Category: Upsizer

Four refinancing tips as clock ticks on mortgage incentives

New figures suggest Australian homeowners have refinanced around $200 billion in mortgage loans since the Reserve Bank started raising interest rates to fight inflation 12 months ago. Up to 30 lenders have been competing for this potential business, offering lucrative cashback offers to win your signature. Owners have been promised incentives from $2,000 to $10,000…
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A five-point checklist to help you upsize

Key questions to ask before you upsize

If your kids are screaming at each other in their bedroom and driving you spare, it may be time to upgrade your home. Separate bedrooms – or even sections of the house – can be good for family life and help maintain your sanity. As an experienced local agency, we’ve found “family” is the most…
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Downsizing: know your numbers before doing anything

New policy from the Labor Government to encourage the sale of the family home has put downsizing back on the agenda for many in their autumn years. Our aging population has become increasingly cash-poor and asset-rich, which has become an issue since the recent spike in food and fuel prices. The option to downsize and…
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Buy or sell first? 7 factors to help you decide

With confidence returning to the property market, owners with medium-term plans to sell are asking two key questions. Many buyers want to know if now is the right time to move, and whether it’s best to sell first and then purchase, or to find their next dream home and then put your current place on…
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Economists upbeat on NZ property

When you begin hearing optimism about our property market from generally conservative institutions such as the Bank of New Zealand, you can be confident that light is finally entering  the real estate tunnel. BNZ has been unerringly accurate in its forecast for property values and consistent in its prediction the market will turn around in…
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Six mortgage tips as lenders offer tempting terms

If you’re in the market to upgrade your home as your family grows or a first-time buyer, you’ve probably been watching the deals hitting the market in recent weeks. And let’s face it, it’s been hard to miss the 1% downpayment deals offered by folks from United Wholesale Mortgage and the country’s biggest lender, Rocket…
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Eight renovation trends to dominate our year

Our expectations of a modern home are changing, and that’s having a direct impact on how many owners are approaching renovation projects. The work-from-home (WFH) movement, climate change and the pandemic aftermath are the most powerful factors influencing today’s designs. Owners are keen to explore sustainable building materials and want the highest levels of insulation…
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7 ways to add outdoor sparkle before sale

Owners with the ambition to upsize their property have an excellent opportunity to make their move thanks to the current trends in the real estate market. Cooling prices offer good buying for those looking to move up the property ladder. While an owner’s sale price may be less than during the height of the boom,…
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Five remodeling challenges that make upsizing a great option

If you’re weighing up the pros and cons of selling your home or remodeling, there’s a temptation to stay in place, shying away from the commitment of finding a new home in a highly active and competitive market. As an experienced agent in our neighborhood, I’ve worked with many clients who began their home-selling journey…
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Do you need more room to move?

Opportunity often rises in times of change, and that’s true for homeowners wishing to upsize as the market adapts to higher mortgage rates and cost of living expenses. Upsizing in a market that’s coming off the boil can feel scary but it can be positive. While you might sell for slightly less than a few…
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