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Breaking down NSW first homeowner bonuses

Two state government schemes designed to encourage property ownership have now made buying your first home in NSW more attractive. The State Government will provide $10,000 under the First Home Owners Grant to applicants who are planning to purchase either a new property or one that has been substantially renovated. It has also eased the…
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10 ways to get the most from a summer sales campaign

With Covid and lockdowns holding the property market back over winter and most of spring, the summer market is set to take off strongly.  Here are ten tips that will help you make the most of the summer sales campaign. Style your home – Talk to a professional who can style your home so it…
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How to stay on top of your DIY list

Owning a home is a work in progress – there’s always something fix, maintain or replace. And if you don’t stay on top of it, your to-do list can grow quickly. Property is the most significant investment most of us ever make and so time and effort should be invested to keep it in great…
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Breaking down WA’s first homeowner bonuses

Two schemes designed to encourage property ownership make buying your first home in Western Australia more attractive. The State Government will provide $10,000 under its First Home Owner Grant and offer discounts on stamp duty. Back in mid-2017, the grant was $15,000 but was reduced as the West Australian property market recovered from falling mineral…
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Breaking down Victoria first homeowner bonuses

Two schemes designed to encourage property ownership have now made buying your first home in Victoria easier and more attractive. The State Government will provide $10,000 under the First Home Owners Grant to applicants who are planning to purchase a new property or one that is less than five years old. That figure doubles if…
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Easing restrictions open the door for a boom in sales

Get ready for a bumper selling season in Melbourne! Restrictions on the home inspections for sales have finally been allowed and we will see pent-up demand for property be unleashed across the city. Owners who are keen to sell now should now finish preparing their properties for inspection because the spring selling season will seize…
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Our plan to keep you safe with private inspections in regional Victoria

As COVID restrictions ease in regional Victoria, I am working with colleagues in my agency to ensure we have the appropriate cleaning protocols for all homes open for private inspections. Hopefully, a further easing of restrictions are just a few weeks away, and that means it’s time for homeowners wishing to sell their property before…
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How to create Danish ‘hygge’ in your home

Hygge is a Danish word that is best translated as ‘cosy’. It is not a design style as much as a feeling of contentment you get from being happy at home in a warm and loving atmosphere, especially when it’s cold and miserable outside.  What’s great about hygge is that you don’t need to spend…
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Six ways to add value to your home before sale

Nobody sells on a whim so there’s little excuse for not preparing your home for the moment that it goes on the market. You’ll give yourself the best chance of maximising the final sale price by assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your property, and deciding whether to invest in some smart renovations that will…
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Five reasons why apartments are better than houses

Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that the ownership of a house cannot match. Buying a unit is also comparatively cheaper because it does not come with the cost of purchasing – or maintaining – an entire block of land. Many people are turning their back on detached houses…
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