March, 2015 by raineandhorne
If your home’s exterior is as dated as an ‘80s sitcom, it’s possible to spruce it up without breaking the bank. A lick of paint here, some landscaping there and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to give your[…]
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Also known as ‘down-sizing’, trading down generally involves selling the family home and relocating to a more manageable alternative. This could mean moving to a smaller home near your current address or shifting to an entirely new location with more[…]
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Buying a property is arguably the biggest purchase many of us will ever make. So if you’ve saved a reasonable deposit – which covers upfront expenses such as loan application fees, building and pest inspections, stamp duty and legals –[…]
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Let’s face it, we probably only sell a few homes in our lives. Consequently it’s always worth brushing up on the legal process before you launch a sale. There are typically 3 steps: the ‘contract preparation’; the ‘exchange of contracts’[…]
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We’ve exchanged contracts and have agreed to a settlement date. But now we find we need more time to find our next home. Can the settlement date be extended? Generally the best advice is to speak to the buyers as[…]
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Australia’s population is ageing, so it’s a fair bet that many families will have a number of generations living under the one roof. It’s for this reason that granny flats are becoming an increasingly fashionable way to house grandpa and[…]
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Q1: What issues need to be considered before upsizing to a new family home? Australia is in the middle of a second baby boom. More than 300,000 babies were born in 2012, which dwarfs the birth rate of 147,000 in 1947, the first year[…]
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A backyard pool is a dream for many homeowners, and in this issue of Fusion, we’ve sought some tips for keeping costs down. According to market leader, Blue Haven Pools, it’s best to construct your pool while building your home,[…]
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This is one of the most often asked questions, yet the answer is relatively simple! The most sensible time to buy a home is when you have the ability to do so. In other words, if you have job security,[…]
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Buying a home or investment property is typically one of the biggest investments most of us will ever make. Yet it can go pear-shaped if you don’t do your research to discover whether there are any structural or pest issues that can[…]
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