As the year winds down, it’s time for homeowners to shift their focus towards year-end financial planning. Savvy homeowners can take advantage of several strategies to maximize tax benefits and potentially save money. Here’s a breakdown of key areas to address before the clock strikes midnight on December 31. Deep dive into deductions Owning a…
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Melbourne is the new darling city for investors, according to a poll released by Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). Recognising the flat performance of house prices and an oversupply of apartments near the CBD, investors believe Melbourne will deliver the best capital growth of any Australian centre in the next 12 months. Their outlook…
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Predictions of an improved buyers market are emerging as Americans gaze into the crystal ball to see how the real estate scene will respond in 2025 to a Trump-run economy, the likelihood of lower interest rates and more homes for sale. The leading property aggregator Zillow says its economists believe values will rise 2.6% next…
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Understanding how to handle the pressure of auctions is an essential skill in your home-buying arsenal of knowledge and experience. While not every market favours auctions, many of the most prestigious properties go under the hammer in the expectation that buyer competition and the pressure of the moment will drive up the price. Nationally, at…
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If you’re about to move home in the next few weeks, you might be thinking about how you’re going to cope with Yule Tide or other festivities in your new property. You’d be forgiven for feeling a little overwhelmed by the challenge of moving home and embracing the Holiday season. But don’t worry. Thousands of…
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With the summer selling season in full swing, many buyers are experiencing the stress of taking part in an auction. The pressure and competition of the moment can be confronting for some buyers – there’s a lot of money on the line, not to mention the lifestyle choice that’s about to be made. For those…
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The real estate market, like the seasons, experiences its own ebbs and flows. While spring and summer often bring a flurry of activity, winter tends to see a slowdown. But don’t let the frosty air cool your real estate goals! This perceived “off-season” can actually present unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers. With the…
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Australian values continued their incredible run of growth, notching up the 21st month in a row that deal sizes have risen. And this winning streak came despite the first dip since January 2023 in the bellwether market of Sydney, which declined a miniscule 0.1% in the latest Home Value Index published by CoreLogic. The affordable…
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Home safety issues are never far away during the Holiday season. Fire departments respond to more emergencies at this time of year than at any other. Usually, it’s for chimney fires or candles that have tipped over unnoticed. Occasionally, folks might overload their electricity supply. Given modern-day Holiday decor, there can be wires for fairy…
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Building wealth through property is a well-established financial principle, and the latest survey from industry researcher CoreLogic underlines the validity of this belief. Homes selling in the June quarter delivered an average profit of $285,000 to the seller, according to the latest CoreLogic figures. Whether you’re a professional investor or the owner of a home,…
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