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Will Australian Real Estate be Impacted with Melbourne De-throning Vancouver as World’s Most Liveable City?

Written by on September 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Discerning real estate buyers don’t just look for a specific number of bedrooms and bathrooms when buying a piece of real estate. They also look at the potential of the neighbourhood in terms of liveability and potential for financial gain in the future. In 2011, Melbourne Australia dethroned Vancouver (which had held top spot for several consecutive years) as the world’s most liveable city (according to the Economist).  The list is determined based on 39 different factors. Shouldn’t you look at your potential new home based on many factors as well? With four Australian cities  (Melbourne, score: 97.5, Sydney, score: [...] Read more »

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What’s on Your Australian Home Buying Wish List?

Written by on August 25, 2011 · 2 Comments
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By sharing an extensive wish list for your new home with your Australian real estate agent, you can save you and your real estate agent time and effort and you can increase the chances of finding the perfect property  sooner than later. Here are some things you might want to consider as nice-to-have and some you’ll consider must-have items. Number of bedrooms – Take into account whether or not you’d like a guest room, would like to expand your family, etc. Number of bathrooms – Make note of whether it’s important to you to have a Master ensuite. Neighbourhood preference [...] Read more »

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Using Online Real Estate Auctions to Buy or Sell a Home

Written by on August 11, 2011 · 1 Comment
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Many people are familiar with online real estate listings, but homes are also being bought and sold through online real estate auctions. A real estate auction is the same as any other product auction, except people are bidding on homes, commercial property, or large residential developments. The seller sets a reserve and bidders try to meet the reserve without going too much over the set amount. With an online real estate listing all a buyer can do is browse the different listings and decide what. With an online real estate auction, a buyer can actually register and bid on the [...] Read more »

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Using an Australian Real Estate Agent to Help You Downsize Your Home

Written by on August 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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You may be contemplating downsizing your current home and buying something smaller and more manageable. A number of different people find it necessary to downsize. Older couples like to downsize to a smaller home once all of the children move out. Other families find it necessary to downsize due to a job change that reduces the overall annual income. Whatever the reason, you will find it easier to downsize by using an Australian real estate agent to help you find a smaller home. Listing Your Home on the Market The first thing you need to do is list your current [...] Read more »

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Understanding the Australian Home Valuation Process

Written by on July 28, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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There are two basic types of Australian home valuations. One is the estimated valuation often provided by your real estate agent when you sell your property. The other is the professional estimate provided by a registered valuator who is hired to valuate your property before you sell to an interested buyer. While you can rely on an agent to give you a decent estimate, and list your house for that price, many buyers will only accept the professional valuation. If your agent overestimates, you may end up having to take a lot less than you first expected. If your agent [...] Read more »

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Types of Australian Homes

Written by on July 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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If you’re a new citizen of Australia who is looking for a new home, you may find yourself a bit confused by the local real estate listings. While most people know what a contemporary home is, Australian real estate agents use a variety of terms to describe the types of home available on the market. Some Australian homes are over 100 years old, while others are custom designed homes that have never been lived in before. Unless you know the terms that agents use to describe homes, you may end up looking at something historical when all you want is [...] Read more »

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Tips for Getting a High Home Valuation

Written by on July 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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There are a number of reasons you may need to have a home valuation performed. One of the most common reasons is when you’re trying to sell your home and you or the buyer want to know what it’s worth. Other reasons include refinancing so you can use some of the equity of your home and wanting to know if your Australia investment property has risen in value. No matter which reason you’re having a valuation performed, there are some things you can do to help make the most of your valuation. Complete Any Improvements Before the Valuation If you’re [...] Read more »

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Tips and Ideas for Preparing to Move

Written by on July 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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So you’ve finally found the perfect family home in Australia and it’s time to pack up all of your belongings and prepare for your move. Whether you’re planning for a move to Australia or just moving from one state to another, the moving process can be stressful. You can reduce stress and streamline the moving process by following some simple tips and ideas. Create a List Start by creating a list of everything you need to do. It’s best to create this list in chronological order so that you can check it off as you go. Some ideas for a [...] Read more »

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Taking the Best Photos of Your Australian Property

Written by on June 30, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words, but most property buyers want to see more than just one picture. That’s why it’s important that you work with your Australian real estate agent to take the best pictures of your property as possible. Not every agent will stress the importance of photo marketing or provide you with tips and techniques to make sure your property photographs well. Depending on how the agent works, whether they send out a photographer they work with or take the pictures themselves, it’s up to you to make sure your property is [...] Read more »

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How to Avoid Spending Too Much on a Renovation

Written by on June 24, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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The Australian real estate market consistently experiences ups and downs when it comes to market price. When the market is down, many homeowners decide to forego buying a new home and renovate their existing home instead. The price is often cheaper than buying a new home and it increases the future selling price of the home. There are numerous benefits to renovating a small or outdated home, but there are pitfalls that homeowners can fall into when renovating. The main pitfall, and the one that can affect the future sale of your home, is spending too much on a renovation. [...] Read more »

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