It’s a challenging time for upsizers and first-home buyers as they determine if they have enough cash and credit to fulfil their immediate property ambitions. Changing interest rates have made the mortgage and refinancing landscape a moveable feast. Lenders are tending to take more time in assessing applications at the moment as they weigh up…
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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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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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If you’re looking to buy a property at the moment, the apartment market is proving to be less volatile than detached housing. The latest CoreLogic figures show a 1.4% decline nationally in apartment prices in the three months to the end of July. But if you look at the year-on-year figure, it’s down 0.2% because…
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Spring is traditionally the most popular time to buy and sell property in Australia. Buyers can always be confident there’ll be plenty of properties to inspect, while sellers believe the return of warmer weather will improve their sale price. And in normal times, they’d both be right. But with mortgage costs rising as the Reserve…
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Sellers who prepare their homes properly for sale can still get a great price. On the other hand, buyers can find good deals if they’re patient and diligent. Whether you’re a potential buyer or seller, it’s essential to understand that the national commentaries we see in newspapers, online and on TV are broad-brush in their…
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Today’s market is giving off all sorts of crazy signals. Prices are strong, mortgage rates rise, fall and rise again, and the number of homes for sale stays stubbornly below historical averages. Making a rational buying decision is tough with all this noise around you. You’re probably asking: “Should I buy now? Do I hold…
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When market fortunes turn, buyers should never assume sellers will discount to make the transaction easy. Often, competition for desirable properties can be intense, and that swings the pendulum back to the seller. But there are still some strategies you can use to win the deal. Find a great agent You want someone with experience…
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Moving home is often considered one of life’s most stressful events, but technology can help simplify the process. There are numerous apps designed to assist with various aspects of moving. Here’s how you can find the right apps to make your move smoother: Avvinue You begin by filling out a questionnaire. Based on your answers, it…
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