A city home in a bush setting is one of the more desirable types of property that Australians aspire to own. It has everything. Proximity to the city, employment, and world-class services and amenities while nestling among the gum trees and cooling ferns. It also has snakes. Lots of them, if reports of sightings this…
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If it feels like your home is getting on top of you and it’s impossible to find the time to finish the chores, don’t feel despondent. Many homeowners often struggle to find a balance between dedicating time to maintaining their home and living their best lives! So, as we enter the holiday season when family…
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Renovating an apartment can be a tricky business. Owners must follow tightly controlled rules and regulations enforced by a strata committee or owners’ corporation on behalf of all residents in the block. You can’t simply alter the outside of your apartment, such as installing new windows or doors, without written permission. Strata rules, which are…
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A water heater might be the last piece of domestic equipment you’d expect to fail in late spring or summer. Usually, that little disaster reserves itself for cold winter nights when hot water is essential. However, the unfortunate truth is that a water heater can break down at any time of the year. It usually…
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Few owners seeking quotes to install solar panels do so without asking a fundamental question about the future: will I be able to charge an electric vehicle? While solar panels are a great asset for reducing your utility bills, many fail the ultimate test of being able to power an EV. Buyers are now increasingly…
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Making a great first impression on buyers is essential to winning their interest when you decide it’s time to sell. If there’s early hesitancy because of the quality or maintenance of your property, it’s challenging to encourage a buyer to make an offer or even continue their walk-through. Critical to presenting a pristine property is…
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Remodeling has its challenges, however. The stress and work involved in managing contractors to achieve your vision can be overwhelming. Over-capitalization is an additional issue to ponder. If you spend $80,000-plus on a major remodel, you risk investing more in the property than it’s worth. Having the best house in the worst street is not…
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Making a successful purchase of a home requires the alignment of several factors, and one of the least-mentioned but most important is your relationship with a mortgage broker or bank loans officer. Ensuring you have found the most suitable financial product for your purchase is critical. A combination of rising real estate prices and a…
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If you’re selling your home right now or planning to do so, understanding the biggest red flags that turn off buyers will be hugely helpful. When preparing your home for sale, avoid basic mistakes that will undermine your hard work. Bad smell Nothing makes a buyer balk faster than the smell of cigarettes and tobacco.…
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A strength of the American real estate market is the availability of an agent to help you find and purchase a property. While this service is commonplace in the US, buyers in many international markets are left to fend for themselves, locating a suitable property and then being forced to negotiate their own deals with…
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