In this winter market, Canadian sellers have got to become so competitive to attract buyers that many in the mid-tier and luxury segments are investing in styling their homes to make a big impression. Even an average four-bedroom family home can comfortably cost $5,000 or more to style. Most of the cost is from renting…
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When preparing your home for sale, there’s probably no more important focal point than the bathrooms and the kitchen. Sometimes, a little regrouting around the taps works wonders from an aesthetic perspective. Transparent and white silicone will often turn black with continued exposure to water. If you attempt to do the job yourself, don’t neglect…
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Maximising the value of their home should be the goal of any owner planning to enter the market. A well-maintained and beautifully presented home will always attract interest, leading to multiple offers and a higher final sale price. Today’s buyers are usually more willing to pay a premium for a turn-key property that requires no…
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As the leaves continue to descend, and fall enters its last month, it’s been interesting to see how the leaf blower has taken over from the humble rake to clear away nature’s debris in many of our neighbourhoods. Is this a good adoption of technology? Is trading a little physical effort for battery-powered convenience the…
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If you want to sell your home quickly and efficiently, there’s no better time than winter. Even though days are starting to turn chilly, there are a number of factors in your favour. There will be fewer new properties coming onto the market to compete with you. And as an experienced agency, we can testify…
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For a property market in which buyers are staying away in the belief prices may fall further, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest it’s time to stop standing on the sidelines. A new survey from the industry researcher Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) says so-called “mum and dad” investors are back, quickly becoming 25% of all buyers.…
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The significant 0.5% reduction in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) last month is now expected to spur on the New Zealand property market as buyers continue their cautious approach. The rate is now just 2.5%, down from 5.5% in July of 2024. And this stimulus is expected to fuel not just the property sector but…
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If you’re a first homebuyer, scouring the spring market seeking a mix of value and investment, you might be wondering whether the Government has done you a favour by offering to underwrite up to 15% of your home loan. The seemingly generous scheme, called the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), allows first-time buyers to purchase with…
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First homebuyers have added impetus to make a deal before the end of the year with new data showing that rents are on the rise again. The average rent is now $702 a week in Australia’s capital cities, which is 25% above the five-year average. Regional rents, while less expensive, are still not cheap. The…
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When preparing your home for sale, there’s probably no more important focal point than the bathrooms and the kitchen. Sometimes, a little regrouting around the taps works wonders from an aesthetic perspective. Clear and white silicone will often turn black with continued exposure to water. If you attempt to do the job yourself, don’t neglect…
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