Lazy summer days don’t exist in the property market. Summer is a great way to display a property in warmer weather and the Christmas deadline can help focus the mind. Homes with great outdoor areas, swimming pools or spas are particularly strong candidates for a summer sale. So let’s look at the strategies and preparation…
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Three forms of investing in real estate that don’t require the outright purchase of a property, or offer a unique twist on ownership, are becoming increasingly popular. Rentvesting is an option increasingly favoured by young buyers, who buy and rent-out one property in a market they can afford, and then rent a different property in…
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When a property fails to sell at auction it is described as “passed in”. But what does that really mean, especially if you are interested in buying the property? A passed in property is one that has not been able to achieve a bid at auction that either met or exceeded the reserve. When this…
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Three forms of investing in real estate that don’t require the outright purchase of a property, or offer a unique twist on ownership, are becoming increasingly popular. Rentvesting is an option increasingly favoured by young buyers, who buy and rent-out one property in a market they can afford, and then rent a different property in…
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Preparing a property for sale can be hard work but done properly, it can also add thousands to the price you’ll ultimately secure. There’s a saying that you only have one chance to make a first impression. To identify where to start, imagine your home is being feature in Vogue Living, or a similar glossy…
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Buying off-the-plan is a calculated risk. An advantageous price and delayed full payment gets you in the market quickly. If you catch a seller’s market, the apartment will gain in value during the construction phase. You’ll likely make good money for the price of a 10 per cent deposit. Of course, it can go the…
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Moving home can be an expensive undertaking so it’s no surprise why so many people decide to take on this task yourself. You should plan your move like a military operation, making an inventory of your contents and how they should be packed and loaded on to the truck. Depending on the size of the…
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With so much emphasis on a tradie-led recovery, it’s an excellent time to consider the benefits of renovating your property before sale. Arguably, the kitchen is the area of the home that influences buyers most. If yours is looking a little worn, then you may consider a small investment to maximise the value of your…
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Selling a property doesn’t require the perfect time of the year, when the bees are buzzing, the trees are in bud and the sun stretches the evenings just a little further. Any agent will tell you that spring the most popular season for open houses but that doesn’t make it the best time to sell.…
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Once you’ve decided it’s time to sell, it’s only natural to start thinking about how you can get the highest possible price for your home. All sorts of renovation ideas will come to mind, but only some of them will be valued by local buyers and therefore give you a return on your investment. As…
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