So many uncertainties haunt a large-scale renovation project that it’s no wonder most homeowners opt to trade up rather than endure the disruption of building works in their lives. Money is also a key consideration because more renovations run over budget than don’t. Life gets tricky if you run out of cash or the lender…
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We all have moments where frustrations bubble to the surface and you think that your home just isn’t working in the way it should. Perhaps your family has grown in size, or the demands of your lifestyle have changed, and you’ve not been able to spend time updating your home to meet your needs. At…
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So many uncertainties are part of a large-scale remodeling project that it’s no wonder most homeowners opt to sell up rather than endure the disruption of building works in their lives. Money is also a key consideration because more renovations run over budget than don’t. Life gets tricky if you run out of cash or…
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Assessing the benefits of an extensive home renovation against selling your property is always a worthwhile exercise. Selling your home is rarely an easy decision. It will often hold family memories, and that makes it tough to leave. It’s also likely to be your most significant financial asset, and you want to be confident you…
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Deciding when to sell is often a balancing act of juggling normal commitments of work, school and daily life together with the time it takes to maximise the value of your home and prepare it for sale. A popular reason among families to move during summer holidays is to allow the kids to start at…
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Renovating small homes and apartments before a sale can often be more confronting than taking on the challenge of a large property. Every decision you make feels as if it has a greater impact. A mistake or misjudgement can feel like a gargantuan setback when a similar outcome might barely be noticed in a larger…
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If you’ve spent most of the Covid-19 crisis working from your dining room table during the day and watching Netflix at night, you’d be forgiven for wondering if a home office and media room would be good real estate investments. While an increasing number of buyers are asking about properties with quality home office facilities,…
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Upgrading a bathroom before sale is a great way to add value to your home, but it requires careful planning if you’re going to make a profit from the work. The website Zillow says a bathroom remodel can return $1.70 for every $1 you spend if the job is done properly. As your local real…
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If you’re ready to make a move but concerned about how the chill weather can dampen your asking price, let me step you through some of the advantages of going to market in the winter months. The first advantage that almost no one ever mentions is: a winter sale means you’ll be cashed up and…
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There’s no denying that house hunting can be stressful, especially if you’ve already sold your current home and must find a new property before you need to go to the expense of temporary accommodation. There are some great new technologies that we use in the real estate industry these days have made it easier than…
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