Have you noticed water tanks installed in city homes or regional properties that are already connected to town water? Rainwater tanks are becoming increasingly popular for several reasons, including a reduction in the quarterly water bill and the environmental benefit. Buyers appreciate green-friendly features that help the planet and shrink the size of utility bills. …
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A handful of smart strategies will help ensure an excellent price for your home when selling in today’s market, where buyer enthusiasm is cooling because of rising interest rates. To achieve a fabulous price today, you’ve got to put in the work. Your home must be pristine and ready to beat the competition in the…
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With headlines of a global reduction in oil and price rises, it’s no surprise an increasing number of buyers are seeking environmentally sustainable homes. Properties that consume minimal electricity for heat and air-conditioning are in big demand. As an experienced agency, we find some buyers will often cite their desire for a “sustainable home” without…
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Finding the ideal location is one of the secrets of smart buying – you can renovate your property, landscape the garden and even install a swimming pool, but there’s little you can do about your suburb. Factoring in your lifestyle needs is essential whether you’re buying your first property or dream home. While your budget…
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Forget hardwood floors, walk-in pantries, and eco-ratings. With everyone’s favorite holiday now upon us, these must-have design features this month will haunt you forever. Below is a look at the spooky design ideas that are hellishly hot right now. Wet-look walls Whether it’s wallpaper that spontaneously oozes slime or – for the more ambitious –…
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Higher mortgage rates, insurance premiums and maintenance costs are likely contributing to reasons for raising the rent on one or more of your investment properties at the moment. If that’s the case, you’d not be alone. Rents are increasing across Australia by more than 10% year-on-year in every capital city and many regional areas. An…
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Spring is traditionally the most popular time to buy and sell property in Australia. Buyers can always be confident there’ll be plenty of properties to inspect, while sellers believe the return of warmer weather will improve their sale price. And in normal times, they’d both be right. But with mortgage costs rising as the Reserve…
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Today’s market is giving off all sorts of crazy signals. Prices are strong, mortgage rates rise, fall and rise again, and the number of homes for sale stays stubbornly below historical averages. Making a rational buying decision is tough with all this noise around you. You’re probably asking: “Should I buy now? Do I hold…
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Taking a little bit of time to be organised before you start house hunting will help ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible once you do find your dream home. We’ve listed our top tips to avoid potential challenges and delays as you embark on this exciting process and move one step closer to…
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As a homeowner, at some point will need to call in a contractor to deal with a plumbing problem. Some of the jobs you may need help with are replacing your hot-water heater, putting in new pipes, unblocking a drain or fitting new taps. Building a relationship with a good local plumber will certainly prove…
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