A gauge of property’s true value as an investment can be a vexed question in a debate about whether it’s better to place your money in real estate or the stock market. The old chestnut that you can’t live in a share portfolio is often countered by the observation that you can’t sell half a…
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Preparing your home for sale is a critically important task if you wish to maximise the value of your property. As an experienced real estate agency, we have seen time and again how owners miss the opportunity to sell for thousands of dollars more simply because they didn’t attend to small repairs or ensure their…
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A striking gateway at the front of your home will not only enhance security but could boost your home value by up to 5% when the time comes to sell. Buyers see a gateway as a premium feature if it adds to the attraction of the home and ensures the safety of your vehicles. There…
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Are flickering lights anything to worry about? It’s one of those occasional annoyances in the home that many owners will tend to ignore. But is that the smart thing to do? The simple answer is, no. A flickering light can be the result of a voltage fluctuation from your local transformer that’s outside of your…
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It’s very possible you’ve started to see more “For Sale” signs go up around our local suburbs in the strongest signal the property market is beginning to regain its momentum. Average sale prices increased 1.3% in the 12 weeks to the end of May as buyers double-down on their search now that interest rates have…
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Preparing your home for a winter sale can be the critical factor in whether you’re able to maximise the value of your property. In warmer months, you can get away with ignoring poor insulation and underpowered heating. However, winter tends to focus buyers’ minds on the ability of the home to cope with the elements.…
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With summer finally here, we’re about to begin our annual vigil against pests that are determined to claim squatting rights in our cupboards, the cracks in the tile grout and anywhere else they can find shelter. When preparing your home for sale, the last thing you want any buyer to see is a line of…
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When preparing your home for sale, one element that can undermine your efforts and ambitions of a successful sale is dated furniture. Buyers are definitely focused on the core elements of your home – such as available space, the number of bedrooms and location – but they can be distracted. Clutter, bold color schemes, worn…
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The warmer days of summer lighten the heart but also promise one of two challenges for your home maintenance, especially if you’re preparing to sell in the current, re-emerging market. Summer storms are always a risk, and you should certainly consider clearing out your gutters and downspouts to make sure any big rains don’t overflow…
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Now summer has finally arrived, it’s a wonderful time to start enjoying your garden. For those of you who are selling your homes this summer, you’ll find buyers will pay more attention to the front and back yards than at any other time of the year. So, it’s critical to look after your plants so…
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