Have you ever been to a home viewing, got tingles of excitement – and then discovered the state of the bathroom? The tiles and shower are from another decade, the vanity’s falling apart and the layout is lamentable. Many buyers will turn their back on the property at this moment – a response that can…
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The holidays can be a great time to buy property – sellers are motivated and the crowds of buyers who would have been your competition just a few weeks earlier have disappeared from the market. You can pick up a great property in this environment if you know what you want and have conducted research…
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No man – or woman – is an island, as the saying goes. And that is never more true than when you purchase property. You need to surround yourself with people you can trust and with great professionals to guide and support you through one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. With so…
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A final home inspection before the deal is sealed can be nerve-wracking for both the seller and the buyer. The seller will have mentally prepared themselves to move on, while as a buyer, you have your heart set on your new home and will be bitterly disappointed if problems arise. But even though the stakes…
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The beginning of summer heralds the start of the bushfire season. Different types of properties have different vulnerabilities based on their structure. If you’re planning to buy or renovate, our list below gives you an excellent guide on how to review your property for fire susceptibility and highlights some elements of the structure of your…
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Buying property is always exciting and is often wonderfully life-changing. Off-the-plan apartments have become an increasingly popular way to enter the market, or move up the property ladder. It’s important to understand how purchasing off the plan differs from buying an existing property at auction for through private treaty. Off-the-plan buying gives you the opportunity…
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There’s no denying that house hunting can be stressful, especially if you’ve already sold your current home and must find a new property before you need to go to the expense of temporary accommodation. There are some great new technologies that we use in the real estate industry these days have made it easier than…
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Everyone loves a bargain – especially buyers of real estate. A smart purchase can set you up for life or give you a fiscal boost that can be the equivalent of a decade spent working in your cubicle. Many great-value properties are “fixer-uppers”, or a “remodeler’s delight”. The price is lower than similar homes in…
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The pandemic and subsequent economic uncertainty – coupled with record-low interest rates – have created one of the most affordable eras for real estate in this country. Government assistance to the construction industry, first-home buyers and even homeowners wanting to renovate have further helped spur activity. It’s a great time to buy – that’s for…
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One of the sins when you’re buying a property is to allow yourself to be rushed into a decision. It might seem strange, even ironic, to learn this from a real estate agent but there’s no denying its truth. It’s a great time to buy right now with record-low interest rates and an unprecedented level…
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