After the horrendous bushfires, drought and record temperatures of last year, it feels like the approach of La Nina – the cooler and wetter weather system – is very good news. Hopefully, this means that the nation won’t have to endure the fires that destroyed so much of our coastal forest and bushland. But La…
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If you’ve invested in a blue chip suburb in the past decade, you probably read with horror the hogwash predictions – even from the Commonwealth Bank – of a catastrophic fall in property prices because of Covid-19. However, the 32% cliff-fall in the CBA’s crystal ball never happened. The most recent figures released by industry…
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If you haven’t organised a loan pre-approval for your first home, then shopping for a house is like walking into a store without your credit card. When you find your ideal property, you won’t be able to move quickly because organising finances takes time. And that’s terrible news if other buyers are keen to seal…
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No man – or woman – is an island, as the saying goes. And that is never more true than when you purchase property. You need to surround yourself with people you can trust and with great professionals to guide and support you through one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. With so…
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While you may be tempted to rush your home to market to try and make the most of the last of the Spring selling seasons, that can be a mistake. To sell quickly and maximise the value of your property, you need to present your home beautifully. It’s not just about impressing prospective buyers but…
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The bushfires along the east coast of Australia last summer have taught homeowners some serious lessons about the plants they should select for their garden. A drought-tolerant garden, especially if it features plants near the home that are resistant to fire, are looked upon increasingly favourably by prospective buyers and even insurance companies. As your…
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The beginning of summer heralds the start of the bushfire season. Different types of properties have different vulnerabilities based on their structure. If you’re planning to buy or renovate, our list below gives you an excellent guide on how to review your property for fire susceptibility and highlights some elements of the structure of your…
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Buying property is always exciting and is often wonderfully life-changing. Off-the-plan apartments have become an increasingly popular way to enter the market, or move up the property ladder. It’s important to understand how purchasing off the plan differs from buying an existing property at auction for through private treaty. Off-the-plan buying gives you the opportunity…
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There’s no denying that house hunting can be stressful, especially if you’ve already sold your current home and must find a new property before you need to go to the expense of temporary accommodation. There are some great new technologies that we use in the real estate industry these days have made it easier than…
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“Curb appeal” is a phrase you hear and read about a lot when you begin to research the best ways to prepare your property for sale. That’s because first impressions are the most important. Prospective buyers will often take a pass if they see a shabby exterior even though the property itself may be ideal…
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