Selling a property doesn’t require the perfect time of the year, when the bees are buzzing, the trees are in bud and the sun stretches the evenings just a little further. Any agent will tell you that spring the most popular season for open houses but that doesn’t make it the best time to sell.…
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With so much emphasis on a tradie-led recovery, it’s an excellent time to consider the benefits of renovating your property before sale. Arguably, the kitchen is the area of the home that influences buyers most. If yours is looking a little worn, then you may consider a small investment to maximise the value of your…
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Once you’ve decided it’s time to sell, it’s only natural to start thinking about how you can get the highest possible price for your home. All sorts of renovation ideas will come to mind, but only some of them will be valued by local buyers and therefore give you a return on your investment. As…
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Don’t drown in cardboard boxes and packing tape when it’s time to move to your new home. You can follow some great strategies to reduce your stress and the time it takes to pack up and go. Here is a guide that will definitely smooth your move. 1. Make a to-do list – Tasks always…
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With so much emphasis on a tradie-led recovery, it’s an excellent time to consider the benefits of renovating your property before sale. Arguably, the kitchen is the area of the home that influences buyers most. If yours is looking a little worn, then you may consider a small investment to maximise the value of your…
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The decision to renovate or buy a new home requires research, an assessment of your own personal financial circumstances and, ultimately, a few hard choices. There is no right or wrong to either option. Both come with significant benefits as well as a few downsides. The key influencing factors should be your lifestyle aspirations, personal…
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Once an offer for a property has been accepted, half a dozen critical actions lay ahead to make the deal legal. It normally takes around six weeks to complete a sale and this can represent a nervous wait for both buyer and seller. Focus at this point moves away from your agent to the respective…
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With all the talk of economic doom and gloom post-COVID-19, there is a lot of fear in the market right now, leading many potential sellers to reconsider whether now is a good time to trade up. But an easing market can actually be one of the best times to upgrade your home. While you might…
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The idea of your own bolthole beyond the city limits is tempting, especially post Covid-19 if you’re able to work from home more regularly. You’ll want somewhere that’s within just a few hours of your full-time residence. If it’s too far away, you’ll quickly lose interest in making regular trips. And it will be hard…
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We have all watched TV renovation shows that capture the tension of a house sale when the seller decides to get greedy and ignore their agent’s assessment of market value. Demanding an unrealistic price – no matter how much you need the money for your life goals – will lose you buyers and potentially cost…
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