New data on Australia’s residential sales indicates the conservative nature of the market continues: and that holds lots of potential for owners looking to upgrade. The price focus that’s gripped media and industry researchers misses an essential element of buying real estate: the discount gain upgraders enjoy when they sell and move higher on the…
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Now we’re in the middle of summer, these warm days often invite homeowners to ponder the value of installing a swimming pool for next year. It’s not a simple decision, and you want to be careful not to be swept up in the romantic notion of waking up every morning and plunging into your pool…
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The seasons of the year often inspire you to take specific actions when maintaining your home. We’re all familiar with a spring clean, and many owners will also spend a little more time than average preparing their gardens for warmer summer days. But the new year is also a great time to give you home…
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Landmark annual events often subconsciously signal a change of season or a favourite time of year. The Melbourne Cup is a sign that summer is coming, and the first ball of the Boxing Day cricket test means the nation is officially on holiday. You also know the end of the year is fast approaching when…
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As we enter 2023, many owners will be thinking of redecorating to help maintain and even increase the value of their homes. There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint to make your place feel like new again, boosting your spirits in the process. If that idea appeals, you’ll be fascinated by the décor…
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One of the most valuable and ambitious renovations before putting your home on the market is to rip out and replace your bathroom. A brand new bathroom can add tens of thousands of dollars to the value of your home and help it sell quickly. A bathroom is arguably the most complicated area of the…
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Did you know that switching from gas cooking to electricity can help save the environment? Research now shows that every time you ignite a gas ring, your stove will push out unburned methane that’s 86 times more potent than carbon dioxide (C02). And, according to a Forbes magazine report, the number of gas stoves being…
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Recent mortgage increases have seen many homeowners delay their plans to sell, which means we now have a shortage of stock in the neighborhood. So if you are still thinking about selling, a move this winter could be a good idea as there are currently less properties on the market that you’ll compete with which…
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A bathroom is one of the most profitable rooms to invest in when you are thinking of selling your home. Not only is it likely to deliver you a higher sale price, but it will also enhance your own enjoyment of your home before you sell. These top tips will get you thinking about the…
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New Zealand homeowners continue to reap the rewards of investing in real estate, with new figures suggesting almost 95% of sales made in the September quarter were achieved at a profit. The results gathered by researcher CoreLogic are slightly down compared to the previous quarter when 98.1% of residential properties were sold at a profit. …
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