Completing odd jobs around the home always feels good, but it’s the larger-scale works that will deliver dividends in terms of improving your property’s value. Properties that have been recently renovated and offer all the conveniences expected of a modern home are at the top of every buyer’s list. So, with the real estate market…
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The property market is starting to hum as buyers gain in confidence after the pandemic lockdowns – and you may be feeling that it’s time to get a piece of the action. Buyers want to make the most of record-low interest rates. Many are ready to create their new normal, trading location for more space,…
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With promises of a Covid vaccine, record low interest rates and property prices moving north again, the Autumn market is looking like being one of the busiest we’ve experienced for a long time. After a year of fewer property sales created by the pandemic, the data is indicating that we’re in for a bumper selling…
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Google has a word for an ambitious project – they call it a “moon-shot”. Owners who are about to put their home on the market will often and unknowingly copy this approach when deciding an asking price. “Let’s test the market,” they declare – code for saying they want to ask too much and see…
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The most important room in a home for most buyers is the kitchen – it’s where the family gathers and many memories are created. Research suggests this area alone can be responsible for up to 15% of a property’s value. And today, an outstanding kitchen probably commands a more significant value premium with buyers than…
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Every homeowner has a theory on what their property is worth – it’s a universal truth in which your opinion is based on local media headlines, a smattering of online ads and a personal assessment of the market mood. And when the good times roll, as they are right now with property prices, it’s fun…
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One of the most significant changes to society as a result of the Covid crisis has been the switch to working from home – and all the signs indicate it’s here to stay. Research shows working more from home allows us to enjoy a better work life balance and few miss the wasted hours and…
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When we talk about the benefits of home improvements before a sale, the spotlight inevitably falls on how a new kitchen or bathroom might increase the potential price. These two rooms more than any other can offer the best return on investment if you’re thinking of ways to maximise the value of your home before…
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Stories are all over the media these days about how prices are moving higher in the real estate market. And they’re correct, but… You should never see American real estate as one market or a nation of state-based markets. There are tens of thousands of micro-property markets in our wonderful country, each one attracting a…
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Modern house designs often emphasise the garage, combining easy access into a property with the aesthetic of sleek double-doors that obey your command at the touch of a button. If a garage plays a dominant role in your home design, then how much value does it add to the property? A double-garage is one of…
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