For many Australians, and especially first homebuyers, the belief that purchasing property is a great way to build your wealth is foundational. While we all realise real estate has its ebbs and flows – like any other market – society has taught us that property is a solid investment for our futures. It might not…
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Selling your home in the depths of winter might seem daunting, but with the market striking a positive note since the New Year, your timing could not be better. You can safely put aside any doubts about a winter sales campaign. As any real estate agent will tell you, there’s never been a bad time…
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Preparing your home for sale is more than simply tidying up and giving the place a good vacuum if you want to maximise the value. It’s a great idea to focus on the rooms that have real selling power. For most homes – apartments and houses – these are the living areas, bathrooms and kitchen. …
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New Zealand property buyers enjoyed more good news with another cut in the Official Cash Rate (OCR). The Reserve Bank of New Zealand took the knife to the OCR for a fifth time since last August, reducing the rate 0.25% to 3.5%. Determined to spark up emerging economic growth and support the five-month momentum of…
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With interest rates in full retreat, Kiwi confidence in the property market grows stronger with every month that passes. The number of successful sales has increased 3.4% on last year’s numbers, and the average value rose 0.4% in the three months to March. The average property in New Zealand is now worth $970,000. Our property…
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Walk through any suburb, and you’ll not fail to see roof-mounted solar panels in your line of sight. The International Energy Agency says Australia generates more watts of power (990W) per capita than any country in the world with the Dutch (757W) and Germans (711W) immediately behind us in second and third place. Solar’s popularity…
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When moving into a new home, one of your first priorities will be to put your stamp on it by injecting your own style or personality. It’s one of the great joys of buying a property. It doesn’t matter whether it’s an apartment, condo or house, it’s natural to want to give it a personal…
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Understanding how values in Australian real estate are changing has a fundamental influence on any decision to buy and sell. Property is recognised as a reliable foundation on which to build your wealth. However, your challenge is to navigate market fluctuations to avoid buying at the top of the cycle. Right now, Australia’s market is…
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When you’re selling in spring and summer, you should always seek an edge that will attract buyers to your property ahead of anyone else’s. With more homes coming on to the market across America, bear in mind that real estate can be a competitive sport – both for buyers and sellers. Buyers are competing for…
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Now is the time to start preparing your home for sale if you want to catch the waves of buyers who enter the US real estate market during late spring and summer. Some owners may delay, believing a better time to transact is just around the corner. However, as an experienced agent, I’ve found that…
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