready for November – it’s going to be huge. The recent extension of the Stage 4 lockdown conditions in Melbourne means that we’re all going to miss the spring selling season. And while that’s a huge disappointment, it’s not the end of the world. For 2020, our big…
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The extended Stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne because of the pandemic has been frustrating for buyers and sellers alike. But for first-home buyers, it’s given them additional time to research the government grants and savings schemes that are available to help them make a purchase. Supporting first-home buyers is critical to ensuring the real estate…
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Our continuing lockdown across Victoria has been a sobering experience that has created uncertainty, delay and stress in all our lives. But it is essential that we remain optimistic about our future, and that has never been more relevant than for those who’d been planning to buy or sell a home in the current spring…
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Like many Victorians, we had been hoping the so-called “road out” of lockdown might have been a little shorter. As experienced real estate agents in your area, the pandemic has challenged our agency to provide new technologies and approaches to help you focus on your desire to upsize, downsize or buy your very first home.…
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Most of us have spent more time at home over the past months than we could ever have imagined, especially those who now count themselves among the work-from-home community. Frustration at some of the flaws in your home may well have surfaced. It’s an emotion that I see frequently as your neighborhood real estate agent.…
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Planning for where you should live in your sunset years is one of the most important tasks of your life. There’s no right or wrong answer as so much depends on personal circumstance and the support you enjoy from your family. You can dive straight into a retirement village, choose to live in your existing…
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Home improvement has become a popular pastime during the pandemic, and lumber yards and hardware stores are reporting significant growth in orders from DIY enthusiasts. It’s no wonder that folks are picking up hammers and drills when they have time on their hands, and property prices continue to remain healthy. After an initial blip, prices…
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Life is full of “what if” questions, and the act of purchasing real estate is rarely completed without the buyer wondering what might have happened if they’d looked harder or for longer. Could you have found a dreamier dream home? As an experienced real estate agent, I advise all my clients not to do this…
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It’s easy to become distracted by bright and shiny features when you’re walking through a home for the first time. A new bathroom or a modern kitchen can quickly capture your attention and divert you from other important aspects of the property. While your agent will have used your initial brief to scope out its…
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