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How a tidy home can reap rewards when it’s time to sell

When selling your home, making a great first impression on potential buyers is vital. A tidy, organised home looks more appealing, and attention to its presentation can add thousands of dollars to your eventual sale price.  But let’s face it, decluttering can feel like a daunting task, especially when life is already busy. With a…
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Six indoor plants that’ll breathe new life into your home

The right plants can transform a house or apartment into a warm and inviting home. They add a touch of life, colour, and tranquillity, especially when you’re looking to sell. However, choosing the right indoor plants can be overwhelming. That’s why our agents have compiled a list of six favourites that are perfect for the…
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Investors needed as renters face worse conditions for 17 years

The Australian rental market is experiencing unprecedented challenges, characterised by escalating rents and declining affordability.  This challenging landscape presents a compelling opportunity for astute property investors who understand the underlying data and trends. According to the PropTrack Rental Affordability Report, renters face the most challenging conditions in 17 years.  Since the onset of the pandemic,…
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Top tips to find affordable rent in a thriving market

It’s the Great Australian Rent Race – the hunt for affordable rentals that’s become a marathon as the nation struggles with its housing crisis.  For landlords and investors, this is turning into an era of low vacancy rates, fierce competition, and rising rents.  For many renters, it’s become a marathon rather than a sprint.  As…
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$10 trillion question: What’s the future for property?

The Australian property market has reached the incredible value milestone of $10 trillion – the largest capital class in the country. With industry research showing almost 50% of suburbs at their highest-ever value level, it’s time to ask, “what’s next for Australian property?”  As an experienced real estate agents in your area, we can testify…
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Should I buy property in a high-crime area?

Affordable property is hard to find these days and locals are being forced to make tough home choices when buying.  One increasingly common question that our agents have been asked: is it worth buying an affordable home if it means living in a high-crime area? This issue is enhanced with more people compelled to live…
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Seven buying points you should never forget

There are plenty of points to factor in when buying a home, with many easy to forget amidst the financial and emotional challenge of making a significant purchase. However, failing to recollect such issues can result in drama, so our agents have listed the most common elements of a purchase that inexperienced buyers forget about.…
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Snap-happy sellers invest in photography

The adage, “a picture tells a thousand words” is unquestionably true when selling a property. With most homebuyers inspecting properties online before attending open homes, first impressions matter more than ever, and quality property images can make or break a great sale. Make no mistake: photos taken on a mobile phone won’t cut it when…
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Future of work: Will it revolutionise our real estate market?

As your local real estate agent, our group is constantly aware of developments that may have an effect on the housing market. A significant upheaval might be approaching. Imagine a time when it will be lawful for Australian employees to insist on working remotely. The Fair Work Commission is reviewing this possibility. If these reforms…
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Tips on how to save flood-damaged items

There are few things more emotionally distressing – to say nothing of financially difficult – than cleaning up a home after a flood. Finding badly damaged, much-loved items is particularly heart-breaking. Yet even the unprepared should take heart: while some damaged items will have to be thrown away, others can be restored. Clothes and linen…
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