Gold Coast Real Estate in 2026: The City That Keeps Surprising
The Gold Coast property market enters 2026 in a position that would have seemed extraordinary a decade ago — and shows little sign of slowing down.
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🏡 First Home Buyers: New Rules Make It Easier to Get Into the Market
For many Australians, buying their first home can feel like a distant dream. Saving a huge deposit, paying stamp duty, and facing rising property prices has often been overwhelming. But from 1 October 2025, new rules under the First Home Guarantee (part of the Home Guarantee Scheme) have made ...
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Gold Coast Property Market Update – October 2025
As we move into the final quarter of the year, the Gold Coast property market is showing strong activity, with a noticeable increase in buyer enquiry as we head toward Christmas.
📊 Market Overview
- Spring demand is in full swing – Buyer activity has... Read More
Navigating the Current Gold Coast Property Market: Essential Advice for Buyers
The Gold Coast real estate market is experiencing unprecedented demand, with a surplus of active buyers significantly outweighing the limited supply of available properties. This buyer competition is causing prices to surge and homes to sell in record time—often after just a single inspe...
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Thinking of Selling? Here’s What You Can Do Around the House to Maximise Your Sale Price
If you’re considering selling your property, preparation is key to achieving the best possible result. The right improvements around your home can significantly increase its appeal—and its sale price.
Here are our top value-adding tips to help you prepare your home for the ...
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How's The Market?
The Gold Coast property market is poised for continued growth in 2025, driven by factors such as sustained demand, limited housing supply, and significant infrastructure developments.
Market Performance and Projections
In r...
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RBA Rate Cut Expected: What It Means for Gold Coast Buyers and Sellers
The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) interest rate decisions significantly influence the dynamics of the Gold Coast property market. With the RBA's rate decision imminent, many anticipate a further decrease. Understanding the potential implications of such a move is crucial for both property...
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Is Now the Best Time to Sell Your Investment Property?
If you’ve been holding an investment property on the Gold Coast, 2025 might just be the year to cash in. At Smyth Real Estate, we're seeing a perfect storm of market conditions that make now an ideal time to consider selling. Here's why investors are choosing to make their move today&mda...
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Top Tips to Help You Master Budgeting
Budgeting might sound boring or restrictive, but it's actually one of the most empowering things you can do with your money. Whether you’re saving for a big goal, trying to get ahead, or simply want to stress less about your finances, a good budget gives you control and clarity.
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Is Now a Good Time to Sell? Here’s Why the Gold Coast Market Says Yes
If you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to sell your property on the Gold Coast, the short answer is: yes. Despite ongoing discussions around interest rates and inflation, the Gold Coast property market continues to shine—particularly for sellers ready to make a move...
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Is Now a Good Time to Buy on the Gold Coast?
With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) recently cutting the cash rate from 4.35% to 4.10%, many Australians are asking the big question: is now a good time to buy property?
If you’re looking to buy on the Gold Coast, the answer may very well be yes.
While the ideal time...
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Tips on Moving House Once You Have Sold
Congratulations – your property is sold! After all the hard work that went into preparing your home for sale, negotiating the deal, and signing the contract, it’s time to turn your focus to the next big step: moving out.
While moving house can feel overwhelming, a bit of pl...
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Renovation Mistakes That Could Cost You – And How to Avoid Them
Renovating can be an exciting way to enhance your property’s value, improve your living space, or increase rental returns. However, if not planned correctly, a renovation can quickly spiral into a financial nightmare. Avoiding common renovation pitfalls can save you money, time, and stre...
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Prices Are High, Stock Is Limited, and We’re Behind on Our Building Targets – What Is in Store for 2025 in Gold Coast Real Estate?
The Gold Coast property market has faced a challenging few years, with rising prices, a shortage of available stock, and delays in new developments contributing to an increasingly competitive landscape. As we move into 2025, the question on everyone’s mind is: What’s next for real ...
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How COVID-19 Reshaped the Gold Coast Property Market: Five Years On
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global markets and economies, and the Gold Coast property market was no exception. However, five years on, we are witnessing a transformed landscape—one that has seen unprecedented growth, shifting buyer behaviours, and evolving economic conditions.
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What to Expect Once Your Property Goes Under Contract in Queensland
Congratulations! You’ve successfully secured a buyer and your property is now under contract. For many sellers, this milestone is a cause for celebration but also brings a whirlwind of processes and obligations. At Smyth RE, we understand the importance of a seamless transaction. That&rs...
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Should You Buy Before You Sell or Sell Before You Buy? Exploring Your Options on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a dynamic real estate market, known for its appealing lifestyle, vibrant economy, and high demand for property. If you're considering moving to a new home or upgrading your investment portfolio, you may face the decision: should you buy a new property before selling your curr...
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The New Seller Disclosure Scheme in Queensland: What Sellers and Buyers Need to Know
In Queensland's real estate landscape, a significant shift has taken place with the recent implementation of the Seller Disclosure Scheme. The new legislation mandates that sellers now provide a detailed disclosure statement to potential buyers before the purchase contract is signed. This move...
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How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax (CGT) When Selling a Property in Queensland
When selling a property in Queensland, one of the significant concerns for property owners is Capital Gains Tax (CGT). This tax can potentially reduce the profit from your sale, which is why understanding how it works and the legal ways to minimise or avoid paying it is essential. In this arti...
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Need More From Life? 5 Reasons Why It's Time to Downsize
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of maintaining a large home? You’re not alone. Many people reach a point in their lives where they realize that having a big house and all the extra space may no longer suit their needs or lifestyle. Downsizing can be a powerful and liberating c...
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Affordable upgrades every landlord should invest in as vacancy rates rise
The rental market across Australia is shifting, and what was once a landlord’s dream with properties flying off the market is slowly turning into a renter’s game.
Across the country, vacancy rates are creeping up, rising by 0.3 percentage points over the past year alone. Read More
Smooth moves: What kind of mover are you?
Moving home is hectic, but knowing if you’re a big planner or last-minute mover can guide you to the help that will reduce stress and keep you connected.
No doubt about it, moving home is stressful. So much so that it’s usually ranked as one of life’s...
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Auction Guide: Bidding & Buying
"This guide seeks to demystify and simplify the auction process and provide clarification on the roles and responsibilities of Auctioneers and bidders.
Queensland real estate law requires that all people bidding at a residential property auction must provide their names, addresses and ...
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Valuable Insights into the Shifting Dynamics of the Gold Coast Property Market
The Gold Coast property market is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by multiple factors that are reshaping its landscape. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or investor, understanding these trends is crucial to making informed decisions in today’s competitive market.
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How to Decide to Sell Your Home: Is Now the Right Time?
Making the decision to sell your home is one of the biggest choices you'll face. Whether it's a desire for change, upgrading to your dream home, or capitalising on a booming market, many factors come into play. But how do you know when it’s the right time to take the plunge? In this arti...
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What Happens When You List Your Home for Sale?
Deciding to sell your home can feel like a monumental step, but the process doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right team by your side, the journey from listing to closing can be smooth and rewarding. At Smyth RE, we aim to make the entire process as seamless as possible, guiding ...
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Handling Internet and Wi-Fi When Selling Your Home
Handling Internet and Wi-Fi When Selling Your Home in Queensland: What to Take and What to Leave
When selling your home in Queensland, the protocol regarding internet and Wi-Fi setup is relatively straightforward, but there are a fe...
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Getting Started In Property Investment
Getting started in property investment
Launching yourself into property investment can seem daunting. But, by following some sound advice, it doesn’t have to be so scary. Here are the steps to get you on your way.
How To Choose An Investment Property
How to choose an investment property
What you consider essential when buying a property to live in is different to what you need to look for as an investor.
1. What makes a good investme...
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Investor Finances
Finances
What you consider essential when buying a property to live in is different to what you need to look for as an investor.
1. Setting a budget
Sitting down ...
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Gold Coast Real Estate Update: Navigating Interest Rates in 2024
As we head into the last quarter of 2024, the real estate market on the Gold Coast remains buoyant despite fluctuations in interest rates over the past year. While the Reserve Bank of Australia's rate increases between 2022 and early 2023 impacted home loan costs, there are positive signs of s...
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Spring Into Action: Why Spring is the Best Time to Sell Your Gold Coast Property
Spring is the season of new beginnings, and for the Gold Coast real estate market, it’s the prime time to sell. Here’s why spring is the best season to list your property and how to prepare for a successful sale.
Why Spring is Ideal for...
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What you can and can’t take with you when selling your home
Selling your home involves more than just finding a buyer and signing papers; it also requires understanding what you can and can't take with you once the sale is finalized. This guide will help you navigate the often-confusing distinctions between fixtures and chattels, ensuring a smooth tran...
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Australian home prices hit a new record in May; Perth prices jump 20% in a single year while Brisbane and Adelaide also record gains
Key findings:
- National home prices lifted 0.30% to hit a new record in May, bringing prices up ... Read More
Why the housing supply deficit has never been so extreme
It’s no secret robust housing demand has fuelled home price growth, despite the higher interest rate environment.
What...
Did the RBA just signal further Rate Increases from the current 12 Year High?
RBA Keeps Rate at 12-Year High, Signals Higher Bar for Rate Hikes
- Rate path will depend on data, evolving assessment of risks
- Australian dollar, yields rise as traders trim rate-cut bets
Australia’s central bank left interest rate...
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Checklist - Preparing a Property for Sale
This checklist covers essential tasks for homeowners to complete before their property goes live online:
General Preparation
Declutter: Remove personal items, unnecessary furniture, and c...
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The median dwelling value in Brisbane just overtook Melbourne.
In this article, CoreLogic Head of Research Eliza Owen analyses why Brisbane has surpassed Melbourne in the median dwelling value ranks.
Brisbane homes have seen extraordinary capital growth in the past few years, rising 50.2% since...
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2023 in review, what to expect from 2024
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the end of the year, and what a year it’s been in the property world!
Let’s take a look at some of the highs and lows of 2023, and what we can expect to see in 2024.
Property prices are continuing to defy expectations across the country
Property prices are continuing to defy expectations across the country, rising for an eleventh straight month in November to reach a new record high.
But looking at the property market through a national lens doesn’t show the full picture, and some markets are seeing ...
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When's the Best Time to Sell? End of 2023 vs. Start of 2024
As we approach the end of the year and look forward to 2024, a common question has arisen among our property owners: "Is it better to sell now, between October and November, or to wait for the beginning of next year, between January and March?" We've detailed compelling reasons for both period...
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What Australia’s booming population means for housing
Accelerating population growth has revealed a startling shortfall between the number of people expected to call Australia home, and the number of homes for those people to live in.
ABS data revealed the highest national quarterly population increase on record in the March quarter, and ...
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Has the RBA finished rate hikes?
At its September meeting the RBA left the cash rate on hold for the third meeting in a row at 4.1%. The pause in interest rates over the last three months comes after the biggest interest rate hiking cycle (of 400 basis points over 14 months) since the late 1980s. (While the 1988-89 rate hikin...
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Households run down savings buffers as cost of living bites
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s tirade of interest rate rises are working, with economic growth slowing as households pull back.
Australia’s economy grew 0.4% in the June quarter, with annual growth slowing to 2.1% from ...
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Queensland property prices tumbled after boom but now every region is rising again
The real estate rollercoaster on the Sunshine and Gold coasts is on the way up again, with house prices rising by the equivalent of $1,000 a week over the past three months, according to research.
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Is It All Doom and Gloom in the Property Market?
Over the past few months, one phrase has been repeatedly bandied about in relation to the real estate landscape: "doom and gloom". While economic indicators, media headlines, and the whirlwind of expert opinions might paint a somber picture of the property market, what does this truly mean for...
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Preparing for a spring property purchase
Spring has almost sprung and in the property world, it’s an exciting time of year.
So, what will this year’s spring selling season look like?
Property prices are still on the rise in many markets, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia’s aggressive interest rat...
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Are you selling a property in QLD? Here’s what you need to know about smoke alarm compliance, certificates, and the contract of sale.
On 1st January 2022 new laws outlined in the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 came into effect. These new laws place extra duties upon Queensland property sellers to ensure that;
- Interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms (not also containing an ionisation sensor) ... Read More
House price growth slows
Australia’s house price growth decelerated in July following an increase in property listings that suggest sellers are taking advantage of current market strength, including those struggling to meet their obligations after rapid interest-rate increases.
Prices across Austra...
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Process of "Subject to Sale" Contracts in Queensland
A "subject to sale" contract, often used in property transactions, is an arrangement where the buyer makes the purchase conditional upon them successfully selling their own property first. This ensures the buyer is financially capable of completing the new purchase. It provides a safety net fo...
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How To Prepare Your Property For Sale
How To Prepare Your Property For Sale
STEP 1 | Curb Side Appeal
Even if you are not planning to sell imme...
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Selling a Property FAQ's
Having helped many homeowners sell their property, we have been asked many questions. Here are our top 15 questions and answers that we hope helps you too.
1. When’s the best time to put my house on the market?
We can find buyers...
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A Month In Review | Real Estate
We’ve seen two major announcements featuring the Reserve Bank in the past fortnight.
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The Benefits of Professional Home Staging: A Must for Sellers on the Gold Coast
Selling a property on the Gold Coast is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. With the highly competitive real estate market, sellers must explore every possible advantage to attract potential buyers and secure the best possible price. One proven strategy that can significant...
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Exploring the Impact of Interest Rates on the Gold Coast Property Market
Introduction:
Interest rates significantly shape the dynamics of real estate markets worldwide, including the Gold Coast - one of Australia's prime property markets. Known for its sun-drenched beaches, high-rise d...
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How to Prepare Your Home for Sale: A Gold Coast Real Estate Perspective
When you decide to put your property on the market, preparation is key, especially in a competitive real estate market like Australia's Gold Coast. A well-prepared home can increase your chances of attracting buyers and ultimately, obtaining a better price. Here's a step-by-s...
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Home Value Index shows housing values increase in June, but the pace of growth has slowed
Australian housing values moved through a fourth month of recovery with CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rising 1.1% in June, decelerating slightly from the 1.2% gain recorded in May.
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🔻 Understanding Deflation and Its Impact on the Australian Property Market
Deflation is an economic term that refers to a decrease in the general price level of goods and services. When deflation occurs, the purchasing power of money increases, allowing you to buy more with the same amount of money. However, while this may seem beneficial at first glance, it often ha...
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Overseas interest in Aussie properties has surged to record levels
Overseas interest in Aussie properties has surged to record levels as migration hits highest point in three years.
Searches from overseas for properties to buy and rent on realestate.com.au last quarter reached their highest level s...
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What the RBA's latest hike means for the property market recovery
Experts say the Reserve Bank's shock decision to raise interest rates again will weigh on buyer confidence. However, with the supply of properties for sale still very tight, it may prove to be a mere 'speed bump' in the market recovery. Read More
Property Pulse: Insider Tips for Savvy Sellers Unleashed
Here are some tips for selling your home in Australia:
- Hire a reputable real estate agent: A good real estate agent can help you price your home correc... Read More
Property Pulse: Insider Tips for Savvy Buyers Unleashed
Here are some tips for buying a home in Australia:
- Determine your budget: Before you start looking for a home, it's important to determine how much you... Read More
National home values up 0.6% in March, breaking a 10-month streak of falls
After remaining virtually flat in February (-0.1%), CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) posted the first month-on-month rise since April 2022, up 0.6% in March.
Where Investor Demand Has Increased in 2023
In recent months, reduced borrowing capacities due to fast rising interest rates has dampened homebuying demand and with it demand for new housing loans.
For all borrower types, new lending has fallen and the value of new lending to investors was dow...
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Oliver's insights - seven reasons why Australia should be able to avoid a recession
Introduction
Economic and financial commentary has been particularly gloomy of late, with talk of a “dire&...
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10 Tips For Property Presentation When Selling Your Home
10 tips for property presentation
Presentation is one of the most important keys to achieving a top sale price for your home. A great presentation showcases the space and light available and puts buyers at ease. Buy...
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Make your dream home happen: 5 tips for navigating the market
Spring has sprung — the busiest property selling season is upon us. But how do you make the most of it?
This year’s selling season is gearing up to be a big one, with a significant shift in conditions...
The most in-demand suburbs for buyers heading into spring
Over the past few months, the property market has continued to cool with increases in mortgage repayments being a key driver of decreased demand. However, some suburbs are defying the trend and still...
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Selling conditions for units shift in favour of buyers
With national dwelling values falling for the third consecutive month, selling conditions across Australia’s unit markets have continued to weaken.
Falling a further -0.9% over the month, and -1.4% over the three months to ...
Economic pulse check
Economic pulse check
Almost 4 months have passed since interest rates began to rise and while home prices have been quick to fall, and consumer confidence has faded, the economy entered this tightening cycle with strong momentum....
What happened during previous property market downturns?
Interest rates are moving higher – and quickly – and fears of a steep and lasting decline in home prices are mounting.
Some forecasters h...
12 ways to add value to your home
Thinking of selling up? If it’s been a while since your property had an update, and it’s starting to look more ragged than retro cool, you’re probably wondering how to make your home more sellable. Read More
Higher inflation begins to bite?
Higher inflation begins to bite?
As was widely expected, the June quarter Consumer Price Index shows inflation continues to run hot.
Though the June quarter CPI came in just under forecasters’ expectations at a head...
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What happened during past property market downturns
What happened during past property market downturns
Interest rates are moving higher – and quickly – and fears of a steep and lasting decline in home prices are mounting.
Some forecasters have warned the im...
The year so far – first half property market snapshot
So far, this year has seen the pandemic boom of 2021 fading. There’s more choice for buyers and less competition, but interest rates have quickly moved higher, meaning prices have begun to fall in some regions.
Responding t...
A better way for Buyers & Sellers...✅
What if there was a better way to transact real estate? We may have created it.
The draconian methodologies of Real Estate, especial...
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REVISITING RATES: IMPACT ON PROPERTY PRICES? ☝️ OR 👇
Interest rates in our marketplace, which is a 'free market', are set when lenders (public and/or private) compete for the business of home buyers, the levels of competition and other economic factors cause movement in the interest rate levels associated with mortgages either up or down. Now th...
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7 rules to a DIY project
Australians spend an estimated $1.7 billion every year on renovations, repairs, and maintenance of the...
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20% UP? Or will these things slow property prices...
Westpac, one of Australia's 'BIG FOUR' banks has weighed in on the property price argument calling for a 20% increase in residential dwelling ...
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Why is the Gold Coast property market so hot?
Original article by the legendary John McGrath, sourced at end.
Record levels of borrowing, three consecutive months of median price rises in every c...
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Selling a Property - FAQ'S
This is a comprehensive list of the most commonly asked questions when selling a home.
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Big on data: Edward Smyth
With a background in Finance, having traded companies on the stock market in London, Smyth Real Estate Managing Director Edward Smyth is a natural at both business and technology. He’s only been in real estate for two and a half ye...
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Buy first, or sell first? Your home conundrum answered
Buy first, or sell first? Your home conundrum answered
Buying and selling houses can be tricky, particularly if you are selling and buying a home at the same time. Should y...
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Why property styling gets you the best sales price
When you are selling your home, professional property styling can help you achieve the best possible price. But what will a home stylist do for you? How much does home staging cost? And how much return can you ...
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