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Not Just Another Budget Update…

Understanding how buyers set their auction limits whether by absolute budget or perceived value can make the difference between securing your dream home or walking away, only to see prices rise and options shrink.

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I Made the Classic Buyer Mistake

Buyers often mistakenly deduct renovation costs from a property's market value, but the price already reflects its condition, leading to missed opportunities.

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The 50 Day Purchase Challenge!

The next 50 days are all about helping buyers secure properties with an exclusive deal, expanding my team for better service, and celebrating a completed attic renovation let’s make it count!

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From Storage to Office: A Complete Attic Renovation Guide

Turning our attic into a functional home office was an exciting challenge—but navigating costs, tradespeople, and approvals wasn’t always straightforward. I’ll take you through our entire attic renovation journey, from initial ideas to final costs, and share the lessons we learned along the way.

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How to make $75,000 in 3 months!

Forget timing the market Sydney’s property prices are already turning a corner, and the data is catching up to what’s happening on the ground.

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Do You Want Your Cake and Eat It Too?

Many buyers face the challenge of having either a budget that doesn’t match their dream home or requirements that simply don’t align with available properties.

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Rate Cut? Don’t Expect Lower Mortgage Repayments!

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced a 0.25% interest rate cut, but most major banks won't automatically reduce mortgage repayments, meaning borrowers can either pay down their debt faster or contact their bank to lower their repayments.

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10 Hot Off Market Properties!

Want to get a head start on properties coming up for sale in 2025? Don’t wait for listings to hit the internet in January.

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Choose Your Hard!

Knockdown & rebuild, a complete renovation, or buying a new home - there is no ‘easy’ path.

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