Photography is a key element in any successful campaign to sell your home. It must have a wow factor that inspires prospective buyers to get in their car and attend an inspection. As experienced local agents, we’ll manage the photography of your home and work with our preferred professionals to achieve a five-star outcome. But…
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Moving home can be one of life’s most stressful moments. The idea of packing up your life in boxes can induce anxiety, but it’s always be tempered by the excitement of new beginnings at your new home. Equally stressful can be the idea of keeping your home in pristine condition for prospective buyers when they…
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Property investors are welcoming the opening of Australia’s borders in the aftermath of the pandemic lockdown, with predictions of a turnaround in rental income growth. Landlords on the east coast of Australia are likely to be the greatest beneficiaries of the change in immigration policy as their markets suffered the most severe downturns, with rental…
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The devastating floods along the east coast of Australia over past few weeks has emphasised the importance of understanding your risk before buying a property. Whether you’re looking to purchase near bushland, close to beaches, a river, or even lowlands you should be aware of the local dangers that Mother Nature can bring. This country…
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When an agent has told you the property you’re about to view has “good bones”, have you wondered what they meant? It’s a familiar phrase in real estate to describe a house that might be old but has retained its structural integrity. So, if you wanted to upgrade the property, you shouldn’t find yourself spending…
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One renovation that can have a big impact, and take quite a bit of planning is updating your windows. It’s not a cheap exercise, and the essential question is whether it’s a good investment. Payback can come in a couple of ways – an improvement in the value of your home and a reduction in…
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Competing to buy a property at auction can be nerve-wracking. Your performance is there for everyone to judge, and you can see all the other people gathered who are trying to win the property, too. It can get intense. Of course, this tension creates an environment where the property will find its market value and…
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With 2022 promising to consolidate and grow the value of your property even further after a record-breaking 2021, it’s tempting to seriously consider your real estate options. An increasing number of properties are likely to go onto the market over the next 12 months, and this will give you a better opportunity to upgrade. If…
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Most homeowners will admit to making a few mistakes during a renovation. These projects can be complex, and it’s easy to miss opportunities such as making the kitchen a little larger or spending too much or too little on fittings. As experienced local agents, we hear many renovation stories. Most of my clients are thrilled…
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With the kids now back at school, we can all take a breath and enjoy the fact we can return to our normal routines, even if they are still being dictated by the pandemic. Your home has no doubt returned to its former self after taking down the Christmas decorations and endlessly picking up shards…
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