When you start planning a move to a new home, your mind buzzes with a thousand thoughts, yet one important decision may be forgotten: what to do with your pets? Moving home can be a source of anxiety for cats and dogs that have grown familiar with their current surroundings and even the local neighbourhood.…
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Understanding how real estate agents describe different types of property can be a challenge if you’re unfamiliar with the market. While a picture is worth a thousand words in real estate, they don’t pick up the subtle differences between the array of property types available. These common descriptors will help explain some of the real…
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Did you know that it is important for everyone to have a home evacuation plan in place, even if you do not live in a natural disaster prone area? While the frequency and severity of disasters such as floods, cyclones and bushfires can vary depending on location, it is important for all Australians to be…
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New rules that allow couples to each put $300,000 from the sale of their primary residence into their superannuation fund tax-free has made downsizing a hot topic. The idea that you and your partner can add a combined $600,000 to your retirement savings has made selling the family home a tempting prospect. Is this the…
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Preparing your home for sale is usually a straightforward matter for most homeowners. You might need to fix a few problems, such as a leaking tap or peeling paint in the corner of a room, but for the most part the greatest challenge is keeping your home tidy when buyers conduct an inspection. In these…
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With the onset of autumn and the colder, shorter days, it might seem crazy to suggest you start planning if you want a new swimming pool by next summer. As Australians, we love a swimming pool: almost 3 million of us live in a house with one. But how much will an installation cost? There…
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It’s amazing how “our stuff” can have an emotional hold on us and complicate what should be the simple task of decluttering our home. The simple idea of getting rid of unnecessary possessions (and let’s face it, they’ll cost you money to move them when you’ve found your next dream home) is harder than it…
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Buyers are adopting an increasing array of technology solutions to help them find their next dream home. A new survey has found that more than a quarter of all buyers, estimated at 1 million Australians, are now inspecting properties using digital technologies such as 3D virtual tours, chatbots and artificial intelligence. The research by Zoom…
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Solar panels have become a significant selling point for homes, especially as power bills are poised to jump by up to 30% across Australia. This environmentally-friendly solution offers considerable advantages. Depending on the size of the system, solar panels can eradicate power bills and give you energy independence. You’ll also reduce your home’s carbon footprint,…
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There are two numbers that every owner, buyer and seller is keeping a keen eye on these days: the inflation rate and rising mortgage costs. As many of us are acutely aware, the Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates 10 times in the past 12 months to fight post-pandemic inflation. Now, we may…
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