How to set a budget for your first home If you’re a first-home buyer, your budget will be based on how much you’ve saved and the amount of money you can borrow. Find out how to determine your borrowing capacity, how much you need for a deposit, plus tips for saving money and cutting back…
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1. Paint is your best friend Painting is often named as the best return on investment you can make when it comes to improving the look of your home. But don’t be limited by just painting the walls: Consider a treatment for cupboards, doors or even look at respraying a dated bathroom, which can add…
Quick fixes before selling always pays off. Mammoth makeovers, not so much. Call your Key2 agent in early to talk about the costs and the benefits of any major renos and the likelihood that they will pay off when it comes to selling. Do the updates that will pay off and get your top dollar.…
Buyers will judge a book by its cover Before a buyer locks in a viewing, they will do a drive by. No matter how good the interior of your home looks, they have already judged your home before they walk through the door. You never have a second chance to make a first impression. The…
1. Check your finances This can be as simple as calculating your expenses and offsetting them against your total income and assets. This will give you an idea of how much money you have to invest. Don’t immediately assume you can’t afford to buy an investment property. As long as you have a stable, reasonably…
The size of Hadspen is approximately 10.9 square kilometres. It has 8 parks covering nearly 4.4% of total area. The population of Hadspen in 2011 was 2,061 people. By 2016 the population was 2,256 showing a population growth of 9.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hadspen is 40-49 years.…
The humble “handyman” is a booming business. With the gig economy attracting those who are mobile, independent and part-time, people are diversifying their skills and advertising themselves on sites like Airtasker. Handymen and women are usually cheaper than a tradesperson, earning on average $30 per hour and have a wider range of skills that are…
Tip one: Organising that famous kitchen drawer Yes, we all have one that is bursting at the seams, and many budget-conscious homewares brands have great solutions for storage boxes with the perfect dimensions for drawers. The bamboo products available not only look great, but section out and divide all your clutter into separate boxes creating…
as seen on realestate.com.au – How to maximise your search to find your dream home Everyone has that dream home they hope to find one day, which ticks all the boxes in terms of location, amenities and style. But the key question is – does it really exist? Melbourne-based licensed real estate agent and buyers…
Written by Danielle Cahill. As seen on realestate.com.au Did you make a new year’s resolution? What are you looking to focus on this year? Realestate.com.au spoke to property experts to see which areas buyers, sellers, investors and renters should focus on in 2017. Here are the key issues and areas your property strategy should address.…