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You’ve found the ideal new home – a beautiful established terrace and then comes the shock. The building and pest inspection reveal rising damp. Rising damp is when moisture from under the house gets into the internal walls. So what should you do? You’ll often be able to tell a home has rising damp when…
What do you do if you’re keen to buy a property at auction but it is passed in? Sure our property markets are strong, but 20% to 30% of properties put the auction still don’t sell on the day, so how do you handle the situation? At an auction, if the bidding for the property doesn’t…
We’re in a hot property market with selling agents being overwhelmed with buyer demand, so how do you get a real estate agent on your side? Remember, the real estate agent works for the seller and they’re obliged to aim for the best result on behalf of their client, but this means they want to…
It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. For some of you who are reading this right now, 2021 is absolutely the worst possible time you could consider buying a property. In fact for these people, moving forward with a real estate purchase this year would have the potential to cripple them financially, not just now…
We’ve all seen those listings that promise that a property will be sold on auction day or before, haven’t we? The question is: will it really be sold before auction? There are many tools in a selling agent’s kit-bag and one of the most successful is to create competition for a property. More competition means a…
Renting out a property always comes with some trepidation. Landlords run the risk of signing bad tenants who don’t pay, or who damage the home and generally cause a nuisance. For every bad egg, however, there are plenty of investors who land a great renter – the kind you would want to stay for a long…
Are you thinking of selling a property? There is no doubt our property markets are picking up, but it still may not be as easy to sell your property today as it was a few years when the media was awash with reports of hot auction success stories. At that stage of the cycle, tales…
Normally buying a home is a major experience, filled with excitement, pleasure and pride. But in many instances and without professional guidance, stress and fear can consume much of your precious time, money and energy. Choosing the right property for your family comes down to knowing what you need, knowing what you can afford and…
Cars are manufactured identically “off-the-press” and their price is consistent when they hit the showroom floor. Properties, on the other hand, are unique. They have their own personal features and additions, such as a distinctive outlook, backyard, balcony, fireplace, and so on. Even if it’s wedged in a row of townhouses, it will have its…
Many first-time investors stay just that way — one-time-only buyers, who never progress beyond having that one solo property in their portfolio. This happens for several reasons. An underperforming property, lack of funds to purchase again, and — worst of all — apathy or losing sight of your ‘big picture’ goals are some of the most common ones…
