If you’re thinking about downsizing your home and upsizing your life, then you’re on the brink of an amazing adventure. Downsizing is a significant and emotional decision because it usually involves selling the family home, and letting go of possessions that have been with you for years. But it’s also liberating! Couples who have downsized…
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Australians spend an estimated $1.7 billion every year on renovations, repairs and maintenance of their homes. This estimate from local market data specialist Statista complements a report from Harvard University that suggests three-quarters of homeowners feel a great sense of accomplishment by completing their projects. Now is a perfect time to focus on improving your…
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It’s a tense time for buyers if you’ve set your heart on breaking into the market or upgrading to your new home. The shortage of properties coming on to the market, coupled with pent-up buyer demand created by Covid restrictions, has seen prices constantly rising. With a 2.8% rise in March, prices have been heading…
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The decision to upsize your family home is often years in the planning and part of your long-term wealth strategy, but sometimes life can spring the change on you. Covid and the work-from-home movement has encouraged many owners to seek larger properties so they can take calls in peace and stop balancing their computer on…
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Finding a great investment property requires due diligence and discipline around the organisation of your finances. You need to be on top of mortgage and tax obligations, as well as potential income and tax benefits from negative gearing and write-offs. Focus on the anticipated financial benefits from an investment property: are you seeking an outright…
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A great way to prepare your property for sale is to dress it appropriately for the season. And with autumn now upon us, a range of earthy tones will give your home a wonderful feeling of warmth to lure prospective buyers. Professionally staging your home is a hassle free way to achieve this. Staging is…
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Spending too much on improving your home is a real mistake in the real estate game. It’s called over-capitalising, and it means you’ve spent more money on a renovation than you’ll get back in return when the time comes to sell. The most common areas to over-capitalise are in the kitchen and bathroom. It’s easy…
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New legislation to improve the quality and safety of rental properties took effect in Victoria at the end of March. For landlords, this may require some expense to ensure the property meets the standards required by the new rules. Renters should also be aware of the changes and work with their agent so appropriate improvements…
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The strength of real estate has been breathtaking in the past few months, with media headlines exalting incredible prices above reserve as buyers compete for a limited number of properties on the market. If you look across Australia, it’s odds-on all the capital cities will achieve double-digit growth in the residential sectors this year. For…
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Your decision to downsize from the family home often starts with a nagging thought in the back of your mind. Perhaps your family home is starting to feel empty, or a little too big, and its maintenance may be becoming a real chore or cause for stress. It can be hard to face up to…
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