A great agent will always look for an angle or idea to attract buyers to a property. It’s not always an easy task, so the best of the best are inventive and responsive to events around them. As an experienced agency in your area, we find our clients appreciate discovering some of the background work…
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New tax incentives for downsizers kicked in at the beginning of the year, allowing owners to contribute up to $300,000 to their superannuation from the proceeds of a residential property sale. The one-off contribution from a property sale will not count against any pre-existing contribution cap and will not be subject to any additional tax…
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If 2023 heralds the year you’re selling your home to upsize, you couldn’t have chosen a better time to start your planning. Our experience as a leading agency in your area has taught us that autumn is a super time of year to put your property on the market and look for a larger home.…
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As a New South Wales agency, we are getting asked many questions about the new land tax, the First Home Buyer Choice scheme, that was implemented in late November by the State Government. Most enquiries to our agents revolve around whether it’s cheaper to pay the slug of stamp duty (the conventional, upfront levy on…
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You hardly have to blink before you realise that summer has almost gone and it’s time to start thinking about preparing your garden for autumn. A wonderful, relaxing garden is a tremendous asset for your home, and it’s one of the features that potential buyers will love most when the time comes to sell the…
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Owners with the ambition to upsize their property have an excellent opportunity to make their move thanks to the current trends in the real estate market. Cooling prices offer good buying for those looking to move up the property ladder. While an owner’s sale price may be less than during the height of the boom,…
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Whether you’re maintaining your home or finding yourself in a rush to ready your property for sale, there are a few cleaning best practices that will always serve you well. The miraculous qualities of vinegar is often cited as an ideal cleaning solution, but did you know there are situations where it should never be…
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A new report on the market for apartments is an excellent reminder for first-time buyers that they should not give up their ownership dream. Units remain excellent buying and are $170,000 cheaper than a house nationally, according to the latest CoreLogic report on apartments. If you intend to buy in any of the capital cities,…
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If you’re a first-time buyer itching to enter the market and constantly tapping the keys of your calculator app to work out how you’ll pay for your strategy, you may want to consider a different kind of approach. Recalibrating your property ambitions may allow you to buy into the market today and reap the rewards…
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A beautiful wooden floor can be a major selling point in a home: it’s one feature that never fails to impress prospective buyers. Many sellers appreciate the impact of a wooden floor, and they will invest in having it stripped back, sealed and polished, often at the cost of several thousand dollars, to add value…
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