If you are looking to move house and be settled into your new home by Christmas, now is the time to start thinking about putting your home on the market. As a rule of thumb, you should expect your home to be on the market for between 30 to 45 days. You can check the…
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Selling your home can be stressful even when the process is well organised and proceeding as expected. There’s a lot going on at a psychological level that can make you feel deeply uncomfortable even when things are under control. Let’s take a look at why you might be feeling unsettled and how to reduce the…
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A tired or broken boundary fence will always be a drag on the positive impression that you want your home to make with prospective buyers and can have an impact on the final sale price. Fences that lean, have missing or rotten slats are not only unsightly but signal to buyers that they’ll have to…
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If you’re in the market for an investment property but finding prices a little on the steep side, there’s a new disruptive trend to consider – fragmented ownership. New proptech startups like Bricklet, make it possible to purchase a slice of a property that is co-owned with others. You could own one-tenth of a house…
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Few decisions when selling property are more important than choosing your agent. They will guide you on price expectation, time on market and the best way to market your home to maximise its value. You want an agent who has a good knowledge of the local area, a database of potential buyers and experience in…
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Stock market gyrations have made the property sector an attractive destination for investors. Investing in property is a significant financial decision, but it has produced substantial wealth for thousands of Australians who’ve taken the plunge. While rents can dip periodically, a good investment property will provide a steady revenue flow and can double in capital…
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After you have made the decision to sell your home, the next key decision you need to make is the sales method. Many people shy away from auctions, fearing they may be stressful. But here are four reasons why they can be the best way to sell your home. You need a fast sale If…
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Property is usually the most valuable asset any individual, couple or family might own. When the time comes to put it on the market, the most important of all decisions is how to approach the sales process. Most owners will choose an exclusive agent to execute the marketing plan and then finalise a price with…
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A passive buyer is someone who is not intentionally searching for a property right now, but who will enter the market to buy when they see a property that is perfect for them. Passive buyers are highly emotional. They fall in love with a property because it seems to tick all the boxes they want…
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After the grief of losing a beloved family member, the work of getting their property ready for sale can feel overwhelming. But making the effort can add significantly to the final sale price and provide you with an opportunity to sort through lots of memories. Here is my guide on what to focus on: Break…
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