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So you want the best deal? Of course you do! Commission charged for selling houses is huge. We all know that. The salesperson who offers the cheapest deal though is not always the best person for the job. Not many people know how the commission that is charged contributes to “up-selling” a property? Choosing the … Read More “You get what you pay for” »
When will it end? Covid-19 has made it a long 16 months so far. Just when it seems things are getting better, there is another outbreak. Like many people, I have decided to wait and get vaccinated before travelling overseas, even though I miss my family so much. Having an auto immune disease makes that … Read More “Missing the World” »
When it comes to money and spending, some of the things our parents and grandparents swore by are not so silly in today’s uncertain Covid financial times. “Spend less and save for a rainy day” If you take this little bit of advice seriously and build in those shock absorbers to your financial well being … Read More “Is debt a form of slavery?” »
Why not learn from a baby boomer instead of always bashing them? Oh No! Not another Baby boomer bashing…switching on the radio I heard the plaintiff whine of another round of “baby boomer bashing”. I felt certain the speaker was an over anxious Millennial as she was going on about how hard it was today … Read More “Those baby boomers had it good – maybe not!” »
Not so long ago we renovated a mid century home, and after having done many renovation and new build projects before, it made me realise that every renovation is just another learning experience. Planning is crucial to any renovation project no matter how small. The devil is always in the detail so making a plan … Read More “Nasty renovation surprises!” »
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There have been many times in my career that I have felt utter despair, after negotiating for weeks on end on a sale of a property and then having the Bank turn the buyers finance down, or the property fails a building inspection. It is often hard not to take it personally even though … Read More “Overcoming objections is not always easy” »
Consumer Protection when buying houses Have you ever got a surprise when you have turned up at an open home to a totally different looking property from the one described in the real estate marketing on the internet ? Many years ago, I remember commenting to a salesperson that the photos looked great and that … Read More “Where did the power lines go?” »
Covid-19 has certainly got a lot to answer for! Enough is enough! World wide massive loss of life was just the beginning, not to mention the many changes to so many of our livelihoods, and the ongoing lock downs we still have till we can safely go about our lives again. Listening to children telling … Read More “Enough is enough!” »
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