Climbing the property ladder can build your wealth and simultaneously meet the needs of a changing lifestyle. Starting a family, growing your family or just looking for a lifestyle improvement are all great reasons to upgrade. But a new property will often come with a bigger mortgage and more responsibilities, which makes your choice of…
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Once you’ve decided to sell your property, focus always falls on potential remodeling projects to get the highest price. 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 maximize the value of your property. When upgrading…
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We all love our kids. But let’s be honest, it’s a lot of work juggling the demands of small people when you put your home on the market. But rather than simply hoping it all works out okay and then finding yourself completely losing your cool (it’s been known to happen!), here’s my guide to…
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To ensure your property has the best chance of selling at the best price, it pays to work a little bit harder on the preparation. Here are my top tips. 1. Don’t trust your own judgment You might think you know what to do to get your property ready for sale, but are the tasks…
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As your local real estate agent, I have seen just about everything you can imagine in the property business. I’ve built my business on strong sales and a commitment to customer service, but the industry always grapples some common challenges. One of the most vexed issues that I’m asked to explain to a homeowner is…
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The decision to remodel 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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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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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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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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