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It’s time to decorate your home for Blacktown Christmas Lights Comp

Posted by Terry Hansen on November 16th, 2018 in Outer Western Sydney News | No Comments

Get out the fairy lights and put up your best Christmas decorations for the neighbourhood to see and you could be in with a chance to win some great prizes. Blacktown City Council is again hosting the ‘Decorate Your Home Christmas Lights Competition’ and this year they have a total prize pool of $4,500 on […]

What to do when your interest-only period expires?

Posted by Terry Hansen on November 14th, 2018 in Property Tips | No Comments

Interest only property loans have been popular amongst investors in recent years, with many hoping to jump on the property bandwagon while making minimal repayments. According to finder.com.au, interest only loans made up 42% of new lending in 2014-2015. With many interest only periods lasting for just 5 years, many borrowers are about to find […]

5 things every buyer is looking for (even if they don’t realize it!)

Posted by Terry Hansen on November 12th, 2018 in Property Tips | No Comments

While it’s true that no two buyers are the same, there tends to be some common features that most people look for in a home. Being aware of what buyers are looking for can be helpful for sellers as they can use this information when planning renovations or home staging. Big bedrooms Large bedrooms are […]

Why first home buyers are heading west

Posted by Terry Hansen on November 9th, 2018 in Outer Western Sydney News | No Comments

If you’re a first home buyer tired of Sydney’s high property prices then chances are you’re one of the many that has your sights set on the outer western suburbs. News.com.au revealed that seven of the ten most popular Sydney suburbs for first home buyers in the year to October 2018 were located in the […]

The pros and cons of furnishing a rental property

Posted by Terry Hansen on November 7th, 2018 in Property Tips | No Comments

Whether to furnish a rental property is a common question among landlords, particularly as it can help increase rental yields. However, offering a furnished rental property may make a property harder to rent out and affect the types of tenants you attract. The positives of furnishing a rental: Higher rents All other things being equal, […]

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