Does your bathroom look like a bomb has hit it? It’s amazing how many owners will show an agent around their home when they’re ready to sell, and apologise profusely for the state of the bathroom. Like the kitchen, the bathroom is used so often throughout the day that it’s easy for the area to…
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If you’re seeking to understand the long-term picture for Australian property – either to sell or invest in the months ahead – a good indicator is the building approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the numbers often fluctuate from month to month, the ABS reports give you a solid trend over…
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Buyer priorities tend to change with the fashion, but the Big Three are unmovable – location, bedroom count and size of the property. A recent survey by the real estate portal Domain also found: Gen Z wants lots of bedrooms (18%) and a shorter commute (14%). Millennials desire a freestanding home (28%) with a backyard…
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This could be a moment of consolidation for investors as new data shows the stellar, post-Covid growth in rental income is coming to an abrupt end. Instead, investors seeking to expand their portfolios should be looking at the prospects of capital growth. And, if you’re in the market to add another property to your portfolio,…
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In real estate, we’re all about maximising the space of our homes. Today, with home values at record levels, it’s never been more important than to make the most of every square metre. When you’re selling your home, agents will encourage you to ensure each room, and every nook, has a purpose. Otherwise, buyers will…
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With the summer heat still beating down, it feels a little crazy to start thinking about autumn and the cool weather. Yet, that’s what you’ve got to do if you’re planning to sell your home soon. Unless you’re planning on breaking speed records and compromise along the way, it’s probably too late to achieve an…
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If you believe selling in summer will help you achieve the optimum price for your property, it’s not too late to catch the last few weeks of warm weather to impress potential buyers. Late summer can be a strong time for sales, especially for homes that feature a great swimming pool, outdoor entertainment area or…
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Are you among the tens of thousands of homeowners who shut and locked their front door this summer, headed off for a two-week holiday and wondered if your home was going to be safe? Home security should never be taken lightly, and you should always lock your home whether you’re about to leave for a…
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The summer school holidays can be hard on the “House-Proud” – those people who love everything to be neat and tidy. As the adage goes, “everything has a place and everything in its place”. But when you’ve got kids home from school for weeks on end, and the doors and windows open to trap a…
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Every year, most owners will get a reminder to pay their home and contents insurance, and then transfer the cash without understanding exactly what they’re buying. So, what does the average policy cover? Firstly, let’s differentiate between home and contents cover. If you’re insuring your house, then your home policy should cover the structure of…
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