The rental crisis sparked by thousands of overseas students and workers returning home because of the pandemic has been turned on its head, creating fresh opportunities for experienced and first-time investors. Demand now far outstrips supply, according to the latest figures revealed by REA Group’s PropTrack rental report. We’re seeing a 37% rise in demand…
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Housing affordability for young Australians has never been far from the centre of debate in the current federal election campaign. Both major parties have pledged similar programs to help first-home buyers, who have access to the First Home Guarantee scheme, which was extended in the Federal Budget just days before the election was called. Under…
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Home affordability has hit centre stage in the federal election with Labor offering a scheme in which buyers can purchase a home more cheaply if they share equity in the property with the Government. Labor says it would take up to 40% equity in a home to give Australians a better opportunity to get on…
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Preparing for a sales campaign is not a small task if you’re dedicated to maximising the sale price of your home. Most agents will only give you the basic instructions – declutter, wash the windows, repaint worn areas and add some sass to your curb appeal. But of course, there’s far more to it than…
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Did you know that street appeal is one of the most important aspects of any campaign to sell a home? Failure to make a good first impression means many buyers won’t even walk through your front door.. Even in a seller’s market it’s important to make a favourable impact, as this helps you simultaneously compete…
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When you’re building or renovating a bathroom, it’s incredibly tempting to purchase decorative lighting as the ultimate finishing touch, but be wary of the traps. Bathroom lighting must comply with a strict set of rules, and you’ll find your electrician refusing to complete an installation if a light doesn’t comply. All wet areas, including bathrooms,…
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A clean and tidy home is essential when presenting to prospective buyers, who will quickly turn their backs on properties that are dirt traps. Buyers rarely see past the mess, never imagining that a dirty home is where they’d want to create the next chapter of their lives. Before putting your house on the market,…
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Choosing a real estate agent is one of the most confronting challenges an owner must address when preparing to put their property on the market. Research from property technology company ActivePipe shows that 24.2% of sellers make their choice based on the personality of an agent. Reputation, conveyed by word of mouth, influences the decision…
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With the market stronger than ever, there’s never been a better time for buyers to learn the basics of assessing a property’s price before making an offer or attending an auction. Valuation is not a perfect science. You can never tell in a booming market when an auction will perform to expectation or go stellar…
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One of the challenges with preparing your home before a sale is the essential declutter designed to help give prospective buyers the best possible impression of your property. Nothing impacts on a buyer’s perception of room size more than clutter. Not only is it unsightly, it leaves buyers with the impression the room isn’t big…
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