What’s the true secret to a successful home sale? Is it location, size, design, price or presentation? Of course, it’s a combination of all of these facets of a property. The most powerful factor will depend on the individual buyer. However, there’s one element homeowners often underestimate despite the advice of their agent: the importance…
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Everyone seeking to enter the Australian property market in 2025 will be paying closer attention than ever to the fortunes of local real estate. A mixture of economic uncertainty, low unemployment and labour shortages, together with anticipated interest rate cuts and a federal election, will all have an influence on the 2025 market. We ended…
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The Kiwi property market enters 2025 in an environment of falling interest rates, new lending rules, economic challenges and an increasing number of properties coming onto the market. It’s a lot to take in. After a tough couple of years for upsizers and aspiring first homebuyers, our real estate scene is finally loosening up thanks…
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The rise of remote working continues across the US today, even though many companies are now calling their workers back to the office. As an experienced agent, I see how the work-from-home movement continues to transform the real estate scene. Buyers continue to prioritize properties that have suitable space for a home office, and they…
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Winter is a great time to buy a property – you don’t have the competition of spring and summer buyers. Usually, you’ll be able to enjoy additional time to consider your options when choosing a house, apartment or condo. But it doesn’t always work out like that. If there’s another prospective buyer in the picture,…
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The real estate market, much like the weather, experiences its own kind of seasonality. While the spring and summer months often bring a flurry of activity, the winter season typically ushers in a period where upsizers can put their home on the market with confidence but enjoy a little more time choosing their next purchase.…
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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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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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Hanging onto the family home can become needlessly expensive once the kids have left home. As you get older, maintenance becomes burdensome and cleaning and gardening steals hours from your week. However, if you get your sums wrong, you’ll find yourself in no better position, or worse. So, discuss your downsizing plans with your financial…
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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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