One of the best strategies to maximize the value of your home once it’s on the market is to “stage” it. Staging a home involves removing most if not all of your furniture and replacing it with pieces that are selected to show off all the attributes of your home. You can hire a specialist…
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Crystal-ball gazing is always fun at this time of the year, but the 2022 property market is so tricky to predict that we should first contemplate the runaway success of the previous 12 months. Our homes have all risen dramatically in value. Last year, they were being snapped up within 23 days on average, and…
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A clean and tidy home is essential when presenting to prospective buyers, who will hightail it out of properties that are dirt traps. They simply can’t see past the mess and imagine this is where they could create the next chapter of their lives. When it comes to home design, there are a few choices…
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Home improvement has a reputation for cost blowouts, but it doesn’t have to be that way. As an experienced local agent, I know that even minor upgrades to a home can enhance its value, making it more desirable and a property that will sell in days rather than languishing on the market for weeks. If…
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Anyone seeking to climb the property ladder has the challenge of trying to pick the best time to buy or sell. Smart owners and investors focus on the movements of the four-stage Property Cycle to help them make a judgment. As an experienced local agent, I’ve worked with many property professionals who study this cycle…
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Fluctuations in property values often inspire homeowners to consider selling their properties or investing in improvements to maximize their home’s potential value. These decisions are influenced by various factors in the real estate market and individual circumstances. There’s no doubt you stand a better chance of enjoying a great return on your investment by undertaking…
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In the current property market, it’s not unusual for owners to suffer a little price envy, having seen their neighbours achieve an excellent sales result for their home. With national values rising at their fastest rate since the 1980s, there will always be occasions when houses and apartments far exceed price expectations. And yes, it…
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With summer in full swing, now is a great time to give your garden some love, making the most of longer days and to help it to recover from the hotter days. A fabulous garden not only lifts the spirits and can provide a cool oasis from hot summer days but is a wonderful asset…
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Investing in your own home has never been more rewarding as the property market continues to enjoy one of its most significant boom periods. Countless ways to maximise the value of your home exist, but there are few better than installing a modern kitchen. If you’re thinking of selling, this is a great strategy to…
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A remodeled bathroom is one of the most valuable features that you can present in a home if you are determined to achieve the maximum price when the time comes to sell. Buyers know that upgrading a bathroom is expensive and a significant project – and they love the idea that they can walk into…
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