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What to do when selling your home feels like too much work
Many of us dream of moving to another home one day. But often, when we start thinking of the practical implications of getting ready to...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Nov 9, 20213 min read
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How to reconnect with your home
Shelter. Aside from air and water, it's the most important human need. Where would we be without a place to call home? Whether it's an ...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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How to add maximum value before selling your home
Most owners understand that presentation can have a big influence on their final sale price. When it comes to optimising that...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Oct 26, 20213 min read
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Is it a good idea to invest in bare land?
There's an old adage in real estate that goes: "It's not the house that increases in value, it's the land beneath it..." Meaning, the...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Oct 20, 20213 min read
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Pre-sale renovation tips: Does your kitchen need a makeover?
One of the first questions we get asked by owners who are thinking of selling is: Do we need to renovate before we sell? Smart owners...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Oct 11, 20213 min read
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Holiday homes - are they worth it?
There is something innately heart-warming about the idea of a holiday home that makes many of us wish for the opportunity to own one. The...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Oct 5, 20213 min read
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Five Questions to Ask Before You Make an Offer
When it comes to buying a home, one of the most exciting points in the process is when you realise you are going to make an offer....

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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How to find the best real estate agent in your area
Selecting the right real estate salesperson to market your home is the single best way to increase your chances of a positive result. The...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Sep 22, 20213 min read
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Tips for Buyers: how to use on line valuations
Tips for Buyers: How to use online valuations If you want to understand what a property is worth, you need to know what similar houses...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Sep 16, 20213 min read
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How to use online valuations
Online valuation websites have been a game-changer for real estate, providing buyers and homeowners with easy access to quality...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Sep 7, 20213 min read
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DOING REAL ESTATE IN LEVEL 4 LOCKDOWN
Downloadable copy of this document: Within the constraints of the lockdown, the fundamental steps of real estate transactions remain:...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Sep 7, 20211 min read
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Selling a home with unconsented improvements? Here's what you need to know
The first thing to understand is that lots of houses sell with unconsented changes. It's more common than you might think. The key to a...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Aug 31, 20213 min read
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Helpful tips for buying property at Auction
Auctions can be daunting for buyers who are new to the process. But once you get past the fear of declaring your buying intentions in a...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Aug 23, 20214 min read
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Should you keep your first home as an investment property?
One of the questions potential first-time sellers face is whether or not they should keep their existing property as a rental when they...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Aug 23, 20213 min read
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How to save money on your power bill
So often, what is good for your wallet is also good for the planet. When you make changes to your home to make it more energy-efficient,...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Aug 16, 20213 min read
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Tips for downsizing your home
Our home holds a special place in our hearts. Especially if it's where our kids have grown up or where we have experienced many of life's...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Aug 16, 20213 min read
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How to avoid overcapitalising when renovating your home
Before we get into the ins and outs of how to avoid overcapitalising, the first question you need to answer is: How long do you plan to...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Aug 9, 20213 min read
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Open Home Checklist for Buyers
When you visit an open home, every minute is valuable. You may have multiple houses to view that same day, so you quickly need to size...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Aug 2, 20213 min read
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How to convert your garage into a home office...
Through the last 18 months or so you may have enjoyed the many benefits of working from home: The 5 second commute, attending 'meetings'...

Stuart Wards - Harcourts - Property Out West
Jul 27, 20212 min read
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