Choosing the right time to sell and find a new home is often an emotionally driven decision supported by the realities of financial circumstances and your life stage. Many homeowners will often delay their decision to avoid spending precious leisure time looking for a property or confront the work and stress of buying and selling.…
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Like any property purchase, it’s essential you do the math before you buy an apartment or condo so you’re certain you can afford the mortgage repayments and additional strata costs. The body corporate fees – also called levies – are a mandatory part of strata living and a major consideration when purchasing an apartment. Every…
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Remodeling an apartment or house can give you a fantastic sense of satisfaction and pleasure over many years, but rarely is the complexity of the work anything less than a financial and logistical challenge. A renovation will not only freshen up the experience of living in your existing property but help you build your personal…
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There’s a moment when you’re in the market for a property that you must decide it’s time to stop looking and to start buying. Many folks find this part of their search the most confrontational. But it can be easily avoided by researching the availability of your target style of property in your preferred neighborhoods. …
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Whether you’re ready to sell or have just bought a new property, the chances are a little home improvement is on the agenda. While many homes are ready to move into, few deliver entirely on their vision – there’s always something you want to change or update to suit your personal taste. DIY enthusiasts revel…
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When selling, meeting the demands of the marketplace is critical to maximizing the value of your property. This is why so many owners of apartments and houses invest in a new bathroom or kitchen to make their homes more attractive and valuable to buyers. Great features in your home reduce its time on the market…
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The kitchen is the heart of any home, and prospective buyers will usually spend more time there than in any other room during a viewing. Discerning buyers will check out the age and quality of appliances, the workflow of the preparation areas and even open cabinet doors to judge the storage available. It’s no surprise…
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The closing process when buying property can be full of mixed emotions as you grapple with the excitement of the purchase against the fear something might go wrong and dash your dreams. Losing a property once an offer has been accepted is a rare event – but it can happen. This means you should never…
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If you’re in buying or selling mode right now, you’ll be watching property prices and wondering what current market trends mean for you. Home values can be influenced by various factors, including interest rates and investor activity. However, it’s important to remember that while national trends are interesting, real estate is made up of local…
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Nothing deflates a potential buyer faster than a messy home. No matter how perfect the property might be, folks can’t get past dirty washing or breakfast plates dumped in the sink. Failing to prepare your home correctly is tantamount to self-sabotaging your own financial interests. As an experienced agent, I do everything I can to…
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