Anyone seeking to climb the property ladder has the challenge of trying to pick the best time to buy or sell. Smart owners and investors focus on the movements of the four-stage Property Cycle to help them make a judgment. As an experienced local agent, I’ve worked with many property professionals who study this cycle…
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In the current property market, it’s not unusual for owners to suffer a little price envy, having seen their neighbours achieve an excellent sales result for their home. With national values rising at their fastest rate since the 1980s, there will always be occasions when houses and apartments far exceed price expectations. And yes, it…
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Downsizing is often seen as the ultimate way to resolve money concerns, reduce responsibilities and begin a new chapter in your life. It’s a good strategy for anyone facing a financial hardship that needs a short-term fix, but most people downsize as they enter their later years to make life easier for themselves. The family…
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Have you ever thought of wiping the slate clean to make a new fresh start in your life? While many of us consider the possibility but back away from the inevitable upheaval. But it’s definitely possible to downsize your life. It starts with your property and possessions and it’s not overwhelming if you take it…
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It can be challenging to know the right time to downsize your home. It can be a very emotional experience. The family home is full of memories of raising a family and sending young adults out into the world. So, it’s understandable that couples moving towards retirement are reluctant to leave behind the sanctuary that…
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It comes to most of us eventually – the day when we decide it’s time to let go of the family home and downsize to simplify your life and minimise your expenses. Downsizing is one of the most popular reasons for buying and selling real estate among those in their mid-50s and early 60s. That’s…
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The strength of the current property market is encouraging an increasing number of owners to consider selling their family home and downsizing. Thanks to the current boom in prices, if you’ve owned your home for many years, it’s likely you could do very well financially from this strategy right now. But mistakes can be made…
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Downsizing your life can be incredibly liberating, but you can only achieve it by shedding many of the possessions you’ve accumulated over a lifetime. Living with fewer responsibilities is the goal of many aged mid-50s and above who decide to downsize once their children have grown up and there’s no need to maintain a large…
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When you’ve spent years in the family home, the idea of downsizing can be confronting, liberating or a strange mix of both emotions. Downsizing often signals the end of not just a chapter but an era in your life. The kids have left home, and the house now feels empty without the hum of family…
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Downsizing is incredibly liberating if you feel like you’re rattling around a large family home. It was once full of noise and laughter but now sits mostly empty because the children have grown up and left the nest. While there’s a sadness attached to these situations, it can be an exciting time if you can…
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