An ability to set clear expectations will set the tone for a successful relationship with your real estate agent. Even after you’ve selected the agent from your top candidates, it is still important to dedicate time and effort into forging a mutual understanding. Communication is a two-way street and your role in this relationship is…
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Property is your most valuable asset. So when the time comes to put it on the market, the most important of all decisions is how to approach the sales process. There are two options for how you sign up your agent. You can choose to sign up with one agent exclusively or go with a…
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Once an offer for a property has been accepted, half a dozen critical actions lay ahead to make the deal legal. It normally takes around six weeks to complete a sale and this can represent a nervous wait for both buyer and seller. Focus at this point moves away from your agent to the respective…
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With all the talk of economic doom and gloom post-COVID-19, there is a lot of fear in the market right now, leading many potential sellers to reconsider whether now is a good time to trade up. But an easing market can actually be one of the best times to upgrade your home. While you might…
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Downsizing from a detached home to an apartment is an alluring option for couples whose children have flown the nest. It is the perfect time to simplify your life and unlock disposable income. Bouncing off the walls of a large family home, with all the cleaning and maintenance it demands, can seem an expensive, time-consuming…
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The idea of your own bolthole beyond the city limits is tempting, especially post Covid-19 if you’re able to work from home more regularly. You’ll want somewhere that’s within just a few hours of your full-time residence. If it’s too far away, you’ll quickly lose interest in making regular trips. And it will be hard…
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Necessity is the mother of invention and nothing teaches us how to be clutter-free better than living in a confined space. The lessons learned from organising tiny spaces are valuable in larger homes, where mess has a larger canvas and get out of control, making living areas feel much smaller than they really are. When…
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Buying an apartment or townhouse off the plan is a completely different process from buying a previously owned property. The most tangible asset on which to make a judgment is the land component. All you have to go on is a floor plan, scale models, photographic simulations and the reputation of the developer which can…
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Successful real estate investors operate on philosophies that help them grow their wealth by building a portfolio of properties. Many limit their risk by diversifying investments in different cities and suburbs, and they will hold a variety of property types, such as apartments and detached houses. When they set out to build their portfolio, the…
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When you’re buying your first home, you’re taking your first step on the property ladder which can set up your wealth for life. It makes sense, therefore, to think strategically to maximise the value of your investment. As a first home buyer, you should begin with the end in mind – that is, consider your…
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