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PropTrack data analysts recently assessed the 20 top suburbs around the country that attracted the most email enquiries from first home buyers. The analysis of email enquiries by first home buyers to agents on realestate.com.au during August showed that first home buyers around the country were most interested in units in the Melbourne CBD, followed by Parramatta in Sydney and …
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What’s your favourite season? We enjoy the cosy glow of toasty fires and cheeky red wines but we’re glad when winter comes to an end. And while we love outdoor dining in summertime and the taste of a refreshing G&T, we soon start complaining about unrelenting summer heat. That's when we start looking forward to the cooler temperatures again, and the vibrant hues of autumn …
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According to the PropTrack Home Price Index, national property prices rose again for the eighth straight month in August. Fueled by a housing shortfall and increased overseas migration, cities such as Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth along with regional Queensland and South Australia saw new record high property prices. In Melbourne, prices rose a modest 0.15% in August while the rest of …
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Do first impressions matter? 100% they do, especially when you're selling a property! Imagine being introduced to someone new and their clothes are stained, their face is dirty and their hair is long and lanky. Their glasses are broken and cobbled together with tape, and they're carrying a stinky bag of household rubbish. Are you diving in to shake their hand with enthusiasm? Maybe not. …
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If you had to choose, which would you rather do - home buying or online dating? Actually, if you compare the pair you'll find both experiences surprisingly similar. They each begin with browsing the internet, searching for 'the one' that catches your eye and sets your heart a-flutter from the get-go. When you finally discover an initial attraction that gets your toes tingling, the next …
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If you've been searching for a home to buy in recent months you may have been frustrated by the lack of stock. Home owners probably don't need to be told that market uncertainty has been established as the leading cause of low sales volumes. Naturally, when the future looks uncertain and our financial security is threatened, we hunker down and play it safe until we can see some positivity …
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Home staging, also known as property styling, is a property marketing concept that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Styling a property for sale makes sense. Just as you might have your car detailed before selling it, your home should also be shown in its best possible light. In fact, home staging is fast becoming a marketing tool as effective and important as photos, videos and …
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If your fixed rate mortgage term is coming to an end and the switch to variable rates is looming, you may be feeling quite worried about how your budget will cope. Borrowers with a $750K mortgage are paying on average a hefty $1,900 per month more than they were in May last year. Coupled with rising inflation, many home owners are certainly feeling the pinch right now. Perhaps …
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In a historic move Victoria's long standing state funded first home owner grant may be abolished as the government's budget overhaul includes a review of current housing affordability schemes. Following advice from Infrastructure Victoria that the first home owner grant has failed to boost housing affordability and has provided more benefits to developers than first home buyers through …
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DOWNSIZING certainly has a few advantages, such as more time to enjoy life and less time spent on maintenance and housework. You might save money on energy and water bills, and find it easier to lock up and leave when you're ready to travel. But what about the downside to downsizing? Will you have enough space to store a lifetime of belongings such as treasured family momentos? …
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