Older apartments are attracting a lot of buyer attention because they offer more floor space and character than many modern buildings. The trade-off is that sometimes you have to deal with floorplans, fittings and design quirks that architects dropped 20-plus years ago. It is fascinating to compare the streamlined approach of modern apartments with the…
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Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that ownership of a house cannot match. Buying an apartment is also comparatively cheaper because it does not come with any land. An apartment is a great entry point into the property market. Many older Americans eventually turn away from houses once the…
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The pressure-cooker atmosphere of purchasing property in a booming market can unnerve even the most experienced buyers. Currently, media reports talk of buyers being motivated by FOMO or fear of missing out and that fuelling some really crazy prices. When you are dealing with something as emotionally important as your forever home, it can be…
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Purchasing a rundown apartment is a great way to break into the property market, especially when we’re in the middle of a strongly performing market. But before you race out to find somewhere in desperate need of TLC, stop and do some research about local prices and buyer trends in our neighborhood. As an experienced…
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One of the great opportunities in real estate is the option to become a “rentvestor” – someone who buys a property, rents it out and lives elsewhere. Rentvesting is becoming increasingly popular with young Americans who want to break into the property market. The concept works on this premise: buy what you can afford, and…
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Moving into a new apartment block is an exciting experience with a new neighborhood to discover and many people to meet. It’s one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments when you have your own place, and your independence and freedom. Buying an apartment right now has the potential to be an excellent, long-term investment. And if you’re…
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First-time buyers rarely find their dream home. When entering the market, they’re usually focusing on more affordable properties with a keen eye for position, land size and potential. Most new owners are grateful to be finally in the real estate game, but that novelty eventually wears off, and it’s natural to begin to think about…
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It’s a tense time for buyers if you’ve set your heart on breaking into the market or upgrading to your new home. The shortage of properties coming on to the market, coupled with pent-up buyer demand created by Covid restrictions, has seen prices constantly rising. With a 2.8% rise in March, prices have been heading…
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If you’re preparing to buy your first home, it’s a good idea to take a few tips from owners and investors who have done all this before. Successful property investors operate on similar philosophies, and their outlook provides valuable insight for you as a first-home buyer. The critical element to success is not what you…
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Taking the keys to your first home is an unforgettable moment – you have a place of your very own and all your life goals suddenly seem possible. There’s no shortage of work ahead of you, of course. But it’s all good fun – shopping for furniture, planning the lay-out of your new home and…
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