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Asbestos health risk

Posted on 30 September 202511 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Asbestos health risk
Asbestos health risk
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

When buying a house it is always advisable to employ a licensed building inspector to provide information on the building condition. Knowing what to budget for in respect of any repairs required in the coming years makes a lot of sense! Finding Asbestos in a home can be quite alarming for some purchasers, yet it … Read More “Asbestos health risk” »

Is it a legal “Home & Income” property?

Posted on 6 November 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Is it a legal “Home & Income” property?
Is it a legal “Home & Income” property?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, home and income, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, selling a property

Home and Income Many people these days are looking for ways to reduce their mortgage. What better way than to have a property that can be split into two separate dwellings. Of course, the property will have to comply with any current building regulations and various council rules and healthy homes standards. Sometimes when buying … Read More “Is it a legal “Home & Income” property?” »

Check the flood zone when buying a property

Posted on 17 September 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Check the flood zone when buying a property
Check the flood zone when buying a property
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

Check the flood zone when buying a property With the changing weather patterns and more frequent heavy rain events, it is becoming increasingly important to check the flood risk of a property before you buy. Most local councils provide flood maps that show areas at risk of flooding from rivers, surface water, and the sea. … Read More “Check the flood zone when buying a property” »

Buyer beware when buying a home

Posted on 20 August 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Buyer beware when buying a home
Buyer beware when buying a home
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Negotiating the best deal, Real Estate Advice, Renovating

Renovating is not always easy. Even the the tasks that look like they could be simple can turn out to me a mission to finish! Have you ever found a few cracked tiles in the kitchen and thought about replacing them? It is okay if you have spare matching tiles, but what do you do … Read More “Buyer beware when buying a home” »

The ever changing face of the real estate market

Posted on 4 August 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on The ever changing face of the real estate market
The ever changing face of the real estate market
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents were operating in a “sellers market”. Post “Covid-19”, the Real Estate market could have gone anywhere. There were many thoughts on this at the time. There could have been job losses, and more unemployment, and it certainly was a different world we walked … Read More “The ever changing face of the real estate market” »

When is the right time to sell?

Posted on 26 July 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on When is the right time to sell?
When is the right time to sell?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

Which is the best market to sell in? For many years, it is fair to say that Real Estate agents have been operating in a “sellers market”. Post “Covid-19”, the Real Estate market looked different for many. A seller’s market In a “seller’s market” our sellers have been rewarded with many buyers. These buyers compete … Read More “When is the right time to sell?” »

Auctions and successful bidding

Posted on 12 April 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Auctions and successful bidding
Auctions and successful bidding
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, selling a property

An Auction is rather like a Shakespearean Play, with a well defined Stage and a serious of structured Acts. Anybody who has bid at an Auction will tell you about the adrenalin that kicks in once the bidding starts. If you are a serious contender, but new to bidding, then bidding at the right time … Read More “Auctions and successful bidding” »

Never ignore maintenance issues

Posted on 29 September 202311 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Never ignore maintenance issues
Never ignore maintenance issues
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Healthy homes, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, Renovating

It is easy to get complacent about home maintenance when you are busy with life. There never seems to be enough time in a day does there? Of course, money could be an issue. Perhaps when receiving a quote that seems a little on the high side, you might want to find cheaper options, or … Read More “Never ignore maintenance issues” »

Mortgagee sales

Posted on 12 April 2023 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Mortgagee sales
Mortgagee sales
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

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Disclosing known defects

Posted on 23 August 2022 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Disclosing known defects
Disclosing known defects
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

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