One of the most significant milestones in life is buying your first home. Yet, navigating the real estate market can feel a little overwhelming for first-time buyers. With careful planning, this milestone can be achieved. Here’s what you need to know. Financial Preparation is Key Meticulous planning is essential. Create a realistic budget outlining your…
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As owners become increasingly aware of their environmental impact, many believe creating an eco-friendly home is no longer a trend but a responsibility. Using sustainable practices contributes to a healthier planet and promotes a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. So, what is an eco-friendly home? It’s designed and operated with minimal environmental impact, incorporating sustainable…
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In the exciting whirlwind of purchasing a property, it’s easy to get caught up in the emotions and overlook crucial details. One step should never be skipped – the professional building inspection. It will uncover hidden problems and potential risks, saving you from costly surprises down the track. A thorough inspection is not just a…
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Buying your first home is a truly memorable and exciting experience – but it’s when you go shopping for furniture that you start to enjoy retail therapy. But beware! There’s a skill to buying furniture for your first home. Don’t simply rock up to Ikea, or another furniture store, and begin picking out your favourite…
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As rising property values across Australia stabilise – for the moment at least – investors have a great opportunity to expand their portfolios before interest rate cuts finally arrive and buyers return in force. While values may currently be favourable, investors should be aware that the stellar growth in rental income since the pandemic is…
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In real estate, we’re all about maximising the space of our homes. Today, with home values at record levels, it’s never been more important than to make the most of every square metre. When you’re selling your home, agents will encourage you to ensure each room, and every nook, has a purpose. Otherwise, buyers will…
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This could be a moment of consolidation for investors as new data shows the stellar, post-Covid growth in rental income is coming to an abrupt end. Instead, investors seeking to expand their portfolios should be looking at the prospects of capital growth. And, if you’re in the market to add another property to your portfolio,…
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Buyer priorities tend to change with the fashion, but the Big Three are unmovable – location, bedroom count and size of the property. A recent survey by the real estate portal Domain also found: Gen Z wants lots of bedrooms (18%) and a shorter commute (14%). Millennials desire a freestanding home (28%) with a backyard…
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If you’re seeking to understand the long-term picture for Australian property – either to sell or invest in the months ahead – a good indicator is the building approval data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). While the numbers often fluctuate from month to month, the ABS reports give you a solid trend over…
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Does your bathroom look like a bomb has hit it? It’s amazing how many owners will show an agent around their home when they’re ready to sell, and apologise profusely for the state of the bathroom. Like the kitchen, the bathroom is used so often throughout the day that it’s easy for the area to…
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