Archive for the ‘Tips & Tricks’ Category

The design trends that buyers can’t get enough of

Selling

Scroll through online real estate listings and you’ll notice some homes have it, some homes don’t.
Precisely what this elusive “it” is can vary from place to place and style to style. Broadly speaking, it’s the real estate equivalent of fairy dust, sprinkled by home designers, stagers and stylists to make their clients’ properties stand out from the pack.

 

Just … Continue Reading »

10 Tips to find the perfect home

Buying

Now that you’re ready to purchase a place, you want to make sure it’s the right one for you. Follow these tips to find a home that’s a perfect fit for you:

 
1. Go for the long haul
When looking for a home, search for one that you could see yourself living in for several … Continue Reading »

How to: Buy & sell at the same time

Buying

 

Selling a home and buying another at the same time may seem daunting, but it can be done. The secret is to be prepared.

 

Jarrod McCabe, an independent buyer’s agent in Melbourne, says the key to successful simultaneous property transactions, which are popular in spring, is research and preparation.

 

“The conventional wisdom is that it’s safer to sell a home first, then buy another, … Continue Reading »

6 ways to save on electricity, gas and water bills this summer

Tips & Tricks

 

We love this great advice from electrician and home renovation expert, Bec Sparky for homelife.com.au, on how to reduce your home bills over the summer period. Good for the environment and the hip pocket!

 

When you’re hot and bothered it’s easy to blast the air conditioner, and not realise that warm air is leaking into your home. Summer is also a time where … Continue Reading »

The secret to maximising your home’s sale price

Selling

 

To achieve the highest price, when selling your property, it’s important to consider what types of buyers are in the current market. The following article by Jane Eyles-Bennett originally published via domian.com.au has some great tips for todays sellers.

Getting your home ready for sale? You might be wondering whether you should be doing this or … Continue Reading »

Horror Stories of Investors: How Not To Be One Of Them!

Investment

 

Want to learn how NOT to become another investor horror story? Then watch our latest video with Real Estate veteran and Changing Places Direction, Cameron Fisher, to find out all you need to know about avoiding horror tenants.

 

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For more information on property investment please call 1300 130 998.

 

 

How To Increase The Value Of Your Property Before Selling

Selling

If you wish to achieve the highest possible price for your property, you need to ensure your property is desirable to as many potential buyers as possible.

This could be as easy as a few artificial upgrades to the property. The key here is to consult an experienced real estate agent on what they believe needs to … Continue Reading »

How to find the BEST property manager

Property Management

 

Recently we looked at how landlords find the best tenants for their property, but how do you find the best property manager?

A good property manager does more than find a tenant and collect rents.

Here are the top 5 questions to help you find the best property manager;

1. Is the real estate agency … Continue Reading »

3 Tips for a successful auction

Marketing

3 Tips for a successful auction

For all who have been through the emotional roller-coaster that can be the auction campaign, a successful result means much more than the hammer falling well above reserve.

Although an extravagant sale price can make all the nostalgia instantly disappear it’s important to remember that a successful auction means much more than ‘sold’. … Continue Reading »

First Time Property Investor? Download your FREE ebook!

Free Download

If you are looking at investing in property and are new to the game or just wanting to learn about property investing then this FREE eBook is essential reading for you!

Within this eBook you will learn how to best structure your first investment acquisition, and see why virtually 9 out of 10 novice property investors get … Continue Reading »

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