If you’re preparing to buy your first home, it’s a good idea to take a few tips from owners and investors who have done all this before. Critical to your success is not what you buy, but your long-term strategy and approach to property ownership. So, think of your first home not just as a…
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Selling a home to first-time buyers is one of the great pleasures of my job as a local real estate agent. But to make the dream of home ownership a reality, it’s important to form a strategy to manage your money in this new chapter of your life. See a professional financial adviser or consult…
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Summer is already here and the warmer weather offers the opportunity to complete a few jobs around the house. There are several simple tasks you can do without working up a sweat and spoiling your relaxation time. As experienced local real estate agents, we’re firm believers in tackling the small jobs ultimately adds up to…
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Confused by the economic gurus? Wondering how one minute the property market is supposed to be crashing around our ears, and the next it’s double-digit growth for 2021? Yes? We all are! Successful buying and selling of property requires a focus in which you are confident of your plan for your future. Allowing your vision…
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The kitchen is said to be the heart of the home – and that’s why so many buyers focus on it when searching for property. A great kitchen can reward you with a higher sale price and reduce the time your home stays on the market. As a rule, it’s the first room owners consider…
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Nothing lures property buyers into the market like the sunshine. Most homeowners know the market sparks up once Winter is over and they’re keen to catch the wave of positive sentiment. The warm sunshine will highlight the positives of your home but can expose issues if you’re not fully prepared. Here’s our guide to getting…
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The upside of buying an off-the-plan townhouse or apartment should be competitive pricing compared with similar properties already built. That’s the pay-off for committing to purchase a property based on scale model, artist impressions and a floor plan. And because its nature, the transaction process differs from buying an existing apartment or a house. Typically,…
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A beautiful, lush garden can add thousands to the value of a home and be a key element in attracting buyers. But with climate change altering weather patterns, an increasing number of homeowners are looking to create gardens that will survive long, hot, dry spells. Drought-proof gardens can in fact be a real asset when…
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Whether you’ve just moved into a new property, or you’re preparing to sell, it’s always fun to explore the design trends that can make your home modern and contemporary. Fresh furnishings and additional functionality, especially in the kitchen, can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home with relatively little effort and expense.…
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Assessing the benefits of an extensive home renovation against selling your property is always a worthwhile exercise. Selling your home is rarely an easy decision. It will often hold family memories, and that makes it tough to leave. It’s also likely to be your most significant financial asset, and you want to be confident you…
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