This is a quick snapshot of the benefits of being a landlord and one of the many Americans who provide necessary rental accommodation for the community. Our tax system is complex at the best of times, so this article is not going to get into deep detail – that is best handled by your financial…
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Trying to sell your property in the lead up to the festive holidays and New Year isn’t the wild idea it might seem. Over the years, I’ve seen owners secure great prices thanks to a well-executed marketing plan. There are three significant advantages to selling your home over the holiday season. At the top of…
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The decision to buy a property is a big moment– you’re committing a large portion of your wealth and earning capacity to owning a new home. Encouragement to sign on the dotted line will be coming from the owner and their agent, which often adds to the pressure of making one of the most significant…
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The bathroom can make or break the sales campaign for your home – if it looks old and rundown many buyers will run a mile for fear of the costs to remodel. I always tell homeowners that they can adopt one of three strategies with their bathroom: If it’s seen better days, you can rip…
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It’s no small challenge as a landlord to identify which work on your property qualifies as an expense and those improvements that must be depreciated over time. In an ideal world, everything would be claimed as repair and maintenance, as these deductions are immediately deductible in full. But, of course, the world is not like…
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Have you ever been to a home viewing, got tingles of excitement – and then discovered the state of the bathroom? The tiles and shower are from another decade, the vanity’s falling apart and the layout is lamentable. Many buyers will turn their back on the property at this moment – a response that can…
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The holidays can be a great time to buy property – sellers are motivated and the crowds of buyers who would have been your competition just a few weeks earlier have disappeared from the market. You can pick up a great property in this environment if you know what you want and have conducted research…
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Renovating small homes and apartments before a sale can often be more confronting than taking on the challenge of a large property. Every decision you make feels as if it has a greater impact. A mistake or misjudgement can feel like a gargantuan setback when a similar outcome might barely be noticed in a larger…
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Whether you’ve just moved into a new property, you’re preparing to sell, or simply looking for inspiration, exploring current design trends can help make your home feel fresh and contemporary. Today’s design trends reflect our evolving lifestyles and priorities. They focus on creating versatile, functional spaces that adapt to our changing needs while still maintaining…
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If you’ve spent most of the Covid-19 crisis working from your dining room table during the day and watching Netflix at night, you’d be forgiven for wondering if a home office and media room would be good real estate investments. While an increasing number of buyers are asking about properties with quality home office facilities,…
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