Living areas in confined spaces are always a challenge for homeowners whether you’re preparing your property for sale or have just moved in and trying to create the perfect nest. Everyone loves the idea of a palatial, open-plan living area but sometimes the prevailing styles of home in our neighborhood, or your budget, just don’t…
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Buying a larger home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’re ever likely to make. So, it’s important to make the right purchase for the right reasons. It’s a legitimate strategy to buy a bigger home to increase your investment in the property market. However, most of us are in the upsizing market…
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You’ve probably noticed the property market has a language of its own. There’s many phrases that are not typical in everyday language. One word to cause confusion is “contingent”. If you’re house-hunting, you may well have seen sale signboards with the word “contingent” plastered across them. So, what does that mean? Well, first, let’s be…
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Google has a word for an ambitious project – they call it a “moon-shot”. Owners who are about to put their home on the market will often and unknowingly copy this approach when deciding an asking price. “Let’s test the market,” they declare – code for saying they want to ask too much and see…
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Your decision to downsize from the family home often starts with a nagging thought in the back of your mind. Perhaps your home is starting to feel empty, or a little too big for comfort. And its maintenance may be becoming a burden. It can be hard to face up to these questions when the…
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The most important room in a home for most buyers is the kitchen – it’s where the family gathers and many memories are created. Research suggests this area alone can be responsible for up to 15% of a property’s value. And today, an outstanding kitchen probably commands a more significant value premium with buyers than…
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Every homeowner has a theory on what their property is worth – it’s a universal truth in which your opinion is based on local media headlines, a smattering of online ads and a personal assessment of the market mood. And when the good times roll, as they are right now with property prices, it’s fun…
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Would a home theater add value to your home when it’s time to sell? For luxury property, it’s already a standard feature. But that’s not yet true for the rest of the market. If you’re thinking of installing a home theater, consider carefully the value of the room you’ll be sacrificing. Consider if it’s a…
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If you’ve just bought a fixer-upper, or taken the plunge into the real estate market as a first-time buyer, the chances are you want to make some immediate improvements to your new home. You can go big and start to plan a rip-and-replace strategy for your kitchen or bathroom, or call in an architect to…
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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. As an experienced local agent,…
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