It’s a sad fact that most homes are under-insured and too many owners will not make this discovery until it’s too late. Your home is your greatest asset and failure to protect yourself financially against fire, storm damage or any other type of disaster can prove an expensive mistake. Home insurance is not a set-and-forget…
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Bidding at auction for your dream home can be a stressful yet exciting experience, and several strategies will enhance your chances of winning the property. Always be prepared for someone who has deeper pockets and a greater desire, but it’s possible to exert some control over the process. First of all, you should gain from…
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With your heart set on moving up the property ladder, it’s now time to find a real estate agent who’ll get you a great price for your current home. You should already be feeling armed and dangerous with a pre-approved loan that sets out your budget for turning your dream home into a reality. Now…
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When your most important asset is about to go under the auctioneer’s gavel, there would be something wrong if you weren’t just a little nervous. But you can limit your anxiety by making sure you and your agent have covered off all the elements of marketing and pre-sales activity that are within your control. There’s…
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The countdown for moving home begins the moment agreement has been reached a sale and your agent receives a deposit. Moving may feel like an enormous task, especially when you survey your property and realise how much you’ve packed into it over the years. The best way to approach projects of this scale is to…
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When it comes to selling your most valuable asset – your home – you want the best real estate agent, not the cheapest. It might be tempting or even satisfying to negotiate down a fee, but the few hundred dollars saving now may cost you thousands later. Like most things in life, you’ll get what…
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If you’re thinking of selling your property but are worried about getting a buyer due to the current economy, then you’re not alone. There is an option called “off-market” which could eases your fears and allow you to test if your property will achieve the price you desire. Off-market properties are listed with your agent…
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The coronavirus lockdown has forced millions of us to work from home and find a hitherto unknown balance between work, life and our children’s education. Around kitchen and dining room tables, it’s been chaotic. Still, this work from home strategy has won widespread approval among office workers who have experienced an increase in their productivity,…
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Selling property as part of a divorce is one of the most stressful transactions anyone might make, and choosing your real estate agent is a crucial part of ensuring it goes well. Disagreement between you and your partner is likely to emerge in this type of sale. Arguments can arise about the asking price, how…
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There’s been so much media on the plight of renters in the COVID-19 crisis that landlord rights feel lost in what has become a very public and somewhat one-way conversation. Here, we attempt to clarify issues from the landlord’s perspective. Since March 29, there has been a national moratorium on evictions of those who are…
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