Selling your family home is a big decision, and it’s natural to have questions about the potential tax implications. Homeowners in Australia enjoy what is called “main residence exemption”, which shields your home from capital gains tax (CGT) when you sell. However, the rules can be a bit tricky. Think of the main residence exemption…
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The property market has always been known for its highs and lows, and there’s no doubt the latest numbers coming out of the OneRoof-Valocity House Value Index shows there’s great buying across New Zealand. Investment opportunities abound in Auckland, where even the prestigious areas are seeing sellers offering discounts to get deals done. Figures for…
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If you’re thinking of selling and wondering how to maximize the value of your property quickly – and on a budget – you’ll have to look very hard to find a better solution than repainting your home. A fresh coat of paint throughout the home will hide the dents and scratches that walls suffer as…
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Once an owner has decided to put their home on the market, it’s amazing how often they just want to get it done and move on. The big, emotional decision is deciding that you’re ready to sell. After you’ve come to that conclusion, everything else is pretty much downhill. Seeking to get the deal done…
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These lazy days of summer can lull you into a false sense of security if you’re planning to sell your home this fall. Consider spending some of your spare time working on your home to maximize its value, even if that means missing out on the occasional trip to enjoy the warm weather. Making a…
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You’d be forgiven for thinking America’s real estate market is a bit of a puzzle with shifting headlines about interest rates, home prices, and inventory levels. Without an experienced agent at your side, it’s easy to feel a little lost in these shifting sands. While the number of homes coming onto the market is increasing,…
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These lazy days of summer can lull you into a false sense of security if you’re planning to sell your home this fall. Consider spending some of your spare time working on your home to maximise its value even if that means missing out on the occasional trip to enjoy the warm weather. Making a…
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With interest rates now 0.5% less than just a few weeks ago, Canadian homeowners and buyers are poised to spur the market back into action. Whether the two recent rate cuts from the Bank of Canada will be sufficient to electrify the market remains to be seen. However, Canada is one of the first developed…
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Residential sales have been predicted to rise by more than 6% this year as the Canadian real estate market begins to bounce back from a quiet start to the year. Two interest cuts that have taken the cash rate to 4.5% are expected to entice more sellers into the market to meet the pent-up demand…
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The latest data from digital marketplace Wowa suggests a two-speed real estate scene across Canada right now. Even with two recent interest cuts that took the benchmark to 4.5%, parts of the property market remain red-hot while others appear stuck on the cool side. Wowa’s Housing Market Report released in June found national transactions totalled…
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