Owners seeking to upgrade often dream of finding their “forever home”; a real estate nirvana in which concerns about the ebbs and flows of property values become a distant memory. Any remodeling or even minor scale improvements will be for your benefit alone, and there’s no need to worry about their impact on the property’s…
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Did you know that the kitchen contributes approximately 15% to the value of a home? It is no wonder then that it’s one of the rooms where buyers pay so much attention, checking out storage, making sure the cupboards and drawers open and close smoothly, and inspecting all the appliances. If your kitchen feels like…
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With tennis and cricket still dominating our TVs, it’s hard to get in a headspace to plan beyond summer. But that’s your challenge if you want to sell your home to either upgrade or downsize in the next few months. Many owners will rush their preparations immediately after New Year to try to catch the…
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Adopting a cautious approach to real estate as we get into 2023 properly is understandable. Whether buying, selling or both, there’s plenty to consider. But don’t over-complicate the situation. Creating wealth through real estate is a long game, and short-term concerns such as interest rates can be an unnecessary distraction. It’s essential to stay within…
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With property prices tapering since their peak last May, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows buyers have a rare opportunity to capitalise on the current sentiment in real estate. New loan applications for all housing fell 3.7% at the end of last year, according to the last figures from the ABS. New…
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A great agent will always look for an angle or idea to attract buyers to a property. It’s not always an easy task, so the best of the best are inventive and responsive to events around them. As an experienced agency in your area, we find our clients appreciate discovering some of the background work…
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New tax incentives for downsizers kicked in at the beginning of the year, allowing owners to contribute up to $300,000 to their superannuation from the proceeds of a residential property sale. The one-off contribution from a property sale will not count against any pre-existing contribution cap and will not be subject to any additional tax…
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If 2023 heralds the year you’re selling your home to upsize, you couldn’t have chosen a better time to start your planning. Our experience as a leading agency in your area has taught us that autumn is a super time of year to put your property on the market and look for a larger home.…
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As a New South Wales agency, we are getting asked many questions about the new land tax, the First Home Buyer Choice scheme, that was implemented in late November by the State Government. Most enquiries to our agents revolve around whether it’s cheaper to pay the slug of stamp duty (the conventional, upfront levy on…
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You hardly have to blink before you realise that summer has almost gone and it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for autumn. A wonderful, relaxing garden is a tremendous asset for your home, and it’s one of the features that potential buyers will love most when the time comes to sell the…
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