Selling a home is an intense undertaking at the best of times, but your nerves can get on edge when your prospective buyer sends around their building inspector. Any responsibly written “Contract of Sale” will make a successful transaction contingent on the building report. Detrimental findings in an inspector’s report have the potential to end…
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Good buying opportunities exist in the market right now, and you wouldn’t be the first owner to consider delving into the equity of your home to purchase an investment property. Others may be thinking about using that equity, or even increasing their loan, to capitalise on the Federal Government’s promise of a $25,000 grant for…
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There are no guarantees in life but when you spend hard-earned dollars to upgrade your property before a sale, you want to know there’ll be a dividend when the deal is done. The challenge for every homeowner is to decide where the money is best spent. As real estate agents, we’re in a great position…
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After a year like no other in 2020, the property market is ready to take off with renewed confidence in 2021. Here are five reasons why. Money is cheapLow interest rates have made it more affordable than ever to get a loan and these record low rates can even be locked in for future years…
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Confused by the economic gurus? Wondering how one minute the property market is supposed to be crashing around our ears, and the next it’s double-digit growth for 2021? Yes? We all are! Successful buying and selling of property requires a focus in which you are confident of your plan for your future. Allowing your vision…
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The kitchen is said to be the heart of the home – and that’s why so many buyers focus on it when searching for property. A great kitchen can reward you with a higher sale price and reduce the time your home stays on the market. As a rule, it’s the first room owners consider…
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Nothing lures property buyers into the market like the sunshine. Most homeowners know the market sparks up once Winter is over and they’re keen to catch the wave of positive sentiment. The warm sunshine will highlight the positives of your home but can expose issues if you’re not fully prepared. Here’s our guide to getting…
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The upside of buying an off-the-plan townhouse or apartment should be competitive pricing compared with similar properties already built. That’s the pay-off for committing to purchase a property based on scale model, artist impressions and a floor plan. And because its nature, the transaction process differs from buying an existing apartment or a house. Typically,…
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A beautiful, lush garden can add thousands to the value of a home and be a key element in attracting buyers. But with climate change altering weather patterns, an increasing number of homeowners are looking to create gardens that will survive long, hot, dry spells. Drought-proof gardens can in fact be a real asset when…
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Whether you’ve just moved into a new property, or you’re preparing to sell, it’s always fun to explore the design trends that can make your home modern and contemporary. Fresh furnishings and additional functionality, especially in the kitchen, can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home with relatively little effort and expense.…
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