With Sydney thrown into lockdown, it is tempting to pull your home off the market but that is unlikely to be your best strategy. Previous lockdowns almost cleared the sales board of properties as nervous owners withdrew to see what might happen next. But what we saw was a flood of buyers seeking too few…
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Buyers and sellers are asking how the pandemic and the lockdown in Sydney is having an impact on prices after a 12-month period in which values have jumped by double-digits. Everyone wants to know whether the current buoyant mood will continue, whether we’ll witness a crash or if values will stabilise to become a new…
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Bathrooms are a headline feature of a home in the eyes of prospective buyers. Getting the design and features of a bathroom right will give your thousands of dollars in value when you come to sell. If you are renovating your bathroom ahead of a sale, we’d be delighted to discuss the current trends and…
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A fire in your home can happen at any time of the year, but with winter upon us, the danger increases with the setting of wood-burning heaters and the use of candles to create a cozy atmosphere. Most fires start in the kitchen and are caused by neglect. You set something on the stove and…
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Buying an apartment or house for the first time can be overwhelming if you’re not sure of the process you need to follow. It can also be more expensive than it needs to be as state and federal governments have a range of incentives to help you get on the property ladder by saving you…
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The continuing boom in property prices is tempting many homeowners to put their property on the market and invest to maximise the value of their existing home. There’s no doubt you stand a better chance of enjoying a great return on your investment by undertaking improvements, especially if you modernise your home with features currently…
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Downsizing is incredibly liberating if you feel like you’re rattling around a large family home that once used to be full of noise and laughter but now sits mostly empty because the children have left the nest. While there’s a sadness to these situations, it can be an exciting time in which you’re able to…
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With winter now here, there’s little excuse not to begin a few maintenance jobs around the house, or finish those that you began with the best intentions a few weeks or even months ago when the weather was a distraction. Home ownership comes with responsibilities and if you neglect even simple jobs then the to-do…
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If you’re dreaming of owning your first home, here are some lessons from the frontline of property investment that could help you build your personal wealth for the next decade or two. Successful property investors all apply a remarkably similar methodology for buying property and following these lessons can add hundreds of thousands of dollars…
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If you’ve been glued to the endless stream of home improvement shows during lockdowns, then you may be thinking about what you should do to improve your property. While TV shows make it all look easy, don’t feel duped. They inspire you to be creative and often encourage you to address issues with your home…
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