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Tips For Buyers Get your finances together first  Before you go and look for a home confirm how much you can borrow before you go looking to buy your home and use a Mortgage broker to make sure you get the best deal with the bank. Work with an agent to buy Buyers often try […]

Things You Should Check For In The Final Inspection   Check that all lights and electronics (check all power points and lights are in working order). I suggest taking a phone charger to check all the plugs. If plugs or lights aren’t working get the owner to fix these sometimes it’s not the bulb but

Moving House? I’ve got some tips!   Remember to cancel: Newspaper and/or milk delivery. Telephone, internet and cable TV. Gas, water and electricity (arrange a final meter reading).  Organise for moving day: Obtain supply of boxes (the supermarket can be one supplier). Get packaging tape and heavy marker pens. Arrange for furniture removal (get quote,

Tips To Make The Most Of A Changing Market   Preparation is everything! Once you see a home you want to buy it is important to get your finance approved and your due diligence done as quickly as possible. You will need to be in a position to buy on the day if it is

What is a real estate appraisal? Even if selling your home is a distant far-off goal and you don’t want to commit to anything right now, a market appraisal is an excellent way to uncover your home’s value in the current market. Knowing this can help you plan and prioritise any future renovations or improvements.

6 Key Things You Need To Do Before Selling Your Home To maximise the value of your home in the current market it is important to try to eliminate as many uncertainties that would put a buyer off from buying your home. Here are 6 key things you need to do to ensure your home

Butternut Squash Soup This soup is incredibly rich and packed with flavour to heat you up this winter.  Ingredients:  2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 2 medium potatoes, cubed 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed 1 can chicken stock Salt and pepper to

Declutter Start the dreaded declutter EARLY and start prepacking Storage Plan Have a box storage plan. No one wants to be stepping over boxes in your open homes Recommendation: Kennards Storage Hire Deep Clean Have a big deep clean of inside AND outside of your house. Remember the curb appeal is important Maintenance Review What