How to make sure your home doesn’t get flipped?
Have you ever watched those TV shows where they buy a property that needs work, do it up and sell it a few weeks later…
Why a good real estate agent is worth more?
You would be forgiven for thinking that all real estate agents essentially appear the same. Real estate professionals collectively tend to dress the same way,…
Open home checklist for buyers
When you visit an open home, every minute is valuable. You may have multiple houses to view that same day, so you quickly need to…
Tips for downsizing your home
Our home holds a special place in our hearts. Especially if it’s where our kids have grown up or where we have experienced many of…
Should you keep your first home as an investment property?
One of the questions potential first-time sellers face is whether or not they should keep their existing property as a rental when they move up…
How to read a building inspection report
When buying a home, coming to an agreement with the owners on price is just the first hurdle. The second, and often biggest barrier to…
How to save money on your power bill (and reduce your home’s carbon footprint)?
So often, what is good for your wallet is also good for the planet. When you make changes to your home to make it more…
Helpful tips for buying property at Auction?
Auctions can be daunting for buyers who are new to the process. But once you get past the fear of declaring your buying intentions in…
How to use online valuations – tips for buyers
If you want to understand what a property is worth, you need to know what similar houses have recently sold for. Thankfully, there are now…
Five questions to ask before you make an offer
When it comes to buying a home, one of the most exciting points in the process is when you realise you are going to make…
Holiday homes – are they worth it?
There is something innately heart-warming about the idea of a holiday home that makes many of us wish for the opportunity to own one. The…
Is it a good idea to invest in bare land?
There’s an old adage in real estate that goes: “It’s not the house that increases in value, it’s the land beneath it…” Meaning, the land…
How to reconnect with your home
Shelter. Aside from air and water, it’s the most important human need. Where would we be without a place to call home? Whether it’s an…
What to do when selling your home feels like too much work
Many of us dream of moving to another home one day. But often, when we start thinking of the practical implications of getting ready to…
Tips for buying in an area you don’t know
The journey of buying a home often begins in an unfamiliar location. This could come about if you are constrained by budget, moving to a…