Homeownership rates are dropping around the world and in most areas, it is getting harder and harder to buy your first home. With property prices as high as they are, many first home buyers are only able to purchase a property with help from family. In this guide, we run through 5 common ways you can support your kids onto the property ladder. Consult with your lawyer and mortgage adviser before...
There is an innate desire in all of us to 'do it ourselves'. To complete a job that needs doing without requiring any paid help, if at all possible. Nowhere is this more prevalent than around our own properties. It's natural to want to take on the role of a master painter, super-installer, or apprentice carpenter to save a bit of money. But before going ahead, it's important to think deeply about...
Want to get a feel for our Auction process? Forget the old-school days of Auctions where they churn through houses by Auction without any focus on you, your biggest asset, or the buyers who have been through an equally grueling process to be unconditional and purchase their new home. We understand the delicate process of managing everyone's expectations and emotions, and take it very...
Ready for more space? A second bathroom? Better weather? Or just a change of scenery? Now is the time to make that move and find the home you've been dreaming of. There are more houses on the market right now than we have seen for a long time. And, many of those properties are being marketed with attractive asking prices, which makes it easy to work out if a home is in your price...
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 move, the obstacles start mounting and the dream of a move becomes simply that - a dream. When you own a home, it's an emotional safe haven and also an investment. Often the most valuable asset we own. If we think of selling that asset, it stands to reason that we...
Everyone loves a good deal. But when it comes to real estate, most buyers and sellers are just trying to avoid making a big mistake. Buying a home is not something most of us do on a regular basis. There's no way to practice before you jump in, and you have to live with your final decision for years. So concerns about making a mistake are valid and understandable. One of the most common fears for...
Selling your home in a changing market can be challenging to say the least. You have to get your presentation just right, keep it tidy for weeks on end, be ready for viewings at the drop of a hat, and basically put all your plans on hold until the right buyer falls in love with your home. And you have no idea how long this is going to take. Sometimes, even after doing everything right, houses just...
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 new area for a job, trying to stay close to family, or any number of other reasons. Buying in a suburb or town you aren't familiar with can be daunting. So here are some tips to increase your chances of securing the best possible home. Tip 1. Don't be in too much...
Many homeowners fall into property investment, almost by accident. They end up buying the home next door when it comes on the market, or they buy a home from a family member who is looking to sell. Or sometimes, when an owner moves to a bigger home, they keep their existing property as a rental. Falling into property investment can work out just fine, but you will increase your chances of building...
Why you should welcome low offers on your home?? When we go on the market, our defensive side comes out. We become determined not to let an agent or a cheeky buyer get the best of us. I’m here to tell you that’s the wrong approach to take. You need to welcome all offers. Even those low ones from buyers who you think might be trying to ‘steal’ your home. Hear me out... If you...