With property delivering record-level prices right now, but not a lot of stock for sale, some homeowners are deciding to put plans to sell up on hold, worried that they may not be able to find their next dream home. If you feel you need to re-evaluate your options in the property market right now,…
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There are many tricks and tips to buying a property, but there’s one essential element that no one can avoid – getting your finances in great shape. Knowing what you can afford is a critical element of finding your first home or the next one that takes you higher up the property ladder. The most…
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One of the most common questions real estate agents get asked is why Spring is the best time of year to sell. Spring brings out the buyers. The days are warmer and longer, and there’s always a sense of renewal and optimism, and this year with such a tough time of lockdowns, it’s expected to…
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Every homeowner has a theory about what their property is worth – it’s a universal truth largely based on local media headlines, a smattering of online ads, a chat with friends and a personal assessment of the market mood. And when the good times roll, as they are right now, it’s fun to think how…
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Whether you’re about to sell your home or renovate, there are few better low-budget ways to add some sparkle than a fresh coat of paint. It’s common to break out the brushes before putting a property on the market because a good paint job hides the bumps and scratches that walls and window and door…
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It feels like you can’t turn on the TV without seeing a home improvement show, but don’t be taken in by their simplicity. Upgrading your home is far more complex and usually more expensive than TV pundits lead you to believe. When they even bother to price the items of a project, the labour costs…
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When you’ve spent years in the family home, the idea of downsizing can be confronting, liberating or a strange mix of both emotions. Downsizing often signals the end of not just a chapter but an era in your life. The kids have left home, and the house now feels empty without the hum of family…
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Open plan living is often billed as the perfect floor plan, bringing family together in a single room where cooking, conversation and the screen share the same space. It has been a popular feature of modern homes for the last three decades and more. However, a growing school of thought – encouraged somewhat by lockdowns…
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Home styling is constantly borrowing inspiration from other cultures. If you’re in an area where potential buyers might appreciate the ancient wisdom of feng shui, it might be profitable to pay homage to the art when preparing your home for sale. While there is a unique philosophy rather than science underpinning feng shui, many of…
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Like many areas of life, the real estate business has its fair share of sayings and clichés. The most common is “location, location, location” because it’s an essential facet of any property purchase. Another favourite is “going, going, gone” for when houses go under the hammer for auction. But other popular phrases are perhaps not…
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