There’s a unique charm to relocating during the winter months. Beyond the practical benefits like lower moving costs and less competition for housing, a winter move offers a chance to embrace a new city’s cozy side and experience its winter magic firsthand. Undeniably, winter moves present unique challenges. Icy roads, the looming threat of snowstorms,…
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This could be a moment of consolidation for investors as new data shows the stellar, post-Covid growth in rental income is coming to an abrupt end. Instead, investors seeking to expand their portfolios should be looking at the prospects of capital growth. And, if you’re in the market to add another property to your portfolio,…
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Are you trying to sell your home right now, and finding that you’re just not attracting the attention of buyers that you’d hoped? If so, then it’s time to go back to the basics to ensure you’re providing your potential buyers with a five-star presentation of your home. As an experienced real estate agent, I…
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Buyer priorities tend to change with the fashion, but the Big Three are unmovable – location, bedroom count and size of the property. A recent survey by the real estate portal Domain also found: Gen Z wants lots of bedrooms (18%) and a shorter commute (14%). Millennials desire a freestanding home (28%) with a backyard…
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The winter real estate market, often characterized by less competition and a more relaxed pace, presents unique opportunities for upsizing to a bigger property or taking it down a notch and downsizing. The fascinating element of buying a new home is that you’re going to be both a buyer and seller. And while the prime…
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If you’re seeking to understand the long-term picture for Australian property – either to sell or invest in the months ahead – a good indicator is the building approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the numbers often fluctuate from month to month, the ABS reports give you a solid trend over…
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If you’re planning to sell your property in 2025, this is the perfect time to create a strategy that will ensure you will always have control of the situation and finish with a great selling experience. In real estate, it rarely pays to rush. And this is never more true than for owners who need…
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Buying your first property is one of the most exciting moments in your life. For most first homebuyers, they will be hatching plans to renovate or make cosmetic improvements so their first apartment feels like their own home. The price of property – plus current interest rates – has forced many young buyers to modify…
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The false expectation that Australia would see interest rates tumbling by now has played a significant role in dampening the spring sales season, according to industry researcher CoreLogic. Its newly-released numbers show prices have continued to hold their ground but the number of transactions were less than historic norms. For the three months ending November…
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Planning ahead is a profitable strategy in real estate, especially if you’re thinking of selling your home in today’s market conditions. Achieving your price ambitions will be possible – so long as they’re not too out of step with market reality – but you’re going to have to make your home shine. You’re probably asking…
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