Thinking of selling your home this winter?
There are some real advantages to selling your home in the winter months including less competition from other sellers who often choose to wait until the busy spring selling season to list their home, which can result in stronger demand from buyers. Another positive is to showcase the warmth and cosiness of your home, enticing buyers to fall in love with your property. The following ideas will help you maximise the appeal of your home to buyers if you are looking to sell your home this winter: Create curb appeal and a lasting first...
read moreHow do you know if a suburb is right for you?
It’s not just about finding the perfect home; it is also about finding the perfect suburb based on your and your families needs. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding on the perfect location, so we have highlighted some areas to consider helping you in your quest in finding the right suburb. Family Friendly Finding a family friendly property generally means a home with lots of space, outdoor area and close proximity to supermarkets and transport options. If you have young children, kids in primary school or high school, the...
read moreMaking the decision to downsize…
If you are looking for a property with less maintenance, wanting to free up equity, if you are approaching retirement or feeling the need for a change, you may be contemplating downsizing to a smaller property. There are a great range of oversized apartments as well as townhouses and villas that will allow you to continue living the same lifestyle without the extra work involved with owning a large property. A range of properties within a range of prices can allow you to stay in the same area without having to leave your local community. Many...
read moreHow to increase your borrowing power
Interest rates are current sitting at record lows, making it a great time to look at breaking into the property market or buying an investment property. If you’re dream home is slightly out of financial reach though, there are some things you can do to help boost your borrowing power. Start saving – Ok, so our first tip is fairly obvious but the most sure-fire way to increase you borrowing capacity is to have a big lump sum of money saved away in the bank. Save as much as you can to not only increase your equity and the amount you have...
read moreWhat is pre-approval and why should you get it?
If you’re looking to buy a new home this year then one of your first steps is to get your finances in order. A lot of homebuyers get pre-approval before they make an offer on a property so that they know how much money they can offer. For those who haven’t heard of pre-approval before, it is when a lender provides you with a set loan amount for a property that is subject to certain conditions such as valuation and building/pest inspections. Pre-approval can help take the stress out of property negotiations as it gives prospective buyers a...
read moreIs property on your New Year’s resolution list?
In 2015 a lot of people living in Padstow to Picnic Point will have a property goal that they want to tick off – so what is yours? Do you want to buy a first home? If buying a home is on your list of resolutions then the most important first step is to save! Sit down and take an honest look at your spending and find things to cut back on – could you spend less on food or shop at cheaper places? Cutting out a few luxuries might help you reach your financial goals sooner so that you can afford a home loan deposit. Do you want to buy an...
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