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Lifestyle Likely To Win Over Location

May 25, 2022

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With predictions leaning to an inevitable economic downturn, it may seem unfortunate timing to consider selling your home.  With economists predicting a potential 30% decrease in property prices, options and opportunity seem to have given way to doom and gloom. With word of a mass exodus of city-dwellers making the move to more rural climes, […]

The Evolution of the Humble Home Office

April 27, 2022

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Historically, interior design has been driven in new directions by technological advancement.  Homes once designed around a central hearth made way for open plan living with access to more methods of heating.  Improvements in building materials allowed for less load-bearing walls creating flexible floorplans.  Undoubtedly our homes have evolved as we have. This begs the […]

Certainty in an Uncertain Market

March 30, 2020

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At particular times in the property market, it can seem the only thing we can be certain of is uncertainty.  How and if the recent pandemic will impact Penrith’s housing market is yet to be seen, but there is never a bad time for a good investment.  Cautious investors will proceed slowly, but those with […]

Is There Still Real Money in Real Estate Investing?

February 22, 2020

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We are often told that real estate is one of the only secure places to earn long-term investment returns.  With so many savvy investors now cleverly managing their own share portfolios and strategising with their superannuation, you may wonder, are real estate investors really being left behind? The short answer is no.  Real estate is, […]

Is the Dream Beyond the Deposit Worth the Work?

February 1, 2020

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February 2020 Saving a deposit for a home can often seem an insurmountable task.  At some point, first homebuyers often reach the point of wondering, is it worth all the sacrifice? With Sydney now boasting dozens of suburbs that offer comparable rent and mortgage repayment prices, there may be no better time than now to […]

The Humble Granny Flat: The Bridge Between Asset Rich and Asset Poor Generations

December 1, 2019

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December 2019 With recent research revealing that Australians aged over 65 have the highest rate of rental poverty, it is understandable that this key demographic is acutely aware of the importance of homeownership.  However, many have found themselves in the pool of the “asset rich”, who own their own home outright yet struggle to make […]

A Smart Start: The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS)

December 1, 2019

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December 2019 Government initiatives are well worth investigating when saving for your first home.  Not only are the First Homebuyers Assistance Scheme and the First Home-Owner Grant available, there is a further pathway well worth exploring. The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS) underwent a minor revamp in April this year, which reinvigorated interest in […]

Holiday Season Sales – Are Great Results Achievable?

November 22, 2019

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Vendors contemplating the sale of a home over the holiday season approach real estate agents with the same concern each year.  Is the summer season a poor time to sell? While Penrith’s property market remains buoyant, it is important that vendors consider how to compensate for added variables during over the Christmas and New Year […]

Summer Staging – Change the Vibe to Suit the Season

November 1, 2019

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Nepean News – November Edition Home staging is the art of decorating a home for sale with the intention of making it as visually appealing as possible. Vendors often ask, is this a worthwhile investment?  What difference can it really make? Financially, staging is an investment that can make a significant impact to the sale […]

Investment Property Conundrum: Selling with or Without Tenants

November 1, 2019

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November 2019 Deciding to sell an investment property can be a long, drawn-out process. There are so many variables to consider both financially and emotionally, that it may seem that there is never a good time to sell. One of the key hurdles to selling an investment property is if the residence is tenanted.  Legally, […]

Happy Pets and Home Sales – Can They Co-Exist?

October 22, 2019

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We love our pets so much that Australia has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world.  With dogs proving most popular and cats coming in at a strong second, surely people would want to meet our pets when inspecting our properties.  Unfortunately, this is not the case, and more often than not, […]

Avoid Self-Sabotage for a Stress-Free Sale

September 1, 2019

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September 2019 Selling a property can be a financial and emotional roller coaster.  The highs and lows of managing risk, trusting unknown professionals, and ultimately saying goodbye to a home that is much more than just four walls, can be trying at best.  With high expectations and heightened emotions, keeping in mind these top tips […]

When to Liquidate a Rental Property: Risk vs Reward

October 1, 2018

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Nepean News Magazine – October Edition As first home-buyers can attest, the Australian dream of owning your own home is becoming harder and harder to achieve.  With so much focus on this demographic, it’s easy to forget that current homeowners also have issues to contend with that require constant review and assessment. Often the tone […]

Local Business Profile

September 1, 2018

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Roaming Magazine – September 2018 edition Meet Sharon Mudiman, Licensee and Principal of Bespoke Realty Group. When did you first open Bespoke Realty? We recently rebranded as Bespoke Realty after 11 years trading as Glenmore Park First National. Merging with Century 21 Renshaw in March 2017 and due to the fact that Penrith already had […]

Upsizing in a Soft Market – Why it’s the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make

September 1, 2018

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Nepean News Magazine – September Edition Changes in legislation mid-year meant downsizers over 65 are now eligible to invest up to $300,000 per person into their super from the sale of their family home.  While there are key considerations when deciding if this is profitable for baby boomers, there has been an sharp increase in […]

Vendor Expectations in a Changing Market

August 1, 2018

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Roaming Magazine – August Edition In a perfect world, the timing of your property sale would hit at the market’s peak – when buyers are abundant and sale prices are soaring.  However, in the real world, the sale of a family home is rarely motivated by market trends.  Lifestyle and location are more often than […]

Comparables & The Value of an Honest Agent

July 1, 2018

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Roaming Magazine – July Edition Confusion understandably arises when sellers are faced with sharply contrasting listing prices from prospective agents. Often it seems one will passionately proclaim they can get the highest price, while one provides seemingly dry data to quantify the value of your home.  Who do you choose?  Is one less determined than […]

Ask The Expert - The Negotiation

June 1, 2018

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Roaming Magazine – June Edition Choosing an agent to represent the sale of your home can be an overwhelming prospect. With early considerations to be made for marketing, staging, open for inspections, conveyancers, finance, and more, the often overlooked yet fundamental aspect is strength in negotiation at the final stage of sale. An agent with […]