Two schemes designed to encourage property ownership have now made buying your first home in Victoria easier and more attractive. The State Government will provide $10,000 under the First Home Owners Grant to applicants who are planning to purchase a new property or one that is less than five years old. That figure doubles if…
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Get ready for a bumper selling season in Melbourne! Restrictions on the home inspections for sales have finally been allowed and we will see pent-up demand for property be unleashed across the city. Owners who are keen to sell now should now finish preparing their properties for inspection because the spring selling season will seize…
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As COVID restrictions ease in regional Victoria, I am working with colleagues in my agency to ensure we have the appropriate cleaning protocols for all homes open for private inspections. Hopefully, a further easing of restrictions are just a few weeks away, and that means it’s time for homeowners wishing to sell their property before…
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Sellers will often ask how they can improve the value of their home before putting on to the market. It’s the smart question to ask because when it comes to making a big impression with prospective buyers, you can achieve a lot with very little investment. The opposite is also true – if a buyer…
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When you’re a first-home buyer, the experience can feel a little confronting – advice comes from an overwhelming number of well-meaning sources and you face the daunting task of selecting an agent to help you navigate past the pitfalls of a purchase. A third of all prospective home buyers are currently first-timers according to the…
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It’s hard to find a more ambitious property investor than a flipper. These are the folks who buy rundown properties, fix them up and then sell at a profit in just a few months. If you like the sound of generating wealth from flipping properties, be aware you’ll need to be super-smart at spotting real…
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Looking for a property that is in less than pristine condition but has a lot of potential is a successful strategy for many first-home buyers who are working with a limited budget. It’s a great approach so long as you don’t take any shortcuts in assessing the structural quality of the property before making an…
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When you decide to sell your home, the amount of advice you’ll find on the internet and from family and friends can be overwhelming. Most of it you should receive with a polite smile and then filter it out. The task of selling your home is pretty simple. As an experienced real estate agent in…
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It’s the oldest cliché in real estate – “location, location, location”. But what does it mean? A city apartment may be perfect for one person but someone else’s idea of hell. Equally, a modern home in an estate makes others rush for the exit. As an experienced real estate agent, my view is that the…
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First-time homebuyers often face unique challenges when entering the property market. However, many are finding creative ways to overcome these obstacles and achieve their dream of homeownership. Saving for a down payment is often the biggest hurdle. Many prospective buyers use a combination of personal savings, financial gifts or loans from family members, and temporary…
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