If there are two rooms that you want to get right when preparing your home for sale, it’s the bathroom and kitchen. That’s because today’s buyers focus on these areas of the home. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, they’re the most expensive areas to remodel. The complexity of the design together with a…
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Your average garbage disposal isn’t some incredible mechanical monster that will eat everything you give it. There are a number of everyday items that you should avoid putting down your garbage disposal. Some will break the machine, while others might clog the mechanism or even block the pipes. To help avoid these problems, which can…
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As environmental awareness continues to rise, the demand for energy-efficient and sustainable homes has surged, prompting a shift in the features that buyers now look for in their next home. Eco-conscious buyers are actively seeking properties that align with their values and have cheaper energy costs. Sellers are responding by incorporating green features into upgrades.…
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Buyers love storage. When they walk through a property, they’re always checking the cupboard spaces in the kitchen and bathrooms, and the bedroom closets. “Stowing stuff” is a consistent theme with today’s buyers. Sellers who fail to realize this often pay a penalty of failing to secure offers for their property. One great way to…
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As we herald the start of the spring selling season, there’ll be a few owners who’ll be anxiously watching the trends for buyer demand and prices. Some owners won’t give it a second thought – they’re the ones selling in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, which are thriving markets currently. Those in the other capital cities…
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Finally, the Federal Reserve has made its move with a 0.5% cut in the cash rate, making money cheaper to borrow. As a result, you may be thinking that now is the time to make your move in the property market. The size of the rate cut will see mortgage costs fall in the coming…
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Preparing your home for sale always takes a little time and a touch of elbow grease – after all, you don’t want your potential buyers to experience a cluttered and untidy home. The bathroom and kitchen are often the most time-consuming areas to clean before you open your doors to buyers. These are also the…
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As we await a rebound in the Canadian property market after welcome reductions to the interest rate, many investors are sizing up the market to extend their portfolio. Capital appreciation is a primary motivator as investors expect property values will soon rise as buyers access cheaper cash from lenders. Supporting the case for investment is…
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New business insolvency data is a sharp reminder for owners and buyers that the building industry is still operating on shaky ground across Australia. Those who want to renovate before selling, or buy land and then build, need to carefully consider their risks before pushing ahead. Insolvency data from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission…
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Successive months of interest rate cuts will no doubt encourage first-time buyers into the Canadian property market. And with the promise of more rate reductions through 2025, young Canadians have an ideal time to purchase a home and begin to build their wealth. Even as the cost of loans falls, the average property price has…
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