The current real estate market can be intimidating for first-home buyers and new investors who are keen to buy with newly-arranged finance. As an experienced real estate agency in your area, we always caution first-time buyers and investors against over-exuberance. It is wise to avoid being held hostage to FOMO; the fear of missing out.…
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The home office is no longer the temporary fix forced upon us by the pandemic; it’s become a prerequisite for many who are now splitting their desk-bound time between work and home. That places the home office as a new hot button for prospective buyers, especially young professional couples, who are cruising the market right…
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Did you know that it can take homeowners up to a year of thought and debate before taking the plunge and beginning a renovation that would enhance the value of their property? One consideration that can increase anxiety is the selection of a builder to carry out the work. We all hear of occasional horror…
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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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