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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” »

Never over promise and under deliver!

Posted on 4 September 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Never over promise and under deliver!
Never over promise and under deliver!
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Real Estate Advice, Social

You are what you do, not what you say you will do When times are tough and sales are few and far between, it is common for some salespeople to “over promise and underdeliver”. In real estate though, it is something you need to watch out for a lot of the time, especially when there … Read More “Never over promise and under deliver!” »

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?” »

Does your face say it all?

Posted on 13 June 202411 July 2026 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Does your face say it all?
Does your face say it all?
Buying and Selling Real Estate, Food for thought, Opinion, Real Estate Advice, Social

You do not really know somebody until you understand what they are NOT saying Stressful situations arise when negotiating a good outcome whether it be in a sales situation, or a personal situation. You cannot know for sure what the other person is thinking, so it is important to control your own emotions so that … Read More “Does your face say it all?” »

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” »

Why some properties take longer to sell

Posted on 19 January 2023 By focusrealtyltd@gmail.com No Comments on Why some properties take longer to sell
Why some properties take longer to sell
Real Estate Advice, selling a property, Selling real estate

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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” »

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