It may sound crazy, but some sellers will try to remove real estate fixtures from their property after they’ve sold it to you. Stories of new owners arriving at their dream home to find light fittings missing or roses pulled from the flowerbeds are becoming increasingly common. Some sellers seem to have developed strong attachments…
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Applying for your first mortgage can be nerve-wracking. How much a lender is prepared to offer you will determine whether you can afford to buy a suitable property in your target location. It is also important to understand that your lender will only issue the loan after valuing the property you want to buy and…
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More than half of America carries credit card debt, incurring super-high interest rates on an average outstanding balance of $6000. Meanwhile, home loan rates are at record lows. If you’re a first-time buyer seeking a mortgage, the debt on your plastic is no small matter. It hurts your credit rating and directly impacts the amount…
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Trying to buy a new home in a boom property market can be frustrating and, as an experienced agent, I totally get it! Every time you roll up for a walk-through, the seller’s agent can make you feel like half the world wants this particular piece of real estate. But have no fear. Whether you’re…
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If you’re buying your first home, or it’s been a while since you’ve been in the property market, you may question the importance of building inspections. They add to your costs, and some sellers will say there’s nothing wrong with their property and you should save your money. Many buyers in the current market forgo…
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If you’re a parent with adult children who’ve successfully launched, statistics show you’re among the most likely demographic to contemplate whether you should downsize. As an experienced agency in our area, we have worked with many couples seeking to downsize in this area, maintaining an excellent lifestyle while reducing the obligations of owning a family…
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Buying a home is a big life decision, and it’s certainly a challenge when we’ve been in a global pandemic and all forms of media are saturated with coverage of the conflict in Europe. If you had asked most real estate agents just a few years ago what impact such global events would have had…
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Housing affordability for young Australians has never been far from the centre of debate in the current federal election campaign. Both major parties have pledged similar programs to help first-home buyers, who have access to the First Home Guarantee scheme, which was extended in the Federal Budget just days before the election was called. Under…
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Home affordability has hit centre stage in the federal election with Labor offering a scheme in which buyers can purchase a home more cheaply if they share equity in the property with the Government. Labor says it would take up to 40% equity in a home to give Australians a better opportunity to get on…
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Every buyer will go through a series of emotions when choosing a home, from the start of the search to taking possession of the front door key. Let’s not sugar-coat this: buying property can be a stressful time. First-time buyers will experience the anxiety of dealing with each issue for the first time. And for…
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