When you’re told the property you’re about to view has “good bones”, have you ever wondered what that really means? It’s a familiar phrase in real estate to describe a house that might be old but has retained its structural integrity. This means if you’re looking for a property you can upgrade, you shouldn’t find…
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Understanding the process of buying a property can help address some of the stress of making such a significant financial transaction. For many buyers, conveyancing and settlement are black boxes of complexity that happen after the drama of finding a property has been achieved. Most of us are very happy to leave it to solicitors…
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There are some great techniques you can apply when searching for a new apartment that will help you make a more confident decision about the right one to buy. Whether you’re planning to live in the apartment or acquire it as an investment property, an intelligent purchase requires a slightly different approach than the one…
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There’s a moment when you’re in the market for a property that you must decide it’s time to stop looking and to start buying. Many folks find this part of their search the most confrontational. But it can be easily avoided by researching the availability of your target style of property in your preferred neighborhoods. …
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Like any property purchase, it’s essential you do the math before you buy an apartment or condo so you’re certain you can afford the mortgage repayments and additional strata costs. The body corporate fees – also called levies – are a mandatory part of strata living and a major consideration when purchasing an apartment. Every…
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If you’re in buying or selling mode right now, you’ll be watching property prices and wondering what current market trends mean for you. Home values can be influenced by various factors, including interest rates and investor activity. However, it’s important to remember that while national trends are interesting, real estate is made up of local…
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Finding a dream home is no small challenge for buyers. But it’s common to be left scratching their heads at some of the phrases used by real estate agents when a deal on a property is close to being finalized. In my experience as an agent, the terms that confuse the most are when we…
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Are you feeling a little stress creeping into your life as you close in on buying your dream home, or take stock now that you’ve made your purchase? Don’t worry: it’s a common emotion and completely understandable. A lot is at stake when you make one of the most significant purchases of your life. And…
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With the market so hot right now, it’s tempting to skip a building inspection in your race to win the home of your dreams. But don’t do it! It shouldn’t even be tempting. A golden rule of buying property is, eliminate emotion! There’s nothing wrong with falling in love with a property, but you need…
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One of the greatest mistakes many buyers make is to rush the decision. It’s easy to get swept up in the emotion of finding your dream home. Even in a hot market, it’s important not to buy on emotion or skip important steps that will protect you. Diligent agents will insist that all the necessary…
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