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5 Considerations When Buying An Apartment In Sydney

If you’ve set your sights on buying an apartment in Sydney, close to the city then you’ve got your work cut out for you when it comes to finding a suitable home to match your expectations. What should you look for when buying an apartment? How do you determine an appropriate budget? Here are some smart considerations when buying an apartment in Sydney.

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5 Checkpoints Before Signing A Lease Agreement

You’ve just found an amazing property and you’re excited to move in as soon as possible, but there’s that little niggle to take care of before you do that − the lease agreement. The lease agreement is a binding contract between the owner and landlord that stipulates the rules of the lease duration. Naturally, you wouldn’t want the raw end of the deal. Here are 5 checkpoints for every tenant to consider before signing a lease agreement.

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Sydney’s Most Walkable Suburbs Where It’s Easy To Live Without A Car

Living in Sydney is an expensive proposition with the rents for one-bedroom apartments ranging from $400 to $550 per week and higher if you’re planning to rent in the CBD. Apartments will cost you in excess of $500,000, but million dollar units have also been making their mark in this city. So naturally, you want to get the best bang for your buck by finding other avenues for saving − perhaps by living within close walking distance to everything you need, besides work. The best value for money suburbs in Sydney are unveiled, based on their walking proximity to public transport, shops, cafes and other amenities. Here are some of Sydney’s most walkable suburbs, where it’s easy to live without a car.

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4 Smart Tips To Enjoy Your Patios In Winter

Just because the weather is cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your alfresco living area as much as you do in summers. Patios are great for entertaining or for simply living a tranquil and private lifestyle. This wonderful living space shouldn’t be wasted when the weather gets chilly. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to stay warm and protected, so you can enjoy your beautiful backyard patio through the winter months too.

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3 Potential Issues To Look For When Completing A Property Inspection

With real estate prices skyrocketing all across the country, it’s difficult for home buyers to make inroads into the property market today. Even if you’re able to cough up enough money for the initial deposit, there’s the chance that you have to make drastic modifications to your lifestyle to fund this financial encumbrance – that’s why when you’re house hunting, you’ve got to make sure that you’ve made the right decision. The property market is a large one, so you have the opportunity to inspect several different homes before making the decision to buy. Here are 3 easy tips that all homebuyers should follow when completing a property inspection and their due diligence.

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