Spending too much on improving your home is a real mistake in the real estate game. It’s called over-capitalising, and it means you’ve spent more money on a renovation than you’ll get back in return when the time comes to sell. The most common areas to over-capitalise are in the kitchen and bathroom. It’s easy…
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Property is currently a sellers market because demand for property is outstripping supply. This is supported by a stable and recovering economy, solid jobs market, historically low interest rates that appear locked in for at least the medium-term, plus an array of government subsidy and stamp duty discounts for first-time buyers. The latest figures say…
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Your decision to upsize to a larger family home will be one of the most significant commitments of your life – and it’s essential to be clear on what you want and need. It can be a mistake to assume that owning a larger home will automatically solve issues such as feeling cramped, dealing with…
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If you’ve set your heart on upsizing, it’s essential to put some basics in place. You should be clear not only on the goals you wish to achieve by upsizing to a larger home, but also the amount of money you can spend to do it. Upsizing is more than just moving to a larger…
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Buying a larger home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’re ever likely to make. So, it’s important to make the right purchase for the right reasons. It’s a legitimate strategy to buy a bigger home to increase your investment in the property market. However, most are in the upsizing market to cope…
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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. The technologies that we use in real estate these days have made it easier than ever to find your dream home.…
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Whether you’re preparing to sell, just bought your new home, there’s often a desire to improve your property so that it’s perfect. Unless you’re strongly into DIY, there’s a strong possibility you’re going to work with contractors. As your local neighborhood real estate agent, I see time and again how relationships between homeowners and clients…
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Buying a larger home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’re ever likely to make. So, it’s important to make the right purchase for the right reasons. It’s a legitimate strategy to buy a bigger home to increase your investment in the property market. However, most of us are in the upsizing market…
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Would a home theater add value to your home when it’s time to sell? For luxury property, it’s already a standard feature. But that’s not yet true for the rest of the market. If you’re thinking of installing a home theater, consider carefully the value of the room you’ll be sacrificing. Consider if it’s a…
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Which renovations will add the most value to your home? That’s one of the most common questions I get asked as a real estate agent. There’s no one-size fits-all answer, as buyer trends and demands will change from one neighborhood to the next. If you’re considering the sale of your current home, then you’ll get…
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