One element of selling your home that attracts little attention is the actual cost of the process. Estimates suggest an average of 5% of a home’s value goes towards fees and taxes. That’s a chunk of cash and not easily found unless you can dip into the equity in your home loan or access savings.…
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Nothing will get you in hot water with your family faster than buying a system that runs out of hot water in the middle of a shower or when filling a bath. Heaters are not cheap, and selecting one that’s inadequate for the demands of your household is an expensive mistake. As an experienced agency…
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One of the big real estate questions during the past two years has been how rising interest rates affect property values. The impact of increasing mortgage costs is an influential factor in a homeowner’s decision to sell their existing property to either upgrade or downsize. Interest rate rises have had a fundamental impact on sellers’…
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With our property market in transition, recording six months of consecutive growth, many owners with medium-term plans to sell are now asking two key questions. Is it the right time to move? And if I’m ready to take the plunge, should I buy first and then purchase or vice versa? While upgrading your property can…
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If you’re considering putting your home on the market in the coming spring or summer selling season, you need to be well prepared for the demands of prospective buyers. We’re seeing a significant increase in buyer optimism right now, encouraging more owners to enter the market. It also means there’ll be plenty of competition among…
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So-called “tiny homes” are quickly becoming a feature of our real estate scene. Whether you’re determined to reduce your environmental footprint on the planet or you’ve decided it’s a great way to jump on the property ladder, tiny homes have drawn a lot of interest from first-time buyers and downsizers. It’s also caught the attention…
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More positive signs of a rebound in the property market have come with the release of figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) that show housing approvals jumped 20.6% in May. Figures for units and townhouses leapt nearly 60% (59.4%) to drive this result on the back of a disappointing April that recorded a…
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Owning a home often comes with promises to yourself to implement a cleaning schedule, keep everything tidy and ensure you stay on top of the garden so it never becomes a jungle. These are tough pledges for even the most disciplined of us. Keeping a home in pristine condition, especially with a young family, takes…
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Saving for a deposit for your first home requires discipline and can be hard work, especially when the market dynamics are influenced by interest rate movements or growing values in your target suburbs. But don’t let frustration signal the end of the road for your ownership ambitions. As an experienced agency, we believe you can…
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Winter can take its toll on your garden, especially if it suffers unduly from being in the shade. Weeds pop up as plants struggle for light, and mould and grime hang on to pavers, making them dull and unsightly. Weeds also sprout in the cracks of your pavers and must be dealt with before overwhelming…
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