Trying to buy a new home in a boom property market can be frustrating and, as an experienced agent, I totally get it! Every time you roll up for a walk-through, the seller’s agent can make you feel like half the world wants this particular piece of real estate. But have no fear. Whether you’re…
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If you’re buying your first home, or it’s been a while since you’ve been in the property market, you may question the importance of building inspections. They add to your costs, and some sellers will say there’s nothing wrong with their property and you should save your money. Many buyers in the current market forgo…
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If you’re a parent with adult children who’ve successfully launched, statistics show you’re among the most likely demographic to contemplate whether you should downsize. As an experienced agency in our area, we have worked with many couples seeking to downsize in this area, maintaining an excellent lifestyle while reducing the obligations of owning a family…
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Buying a home is a big life decision, and it’s certainly a challenge when we’ve been in a global pandemic and all forms of media are saturated with coverage of the conflict in Europe. If you had asked most real estate agents just a few years ago what impact such global events would have had…
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The current real estate market can be intimidating for first-home buyers and new investors who are keen to buy with newly-arranged finance. As an experienced real estate agency in your area, we always caution first-time buyers and investors against over-exuberance. It is wise to avoid being held hostage to FOMO; the fear of missing out.…
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The home office is no longer the temporary fix forced upon us by the pandemic; it’s become a prerequisite for many who are now splitting their desk-bound time between work and home. That places the home office as a new hot button for prospective buyers, especially young professional couples, who are cruising the market right…
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Did you know that it can take homeowners up to a year of thought and debate before taking the plunge and beginning a renovation that would enhance the value of their property? One consideration that can increase anxiety is the selection of a builder to carry out the work. We all hear of occasional horror…
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The rental crisis sparked by thousands of overseas students and workers returning home because of the pandemic has been turned on its head, creating fresh opportunities for experienced and first-time investors. Demand now far outstrips supply, according to the latest figures revealed by REA Group’s PropTrack rental report. We’re seeing a 37% rise in demand…
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Property ownership and affordable housing have already played a major role in the current federal election campaign, highlighted by the constant speculation of interest rate rises. One issue out of left field has been the fast-emerging shortage of rental properties. Not only are tenants feeling insecure about their accommodation, but their rents are rising at…
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Housing affordability for young Australians has never been far from the centre of debate in the current federal election campaign. Both major parties have pledged similar programs to help first-home buyers, who have access to the First Home Guarantee scheme, which was extended in the Federal Budget just days before the election was called. Under…
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