The tight supply of properties coming on to the market and a surge of cashed-up millennials seeking their first property has been driving real estate prices higher across America. With low interest rates, millennials’ confidence in property has resulted in them being the largest single group (38%) of prospective buyers. And so the record-breaking year…
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When you see property articles in the media, they’re usually illustrated by couples or families talking about their property aspirations, or the wonderful dream home that they’ve just bought. Rarely do we see another equally important facet of property ownership – the increasing number of men and women who choose to buy apartments on their…
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Owning a vacation rental or working towards a life in the countryside are fabulous ambitions for those who have already invested in real estate. There’s no question that owning your own home can give you many life choices down the track, especially when the family has grown up and moved out. A second residence or…
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First impressions count for everything when you’re searching for a new apartment. You want to take in the location, the proximity to urban delights, such as cafes and restaurants, and the quality and maintenance of the building. A poorly presented apartment can be rejected at first sight by potential buyers, but often it’s worthwhile to…
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The viewing of a home is a pivotal experience for buyers, either inspiring them about how they might create a new chapter in their lives or sending them home disappointed. When a prospective buyer conducts a walk-through of your home, it’s essential that you’ve done everything you can to give them the best impression. As…
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Property managers have an inside view into some of the crazy things that people do in their homes. And the things that people stick down the sink ranks as one of the biggest problems that can make life really unpleasant while also easily being avoided. No one ever does it to create a problem. Normally,…
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It can be brutal out there – the booming property market right now has left many wondering what more they can do to find their dream home. However, there are several strategies you can deploy to reduce the risk of losing a property that’s captured your heart. But first let’s take a quick look at…
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Selling a home always produces excitement and tension – and that’s only natural. Your property is probably your most significant financial asset, and you want to maximise its value. There are periods of great anticipation when prospective buyers walk through your home and imagine themselves living there. But sometimes these moments might get a little…
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After the peace and quiet of suburbia or the countryside, the hum of the city can be exciting and full of surprises. As an agent with experience selling urban property, I can confidently say that I have clients who’d never dream of moving from the city. Its pulsating energy just can’t be replaced by the…
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Is life feeling chaotic, packed with responsibilities for maintaining possessions that you don’t really want or value any more? It’s not an unusual feeling, especially among those who are beginning to think seriously about downsizing their home and creating a simpler life as they get older. As an experienced neighborhood agent, I’ve worked with many…
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