Few investments will give you better payback than a bathroom renovation. Experience in our suburb suggests your home will not only sell for a higher price but will be snapped up faster than you might typically expect. If you go down the rip-and-replace path, then you have an array of choices in terms of the…
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Prolonged periods at home have probably inspired your thinking about how you might improve your property to add to its value. You wouldn’t be alone. During the Covid-19 crisis, hardware shops have reported record revenues as we apply our spare time to some do-it-yourself home improvement, even without the promise of a sausage while we…
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Renovating small homes and apartments before a sale can often be more confronting than taking on the challenge of a large property. Every decision you make feels as if it has a greater impact. A mistake or misjudgement can feel like a gargantuan setback when a similar outcome might barely be noticed in a larger…
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Investing in real estate isn’t just about finding a great property. You’ve got to make the numbers work or you’ll be seriously out of pocket. Many investors choose to be a landlord in their own neighbourhood while others buy further afield to take advantage of strong capital growth and rental yields. The first step is…
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When you’ve set your heart on a property, the last thing you want to do is get into a bidding war with another prospective buyer. The uncertainty and potential stress on your finances can become all-consuming and, for many buyers, this erodes the initial delight of finding their dream home. You need to keep a…
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The kitchen is the heart of any home, and prospective buyers will usually spend more time there than in any other room during a viewing. Discerning buyers will check out the age and quality of appliances, the workflow of the area and even open cabinet doors to judge the storage available. It’s no surprise then…
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Juggling money is one of the skills you quickly acquire when you decide it’s time to sell your existing home and move up the property ladder. Formulating a strategy for your sale and making the next purchase is critical to easing any tensions that might come with being at the centre of two simultaneous and…
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Are you thinking of selling your home but dreading the idea of renovating and breathing cement dust to entice a top-dollar deal with a buyer? Well, don’t despair! There are more ways to improve your home and maximize its value than calling in builders to rip out a bathroom or build a new kitchen. First…
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With property delivering record-level prices right now, but not a lot of stock for sale, some homeowners are deciding to put plans to sell up on hold, worried that they may not be able to find their next dream home. If you feel you need to re-evaluate your options in the property market right now,…
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Every homeowner has a theory about what their property is worth – it’s a universal truth largely based on local media headlines, a smattering of online ads, a chat with friends and a personal assessment of the market mood. And when the good times roll, as they are right now, it’s fun to think how…
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