In the world of real estate, it’s becoming increasingly clear TikTok is having a massive impact on how we design and furnish our homes. It’s no secret a viral TikTok video can create waves worldwide. It’s also true that even moderately popular videos and viewpoints are influencing areas such as lifestyle, design and property choices…
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A gauge of property’s true value as an investment can be a vexed question in a debate about whether it’s better to place your money in real estate or the stock market. The old chestnut that you can’t live in a share portfolio is often countered by the observation that you can’t sell half a…
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One of the challenges many Americans face when deciding to buy and sell a home is how to assess the quality of their realtor or real estate agent. Exactly what should you expect from someone with whom you’re trusting your largest financial asset? And on what criteria do others make their judgment when appointing a…
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“Should I sell my property before buying my next dream home?” It’s one of the most common questions a real estate agent is asked by owners. There’s no right or wrong answer, of course. The process of whether to buy or sell first is often dictated by circumstances, your financial position, risk threshold and local…
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A clean, elegant kitchen can be a showstopper when selling a property at the lower end of the market. Whether your target market is the first-time buyer or an investor, a great-looking kitchen can capture the imagination. Buyers in this market segment are usually focused on three key criteria – square footage, the number of…
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If you’re someone who has never lived outside of their home state, you may be surprised at the number of Australians who continue to relocate for a better life. More than 28,000 residents of NSW left for pastures new last year – the most of any state. Ironically, it was also the state with the…
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Property maintenance is not the headache many folks make it out to be. It’s true a house or an apartment needs to be maintained to ensure small problems don’t become big ones. But it’s not going to take over your life! Most owners will keep a casual eye on the state of their property or…
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The real estate market is gaining momentum as interest rates fall and industry data points to values growing across the country, led once again by Sydney and Melbourne. It’s a prime opportunity for investors to expand their portfolios and capitalise on anticipated capital growth. KPMG’s latest property forecast indicates a steady climb for the rest…
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If there is one golden rule that owners selling their home should know, it’s this: first impressions count. Buyers have been known to drive to a home or apartment complex but then keep on going because they simply didn’t like what they saw. Complaints stemming from a poor first impression are numerous – untidy yard,…
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The pace of growth in national home values is now its slowest since August 2023 as three state capitals come off the boil after achieving stellar price performances in the past 18 months. Values increased 0.5% in May and rose 1.7% in the first five months of the year, according to the Home Value Index…
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