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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” »

Listening to what is not being said

Posted on 9 September 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com
Listening to what is not being said
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Great Tips, Negotiating the best deal, Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate, Social

The most experienced salespeople are often caught out when they have not listened correctly or understood what has not been said. We should be listening to ‘understand’ what our buyers and sellers are telling us, before we reply. Often buyers or sellers might confuse you by speaking the opposite of what they actually mean or … Read More “Listening to what is not being said” »

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” »

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?” »

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” »

Millennial buyers are different

Posted on 7 September 202211 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Millennial buyers are different
Millennial buyers are different
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, Negotiating the best deal, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, Social

Often when enjoying a lunch out with my children, it is a race to beat them at the cash register. While I am searching my handbag to find my wallet and credit card, I will often be too late to pay as my son has snapped his iPhone closed after paying for our meal with … Read More “Millennial buyers are different” »

Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?

Posted on 23 May 2022 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?
Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, Money wise, 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”, what will the Real Estate market look like? There have been many thoughts on this. One thing is for sure though- it will be a different … Read More “Buyer’s or seller’s market- which is the best to sell in?” »

Boomers and real estate

Posted on 3 April 2022 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Boomers and real estate
Boomers and real estate
Buying and Selling Real Estate, downsizing, Money wise, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, Selling real estate

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Tiny homes & mindful living

Posted on 18 March 2022 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Tiny homes & mindful living
Tiny homes & mindful living
buying a property, Buying and Selling Real Estate, creative homes, downsizing, Healthy homes, Money wise, Real Estate Advice

Tiny homes and mindful living go hand in hand. Who wants a huge mortgage these days? Maybe you are tired of the upkeep of a big garden, if you are busy with your career, or perhaps you are thinking of retiring and downsizing? What can we learn from tiny homes? Small homes have so many … Read More “Tiny homes & mindful living” »

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