Selling a home is a tricky business. And it’s also something of a national pastime, which means that everyone has an opinion on it. But no matter how strongly your family or friends believe in a certain way of doing things, you shouldn’t take their advice at the expense of your agent’s. With that in…
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It’s widely accepted that house and land is one of the best and most cost-effective ways for first homebuyers to get a foot on the property ladder. But a house and land package can also be a sound option for investors. Some of the big draw cards for prospective investors include financial savings, such as…
If you’re looking to buy a house, understanding the process from start to finish before you begin your search is key to smooth sailing. So you’ve looked everywhere to find the right place, found a potential property that suits your needs, and you are looking to put an offer to the seller. “What’s next?” you…
Want to start settling into your new rental? Find out how to furnish your new house to make it feel like home. So, you’ve moved into a new place and want to start making it your own. While homeowners can paint walls and make all manner of adjustments to suit their needs, renters have fewer…
How much money do I need to get started? The first step is one of the most obvious; ask yourself: do you have enough money? Start by calculating what your income and expenses are and separate your ‘surplus money’ from any expenditures you’re already committed to. This will help you on your way to work…
In some parts of Australia right now, there’s fierce competition for rental properties – which makes providing the most up-to-date and accurate documents in an application crucial. Tenancy applications are “pretty uniform across the board” in Australia, whether physical paperwork or an online platform like realestate.com.au’s 1form or Ignite is used. The documents typically required…
The first stage of one of Sydney’s largest urban renewal projects, Park Sydney in Erskineville, has officially opened to residents and retailers today, following a launch event conducted by joint venture developers Greenland Australia and GH Australia. Stage 1 of Park Sydney includes 330 apartments across two eight-storey buildings, ‘Botany’ and ‘Cascade’, as well as…
Buying a property for Investment Risks VS. Rewards Rewards: . Your income is passive. Aside from the initial investment and upkeep cost, you can earn money while putting most of your time and energy into your regular job. . Your income should grow. You dont just earn rental income; as real estate values increase, your…
Some Unexpected Costs When You Are Selling Your Home Some Unexpected Costs, Before buying a home, people usually save enough money for payments then reach out to a real estate agent to start the process of looking for a home. When this process works, several future owners are usually surprised when they get to…
Thinking of moving out? There are a couple of key things you need to take care of to finish up your tenancy without any unnecessary complications. Firstly, you need to issue your vacating notice. If you’re intending to leave just after your lease is up, you need to provide the notice required in your state.…