Taking a little bit of time to be organised before you start house hunting will help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible once you do find your dream home. We’ve listed our top tips to avoid potential challenges and delays as you embark on this exciting process and move one step closer to…
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Did you know that creating a private outdoor paradise is possible no matter what size property you are able to afford? In fact, if you buy an apartment, townhouse or home on a small block, it’s often easier because the smaller the space you are working with, the smaller your budget for plants and outdoor…
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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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With apartment rent hikes of 15% compared to just 12 months ago, and the national monthly rental average now sitting at $2000, there has never been a stronger incentive for first-home buyers to try and buy a property. A new report from brokerage Redfin revealed that average rental increases of 30% have been registered in…
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The exhilaration of buying a first property is unforgettable: your home is full of endless possibilities. As a first-time owner, you’re likely to want to put your mark on your new home, and that means hitting the furniture stores and redecorating. But, don’t be too hasty because if you rush the process, you also risk…
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Buying property for the first time can deliver many challenges along the way. Finding a lender offering a competitively affordable mortgage is arguably one of the hardest. Home loans are tricky, with many terms and conditions that dictate your monthly financial commitment. If you select the wrong deal, it can cost you thousands of dollars.…
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Buyers across America remain highly active despite the recent sequence of rises in the mortgage rate, indicating that we still have pent-up demand for residential property and proving the incredible strength of our real estate market. However, the continuing upward trend in prices for houses, apartments and condos can make life difficult for first-time buyers.…
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As real estate continues to achieve record prices and prove once again its value as a long-term investment, there’s never been a more important time for buyers to make sure they have a healthy deposit. The recent sequence of interest rate rises that have pushed mortgage rates to around 6% means buyers must manage their…
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Buying a home is a big life decision, and it’s certainly a challenge when you’re at the back end of a global pandemic and your social media and TV is saturated with coverage of the conflict in Europe. If you’d ask most real estate agents just a few years ago what impact such global events…
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