After the horrendous bushfires, drought and record temperatures of last year, it feels like the approach of La Nina – the cooler and wetter weather system – is very good news. Hopefully, this means that the nation won’t have to endure the fires that destroyed so much of our coastal forest and bushland. But La…
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If you’re ready to make a move but concerned about how the chill weather can dampen your asking price, let me step you through some of the advantages of going to market in the winter months. The first advantage that almost no one ever mentions is: a winter sale means you’ll be cashed up and…
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While you may be tempted to rush your home to market to try and make the most of the last of the Spring selling seasons, that can be a mistake. To sell quickly and maximise the value of your property, you need to present your home beautifully. It’s not just about impressing prospective buyers but…
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The evenings are getting longer and the days warmer as we head towards spring, which is always a time of great optimism for me. It’s a time when the real estate market emerges from its winter slumber and when I recommend my clients get a few odd jobs done around the home so they can…
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Christmas is the season to be jolly, not for folly. So don’t rule out the logic of selling your home at the height of summer and avoid the crush of properties that typically go on the market in spring. One of the many property myths that swirl around our market is that spring is not…
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That chill you can feel in the evening air carries a message of certainty – winter is on its way. If you’re a homeowner who wants to sell but didn’t feel this summer with all its challenges was the right time, don’t worry. Winter is actually a great time to sell property so long as…
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The nights are drawing in and that chill in the evening air tells us summer is over, and it’s time to begin a few home maintenance tasks before winter arrives. Preparing for cold weather can help reduce your heating bills as well as mitigate against structural damage caused by rains, snow and freezing temperatures. Perhaps…
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If you’re thinking of selling your home before Christmas, now is the time to take action. The selling season this spring and summer is set to be a bumper one. The shortage of properties for sale during Covid has caused a build up of demand from buyers, giving sellers every reason to be optimistic. Buyers…
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The new extended bushfire season occurring each summer means preparations to secure our homes against ember attack and flames should never be far from our thoughts. While we all hope we’ll never see another summer like 2019-2020, everyone who lives in a bush setting, whether in the city or rural areas, should take the opportunity…
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With Covid and lockdowns holding the property market back over winter and most of spring, the summer market is set to take off strongly. Here are ten tips that will help you make the most of the summer sales campaign. Style your home – Talk to a professional who can style your home so it…
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