While the property market can be cyclical, there are often advantages to buying real estate regardless of current conditions. If you’re financially stable and considering a property purchase, here are some enduring benefits to keep in mind: 1. Long-Term Value Appreciation Real estate has historically shown a tendency to appreciate over time. While there may…
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The successful sale of a property is always enhanced when there is great teamwork between the owner and your real estate agent. Together, we’re able to make better decisions ranging from the best way to present your home to accepting the best offer from a prospective buyer. Owners who proactively promote their home can reduce…
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Saving for a new home, or your first home, is one of life’s biggest challenges and there are some great approaches to help you achieve your target amount faster. Saving for a house can take months, even a couple of years. While it can feel a little daunting, everyone who has gone before you has…
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Remote work has made home offices increasingly important. Whether you’re working from home full-time, part-time, or just need a dedicated space for personal projects, a well-designed home office can boost your productivity and enhance your work-life balance. As a real estate professional, I’ve noticed that homes with dedicated workspaces are becoming more attractive to buyers.…
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One of the inevitabilities of modern life is that we accumulate stuff. Here are 7 things you can declutter right now to help get your home ready for sale. Fake flowers If you’ve had them for a while, they’re probably collecting dust. If they’re filling a strategic spot, use real flowers for when prospective buyers…
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No matter what age your home is, storage is one thing you can never have enough of. Having things neatly put away creates a sense of space in the rest of the house – and that has a direct impact on the value of your home when you come to sell it. Here are 10…
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Say goodbye to formal plantings, structured lines and taming nature. Life in the garden is getting wild. The trend now is creating country-styled gardens as an oasis from city living. There’s an emphasis on embracing the environment and self-sufficiency, as well as creating beautiful and nurturing spaces to recharge, relax and connect with family and…
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Moving may feel like an enormous task, especially when you survey your property and realise how much you’ve packed into it over the years. The best way to approach projects of this scale is to break it down into small pieces. If you identify each task required and apply a suitable order in which they…
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A cheaper entry price, convenience and a desire to maximise leisure time are three key benefits to buying a condo rather than a house. Any decision should be weighed against your financial and property ownership goals, of course, but often the mental tug of war between buying a house or a condo or unit is…
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The first question every seller wants answered to know is, “how much will I get for my home?”. But the second question is probably just as important – “how long will it take to sell? As an agent with years of experience, I know that in reality, your sanity is tied more to the time…
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