Against a background of strong job security trends and cooling real estate prices, this winter is likely to be an excellent time to purchase a new home. Buyers are entering a market where owners are more willing to negotiate discounts and concessions after enjoying two years of double-digit growth in the value of their homes. …
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It pays to keep an open mind if you’re considering whether to enter the property market to upgrade your home, downsize or make your first purchase. Fluctuating property values and mortgage costs can make real estate a challenging market to interpret for some buyers. Media reports of exceptional growth in certain cities should always be…
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Have you ever sat in snail’s pace traffic on your daily commute and dreamed of owning a small acreage with fresh air, green fields and not a traffic light for miles? It’s really up to you whether this is just an idyllic daydream or an aspiration you can turn into a reality. Even for those…
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Apartments are often the target of first-time buyers looking to get on the property ladder and empty-nesters seeking to downsize after raising a family. Both these groups will be happy to learn average values of apartments are recalibrating, dipping 2.3% nationally over the past four months. With almost 80% of the apartment stock, cities are…
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With headlines of a global reduction in oil and price rises, it’s no surprise an increasing number of buyers are seeking environmentally sustainable homes. Properties that consume minimal electricity for heat and air-conditioning are in big demand. As an experienced agency, we find some buyers will often cite their desire for a “sustainable home” without…
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Finding the ideal location is one of the secrets of smart buying – you can renovate your property, landscape the garden and even install a swimming pool, but there’s little you can do about your suburb. Factoring in your lifestyle needs is essential whether you’re buying your first property or dream home. While your budget…
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I don’t want to creep you out as we prepare for Halloween, but you could buy a haunted house and not have a ghost of a chance of knowing. No law in any state says an agent or the owner must explain if or why things go bump in the night or if the undead…
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Taking a little bit of time to be organised before you start house hunting will help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible once you do find your dream home. We’ve listed our top tips to avoid potential challenges and delays as you embark on this exciting process and move one step closer to…
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Covid has been a major disruptor to the workforce but, for many, it’s also offered a positive change to how our employers view work-life balance. Many studies have now shown that workers simply will not be returning to the demands of pre-pandemic days. A survey conducted for the University of Sydney’s business school revealed that…
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Now that you have moved into your new home, is the garden thriving? If your plants are not looking as fresh and healthy as they were when you inspected the property, it may be as simple as reviewing your watering schedule. Check out these handy hints to help bring the garden back to life. Early…
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