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Should I buy before I sell or sell before I buy?
Do you really know what your home is worth? Are you relying on its likely sale price to fund the purchase of your next home? It turns out even the biggest stars’ gambles don’t always pay off. As shown in this
Renovating – is it as easy as it looks?
Reality shows like ‘The Block’ set off DIY trends where suddenly everyone thinks it’s easy to renovate. What typically ends up happening is the renovation comes in over budget, late and with an ordinary finish. Here are just a few pointers that DIY renovators need to think about:
Don’t let the cold weather put you off
We’ve had beautiful sunny weather the last few weeks but the cold conditions will be on their way soon enough. It’s quite common for Sydneysiders to put their search on hold during the cooler months of the year – but is this really the best strategy?
Baby Boomer's having their cake and eating it too!
Where to retire is a big question for the baby boomer generation but if you’re in a financially sound position you don’t necessarily have to choose just one location.
Don't get burnt by data reports
House hunters who rely on data reports are likely to get burnt. These reports generally note land size, sale price, number of bedrooms, bathrooms and parking spaces.
Investors come out of the woodwork
With variable interest rates sitting at near all time lows, fixed rates even lower, rents steadily rising, vacancy rates consistently below 2% across the board and in many parts of the inner ring below 1%, the immediate impact of the GFC in the rear view mirror, employment strong and a pretty pre
Are you ready for Super Saturday?
Sydney and Melbourne are primed for the biggest auction weekend so far this year with more than 2000 properties ready to go under the hammer.
He who hesitates is lost!
A big mistake that many home buyers make is procrastinating when they’ve found a property that ticks most if not all their needs. They labour too long in making a decision and miss the property that they've been waiting months, sometimes years, to find.
Renovating: How much risk is too much?
If you’re embarking on a renovation project have you taken the time to work out your risk profile?
Confused? Let me explain. Each property type has a varying level of risk and potential rewards which you as a buyer should be aware of.
Don't become a flood victim
It's devastating to see the results of the floods in Queensland and NSW. Particularly for those about to go through the painful process of cleaning up or rebuilding their property, some who are doing it for the second time in two years.