Tips for investing in a holiday home

Mar 23, 2020 11:00:00 AM Share this:

With property in coastal towns continually increasing in value, this remains a lucrative investment whether a client intends to live there now or later when retired. Here are good advice to offer when someone is considering whether or not to buy a home by the seaside.


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Topics: Richard Gray, Real Estate Agents, Harcourts Real Estate, Investment Tips

Eight steps to prepare your house for sale

Feb 18, 2019 11:00:00 AM Share this:

When thinking about selling, many of us fantasise of an unlimited renovation budget that will make our home irresistible.

Inspired from watching the latest series of Extreme Renovate Backyard Blitz Master Rules we dream of that extension, new kitchen or maybe the backyard resplendent with a children’s water park.

It’s true, that investing in big ticket improvements will increase the sale price of a house, particularly if you’re a do-it-yourself renovator whiz who has the time.


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Topics: Selling, Investment Tips

How to keep moving up the property ladder

Feb 11, 2019 11:00:00 AM Share this:

There’s a lot of focus on first home buyers, with Government incentives designed to help save a deposit and get a foot onto the property ladder.
Second-steppers – those who already own a home and are looking to upsize or upgrade – are sometimes overlooked. If you’re one of the second-steppers trying to move up the property ladder, here are a few ways to do that.


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Topics: Property Investment, Marketing Tips, Investment Tips