Investing in real estate isn’t just about finding a great property. You’ve got to make the numbers work or you’ll be seriously out of pocket. Many investors choose to be a landlord in their own neighbourhood while others buy further afield to take advantage of strong capital growth and rental yields. The first step is…
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When you’ve set your heart on a property, the last thing you want to do is get into a bidding war with another prospective buyer. The uncertainty and potential stress on your finances can become all-consuming and, for many buyers, this erodes the initial delight of finding their dream home. You need to keep a…
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The kitchen is the heart of any home, and prospective buyers will usually spend more time there than in any other room during a viewing. Discerning buyers will check out the age and quality of appliances, the workflow of the area and even open cabinet doors to judge the storage available. It’s no surprise then…
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There’s never a better time to sell your home than in the warmer days of Spring when there is a sense of renewal and optimism in the air. Even despite lockdowns and Covid, buyers retain a bright view of the future of property, which has helped keep prices strong. This year, buyers are looking for…
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Juggling money is one of the skills you quickly acquire when you decide it’s time to sell your existing home and move up the property ladder. Formulating a strategy for your sale and making the next purchase is critical to easing any tensions that might come with being at the centre of two simultaneous and…
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Spring has come quickly upon us and the warmer days and longer evenings give us a great opportunity to brighten our gardens. If you’re looking to sell your property in this Spring season, you’ll find a strategic use of pots will make a quick, inexpensive and spectacular improvement to your garden. Stunning pot plants can…
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While the pandemic and lockdowns have made it hard for many of us to plan for the future, investing in property has never been more relevant or important. The prevailing social and economic trends in Australia suggest real estate remains an excellent investment in your future even with strong price trends. A recent Treasury document,…
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Understanding the process of buying a property can help address some of the stress of making such a significant financial transaction. For many buyers, conveyancing and settlement are black boxes of complexity that happen after the drama of finding a property has been achieved. Most of us are very happy to leave it to solicitors…
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Are you thinking of selling your home but dreading the idea of renovating and breathing cement dust to entice a top-dollar deal with a buyer? Well, don’t despair! There are more ways to improve your home and maximize its value than calling in builders to rip out a bathroom or build a new kitchen. First…
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Rising prices have dominated the property conversation over recent months as the market experiences strong demand in the face of a shortage of properties for sale due to the pandemic and lockdowns. One of the big four banks, NAB, recently predicted that capital city prices will rise on average by 18.5% for the whole of…
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