Living in a city apartment can be a lot of fun, offering an enjoyable lifestyle without the suburban drudgery of peak-hour traffic or the maintenance hassles of your average family home. Entry-level prices are lower than houses as a rule because an apartment or condo doesn’t come with a land component even though they’re often…
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Fashion is a brutal mistress, especially when it comes to decorating an apartment. Styles that takes away your breath today can descend to a sigh of ‘that’s so yesterday’ all too quickly. Anyone who has ever sold their apartment will know the value of being on-trend with fixtures and furniture. Classic, timeless designs provide longevity…
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Owning an investment property is a little like running a business. It provides a great source of income and builds personal wealth but inevitably comes with a series of costs that hit your bottom line. The great news for property investors is that many of these expenses are currently tax deductible. It is a common…
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Living in an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a garden. With a little thought and careful planning you can turn your balcony into a feast of flowers or a wonderful source of herbs, fruit and vegetables. A well-planned balcony garden makes a huge impact on buyers. It provides an additional facet to your property…
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An investment property that sits empty for weeks will burn a hole in your pocket. Avoid this by working with your property manager on a plan to find a new, trustworthy tenant as soon as the current one leaves. Good tenants who pay their rent on time and respect your property are gold, and you…
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Horror stories of buying new apartments off the plan are easy to find but can blow the risks far out of proportion. To make a successful purchase, it’s essential you conduct your own research and take extensive advice from a financial adviser as well as your solicitor or conveyancer. They should be familiar with off-the-plan…
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Feng shui is a powerful strategy when trying to sell your apartment and can add thousands of dollars to its value if you get it right. If you’re a buyer in the market, you’ll find the logic of feng shui will resonate strongly. The surrounding area is actually more important from a feng shui perspective…
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Who hasn’t been on holiday and stopped at the window of the local real estate agent to dream about buying a holiday home to escape the rate race? Whether it’s a ski chalet, lakeside cabin or an apartment overlooking the beach, the idea of having your own bolthole in a beautiful part of the world…
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A cheaper entry price, convenience and a desire to maximise leisure time are three key benefits to buying an apartment 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 an apartment is ultimately influenced…
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Here’s four hot new trends in apartment design features to help you buy or sell your next apartment.
