There are several tell-tale signs over the years that will suggest your parents are coming closer to the time when they can no longer live comfortably in the family home. The garden might go untendered, the leaves might stay in the pool, the guttering is clogged, or your parents find it hard to get up…
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Your decision to downsize from the family home often starts with a nagging thought in the back of your mind. Perhaps your home is starting to feel empty, or a little too big for comfort. And its maintenance may be becoming a burden. It can be hard to face up to these questions when the…
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The upside of buying an off-the-plan townhouse or apartment should be competitive pricing compared with similar properties already built. That’s the pay-off for committing to purchase a property based on scale model, artist impressions and a floor plan. And because its nature, the transaction process differs from buying an existing apartment or a house. Typically,…
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We’ve all heard of the old saying, “good things come in small packages” It’s one of my favorites, and it’s certainly true when it comes to buying apartments and condos. The great thing about apartments and condos is usually their proximity to great lifestyle options like work, cafes and restaurants, retail centers and transport. If…
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If a remodel of your home is on the agenda right now, stop and think what the next buyer of your property would value most. It’s a great approach to ensuring the money spent on your home doesn’t go to waste. Of course, unless you’re thinking of selling in the short term, it would be…
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New apartment blocks are being built in our major cities all the time, and the idea of owning a brand new unit with a swimming pool, gym and underground parking is alluring. For a piece of the action, though, you usually have to buy off-the-plan and then wait for construction to finish before moving in.…
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With Covid and lockdowns holding the property market back over winter and most of spring, the summer market is set to take off strongly. Here are ten tips that will help you make the most of the summer sales campaign. Style your home – Talk to a professional who can style your home so it…
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Get ready for a bumper selling season in Melbourne! Restrictions on the home inspections for sales have finally been allowed and we will see pent-up demand for property be unleashed across the city. Owners who are keen to sell now should now finish preparing their properties for inspection because the spring selling season will seize…
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When you decide to sell your home, the amount of advice you’ll find on the internet and from family and friends can be overwhelming. Most of it you should receive with a polite smile and then filter it out. The task of selling your home is pretty simple. As an experienced real estate agent in…
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Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that the ownership of a house cannot match. Buying a unit is also comparatively cheaper because it does not come with the cost of purchasing – or maintaining – an entire block of land. Many people are turning their back on detached houses…
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