When you are renting it may seem that there are a limited number of options for you when it comes to making the property feel like home. While there are legislation and guidelines in your tenancy legislation around alterations to the property, you can discuss minor improvements with your property manager before making any changes […]
Read MoreIt can be an exciting and overwhelming step when your home finally settles and during the moving process, there may be some confusion as to what you can take with you during the move and what is required when you hand the keys over to the new owners. When you are preparing contracts with your […]
Read MoreDeciding to sell your investment property is a big step on your investor journey and one that may help to free up the necessary funds to move on to your next venture. When you do choose to sell, there may be tenants still occupying the property and you will need to make the decision to […]
Read MoreThe property has sold, and you are making plans to move on to your next home. Prepare for your moving day in advance so that you have a strategy around settlement day and beyond. Arrange your removalists Finding removalists can be a tricky task. As soon as you have a proposed date for settlement, look […]
Read MoreIt’s not always welcome news when you are advised that the landlord has made the decision to list their property for sale. It may leave you with many questions, including what happens next? The property can be sold at any point, irrespective of what stage of tenancy you are in as the landlord’s situation can […]
Read MoreThe property has exchanged either under the hammer at auction or through negotiation in a private treaty sale and the first step is done. So, what comes next? There are still a few steps before settlement can go through and some key areas to be aware of in the lead-up to the final sale of […]
Read MoreWhen calculating the worth of your property, a sales agent will take a number of elements into account when calculating the appraisal price and how they feel your home would fit in line with market expectations. Property type and land size A sales agent will look at the type of property that you own as […]
Read MoreWhen you sell your home, the expectation is that it will be as straightforward as allowing people through, the auction or sales negotiation and then settlement to free you to move onto your next property. But what happens when all doesn’t go according to plan? There are times during a property sale when the potential […]
Read MoreIn choosing to purchase a property, you are investing in one of the biggest purchases in your lifetime. It is important when outlaying considerable finance for an essential purchase that you look for a property that will suit your needs. While some buyers will look for a house or townhouse, or house and land packages […]
Read MoreOne of the questions that will often be asked when you choose to sell your home, is how long will it take to sell? There are commentators who will claim to know the science behind how long a property will stay on the market before a qualified buyer snaps it up. There are no fixed […]
Read MoreThe best-laid plans don’t always go according to the path that you set out on and changes in life circumstances can occur. It may be that you need to downsize or relocate for work or reasons outside your control. It is possible to break your lease should you need to, however, there are requirements and […]
Read MoreBuying your first or subsequent homes is an exciting stage of life and while the fun may be in searching for and negotiating a purchase, there are many costs that come with the purchase that are important to factor when planning your budget for the purchase. Stamp Duty, mortgage registration and transfer Fees Depending on […]
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