Ensuring the security of your home not only gives you peace of mind but adds to the overall impression of the property when you decide the time has come to sell. Owners who have applied security solutions to their home always find favourable response from buyers. They’ll often comment during open house inspections on the…
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Climbing the property ladder can grow your wealth and simultaneously meet the needs of a changing lifestyle. Starting a family, growing your family or just looking for a lifestyle improvement are all great reasons to upgrade. But as a new property will often come with a bigger mortgage and more responsibilities, which makes your choice…
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Video and 3D virtual tours are great ways to present your home in the best possible light before prospective buyers have a chance to attend an open house or private inspection. If a high-end 3D tour created by a professional videographer feels like overkill for your property, you can still make an impact by producing…
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The property market in Brisbane entered the Covid-19 crisis at record highs that will give it the strength to rebound strongly once economic activity and confidence return. Prices rose consistently across the city and regional Queensland, according to new data from CoreLogic. Brisbane prices increased 3.8% in the April quarter compared with the corresponding period…
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The May data from CoreLogic shows Sydney remained the most robust real estate market as Australia entered the Covid-19 lockdown. The high levels of price growth across the city indicates there will be a release of pent-up demand for properties as economic activity returns to normal and confidence returns. The Sydney market recorded price growth…
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The Melbourne property market stayed in positive territory in the lead up to the Covid-19 lockdown, growing 1.4% in the 12 weeks ending April 30. This result gave Melbourne an annual year-on-year increase in property value of 12.4% – a strong result beaten only by Sydney and Darwin, according to the latest data CoreLogic. Despite…
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It is still a few months away but the coming Spring selling season for property may turn out to be bigger than ever before. With lockdown restrictions easing, there’s a sense of optimism that the country will feel near-normal again by September and October. That means homeowners who have put off selling their property will…
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A real estate agent can play a pivotal role in limiting the stress of selling a property during a divorce. Choosing the right agent is crucial as they should be a trusted intermediary for both partners and be able to limit any disagreements. That’s not always easy. The stakes are high. The family home is…
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For many home-buyers, what happens on settlement day can feel like secret solicitor business. Of course, it’s the day when the deal is truly sealed. You take ownership of your new home, receive the keys and begin the next chapter of your life. Settlement day affects buyers in different ways – some are excited about…
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It’s Saturday morning, and you didn’t sleep much last night. Over and again, you kept picturing in your mind today’s auction and how you’re going to win it, and lose it. When your dream home goes under the hammer, anxiety and nerves creep into your thoughts about the prospect of missing out to someone with…
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