Preparing your house for sale, or even making it more enjoyable to live in, often involves throwing out unwanted or unused possessions and injecting some discipline into your housekeeping. Nothing turns off a prospective buyer faster than an untidy or dirty home. Inspections that include your dirty dishes in the sink or clothes discarded in…
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It’s a wonderful feeling when the real estate agent drops the keys of your new home into your hands. You know the ink is dry on the contract, the weeks or even months of searching are over, and you can begin a fresh chapter in your life. As you step inside, you’re swept up in…
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It’s a great feeling when you put the ‘Sold’ sticker across the signboard on your home and have found a motivated buyer who can’t move in fast enough. Now, you face a big question: should you begin a deadline-driven search for a new home and risk rushing into a deal, or find a rental and…
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Few investments will give you better payback than a bathroom renovation. Experience in our suburb suggests your home will not only sell for a higher price but will be snapped up faster than you might typically expect. If you go down the rip-and-replace path, then you have an array of choices in terms of the…
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Prolonged periods at home have probably inspired your thinking about how you might improve your property to add to its value. You wouldn’t be alone. During the Covid-19 crisis, hardware shops have reported record revenues as we apply our spare time to some do-it-yourself home improvement, even without the promise of a sausage while we…
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Renovating small homes and apartments before a sale can often be more confronting than taking on the challenge of a large property. Every decision you make feels as if it has a greater impact. A mistake or misjudgement can feel like a gargantuan setback when a similar outcome might barely be noticed in a larger…
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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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