Buying an older home may be a great way to secure the perfect location in your search for a dream property. But, once you move in, it may be worth considering making some changes to the house so it is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Some of the upgrades you could consider include adding or…
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Have you ever dreamed of living on your own tropical island? Commuter traffic, the queue at the check-out and call centre muzak would all be terrors of the past on your own island of swaying palms and sun-kissed beaches! Most that come on to the market are around Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands and off the Tasmanian…
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It’s a good time to be a buyer, with prices trending down and owners with property on the market keen to strike a deal. Many pundits believe we’ve entered a buyer’s market, although the reality of higher interest rates tempers that judgement. As an experienced local agency, we’ve worked through similar economic cycles before. And…
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Our expectations of a modern home are changing, and that’s having a direct impact on how many owners are approaching renovation projects. The work-from-home (WFH) movement, climate change and the pandemic aftermath are the most powerful factors influencing today’s designs. Owners are keen to explore sustainable building materials and want the highest levels of insulation…
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Persistently high inflation is taking its toll on homeowners as the Reserve Bank of Australia continues to push the cash rate higher with the promise of more rises. Some 35% of housing debt is locked into fixed-term loans, according to the RBA’s Financial Stability Review. Two-thirds of those fixed-rate deals expire this year. Being squeezed…
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If you’re one of those lucky people with a swimming pool, you’ll know the enjoyment it offers, which is a fact not lost on prospective buyers. A pool will draw a crowd and is a magnet for young families. But it is important to prepare your pool for sale as you would the rest of…
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A New Year often inspires fresh ideas, and this is an ideal moment to start planning the sale of your home with an autumn campaign. As an experienced agency, we don’t believe there are any hard and fast rules when it comes to timing the sale of a property. The best approach is to sell…
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The goal of any seller should be to make their home as luxurious, spacious and appealing as possible for buyers. That’s the best way to maximise the value of your biggest financial asset. And if you put yourself in the buyer’s shoes, you’ll appreciate that many of them are tired of walking around homes where…
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The rising cost of building materials is slowing, which is great news for owners planning to renovate and buyers looking to find fixer-uppers at a bargain price. The pace of inflation and scarcity of building materials has seen many renovators and property bargain hunters back off for fear they could get caught up in a…
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New data showing a sharp increase in building approvals for apartments is an early indication that market confidence is returning. And it also suggests apartment owners planning to upgrade may want to make their move in the medium term. A jump of 56.6% in building approvals for units was registered by the Australian Bureau of…
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