Buying your first home can be the biggest decision and purchase you will make. This is why its important to do it right from the start, and avoid mistakes that may cost you money and disappointment. Here are 5 common mistakes made by first home buyers… 1. Not securing pre-approval One of the first things
We all know how stressful moving house can be, but imagine how our pets feel! They’re safe, familiar environment suddenly changes and they’re sometimes left feeling stressed, ill and lost. This is especially the case for elderly pets who can sometimes find the whole experience very upsetting. Luckily there are steps you can take to
Are you getting itchy feet? Is the idea of something new becoming more and more appealing? Here are some obvious signs that it might be time to get yourself an agent and get that home of yours on the market! 1. You’ve outgrown your home or your home has outgrown you. Too many kids
Buying your first home is often daunting. The idea of saving your deposit and making such an important investment can be scary…and hard! Here are some simple tips to help save. 1. Firstly you need to work out how much you need to save and how much you can actually afford. Visit auctions and
Its the concern of most renters… news that your rented home is for sale. What now? Although this is a time of uncertainty and upheaval, its also an opportunity to make the best of the situation and work with your landlord. Who know, your actions may work in your favour. Here’s a few things
Spring has sprung and that can only mean one thing… Its time to Spring Clean, declutter and freshen up your home for the warmer months. Spring cleaning is not only a great idea for those people considering putting their house on the market over the peak period, but done annually, it will also help
We thought we would have a bit of fun and share some real estate photos that are definitely not what we encounter every day. These images put together by Andy Donaldson, make us ever so grateful for the lovely homes and people of Sandgate and surrounding suburbs that we get to work with. Tell us
Spring is the optimum time to sell a home. Regardless of whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, inventory almost always rises in the spring. Why? Because the largest number of buyers are actively searching for a new home during the months of September, October and November. Here are few tips to help you make your
Even though you, as the current homeowner may greatly appreciate any improvement toy our home, a buyer could be unimpressed and unwilling to factor the upgrade into the purchase price. Homeowners, therefore, need to be careful with how they choose to spend their money if they are expecting the investment to pay off. Here are
Everyone knows the kitchen is the heart of the home. Its the place where families gather, entertaining is done and memories are made. So it makes sense that the kitchen is more often than not, the first thing a potential buyer will look at when inspecting your home. Its important then, to make sure your