Category: Downsizer

7 renovations you should avoid before selling

Once you’ve decided it’s time to sell, it’s only natural to start thinking about how you can get the highest possible price for your home. All sorts of renovation ideas will come to mind, but only some of them will be valued by local buyers and therefore give you a return on your investment. As…
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Eight expert tips for buying off the plan

Buying off the plan is a tempting prospect, especially in a rising market. You’ll buy at today’s prices with a 10 per cent deposit and then reap the rewards of higher value when construction is finished. Two types of buyer really benefit from this arrangement. If you’re seeking a new home with lifestyle benefits, it…
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Should you stage your home?

Nothing fires the imagination of a buyer than recognising the potential of your property. When that magic happens, you can be confident of attaining an optimum price and dodging the distress of your property staying on the market longer than anticipated. Styling a property, also known as home staging, is a great way to inspire…
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The Upside of Downsizing

Downsizing from a detached home to an apartment is an alluring option for couples whose children have flown the nest. It is the perfect time to simplify your life and unlock disposable income. Bouncing off the walls of a large family home, with all the cleaning and maintenance it demands, can seem an expensive, time-consuming…
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Is a retirement home for you?

Few decisions loom larger in our lives than choosing the right time to move into a retirement home. It is a personal decision at so many levels but still requires hard-thinking to make the right choice. Retirement villages have a substantial allure. They are built to make your life convenient, taking away the stress of…
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5 steps to successful property settlement

Buyers and sellers are increasingly well educated about the property market thanks to the amount of information you can find on the internet. But there is one area that remains a mystery to most: settlement. Arguably the most critical of all steps in buying and selling property, a settlement is the process of transferring ownership…
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Six ways you can spread the word now your home’s up for sale

The successful sale of a property is always dependent on teamwork between the owner your agent. Together, we’re able to make better decisions ranging from creating the budget and execution of a marketing campaign to accepting the best offer from a prospective buyer. Owners who proactively promote their home can reduce the time the property…
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14 ways to make downsizing successful

Downsizing your property is often regarded as a logical and practical lifestyle change but it can also be an emotional experience. It signals a new phase in your life but can also represents the end of what used to be. Turning your back on a family home of two decades or more can be upsetting.…
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What is vendor discounting?

How much will you need to reduce your price to get your property to sell? Let’s look at vendor discounting.

Things you do not need when selling your home

What are the most common things that are cluttering up your life? Here’s a list of the first things to declutter when you decide to sell.