In your hunt for a dream home, most buyers have one question continually running through their heads – “am I going to pay too much?”. When the market is as hot as it is right now, there can be a sense of urgency and even panic that you will miss out. Mistakes in real estate…
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We all have moments where frustrations bubble to the surface and you think that your home just isn’t working in the way it should. Your assessment will be valid for a host of reasons. Perhaps your family has grown in size, or the demands of your lifestyle have changed, and you’ve not been able to…
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No room carries more influence with a buyer than the kitchen – it’s where the family gathers and many memories are made. The kitchen can represent up to 20% of the entire value of a property, and if it’s not up to scratch, many buyers will walk away regardless of how good the rest of…
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Maintaining your home should be a mix of love and diligence that occasionally requires a little TLC from your bank account. Staying on top of the work around your property is key to ensuring it remains a comfortable and enjoyable refuge from the trials that life throws at us. But it doesn’t take much for…
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Hot summer days can provide a lot of inspiration for your garden and installing a cabana makes the most of the beautiful weather and gives you another outstanding feature for your home. Don’t assume that you’ll need to go through the hassle of seeking permission and submitting plans to council to install a cabana. It’s…
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If you’re a first-home buyer and you’ve just won pre-approval for your loan – congratulations! That’s awesome. Now the fun begins! It’s perfectly normal to feel a little intimidated by buying your first home. That’s why you need to assemble a team of experts to help you including your mortgage broker, a lawyer or conveyancer…
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The property market is starting to hum as buyers gain in confidence after the pandemic lockdowns – and you may be feeling that it’s time to get a piece of the action. Buyers want to make the most of record-low interest rates. Many are ready to create their new normal, trading location for more space,…
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With promises of a Covid vaccine, record low interest rates and property prices moving north again, the Autumn market is looking like being one of the busiest we’ve experienced for a long time. After a year of fewer property sales created by the pandemic, the data is indicating that we’re in for a bumper selling…
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re preparing to sell, have just bought a new home, or been living in your home for a while – there’s never a wrong time to upgrade a deteriorating bathroom. A great-looking bathroom will add value and enjoyment to your home, but the job must be done properly or it will…
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Resist the temptation to skip a building inspection when you’re buying a property even if you think other buyers are circling the home that has stolen your heart. It shouldn’t even be a temptation. If you’re even giving this the slightest consideration, stop now and make sure your head rules your heart. Eliminate emotion –…
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