Mark's Blog
Canberra’s Mr Fluffy Crisis
Mr Fluffy Mr Fluffy was a Canberra company that operated from 1968-1979 and sold pure loose-fill asbestos as ceiling insulation for residential properties in Canberra and Queanbeyan. This form of asbestos is particularly toxic as it was crushed into its finest form...
Top Things to Remember When Moving House in Canberra
Moving home can be one of the most stressful things we do in our life. It’s likely been many years since you last moved and for this reason it’s important to have a plan of attack in place. Below are a few of the most important things to keep in mind as...
Downsizing in Canberra – A how to guide
Chances are, you bought your family home in Canberra decades ago and the process of buying and selling has likely changed a lot since you moved all those years ago. Making the decision to go from your large family home to a smaller dwelling is exciting, yet it can be...
How to Guarantee a Sale in Canberra the Second Time Around!
Okay, I guess there’s no way to absolutely guarantee a sale of your home in Canberra, however if you currently have your home on the market in Canberra and you’re not happy with how things are going then here are a few tips to help…
Buying your first house in Canberra: Where to start?
Buying your first home in Canberra is one of the most exciting and intimidating times of your life and it can be confusing to know where to start. There are a lot of processes and steps to take before, during and after you make an offer on your first home. Below is a...
The Story of Johnny The Bagger
I first watched the story of Johnny The Bagger about 6 years ago and have never forgot it. It just goes to show how something so small can have such a huge on impact on those around...
Why would you sell your house in Winter?
When it comes to selling your home in Canberra, it is important to consider all factors that have the potential to impact on the result of the sale. One of these factors is selecting the right time of year to list your property and which season will best showcase the...
Jim Carrey – Follow Your Dreams
I never knew that Jim Carrey was so wise. Here are a couple of minutes from an inspirational talk that he gave at the 2014 Maharishi University of Management. Never let yourself down by settling for what you don’t want. Go out and find a way to get what you do want.
Why buyers miss out on their dream home
After working in the real estate industry for close to a decade, I have been fortunate to help many people secure their dream home. While this is one of the main reasons I love my job, the unfortunate reality is that for every home I’ve helped someone purchase,...
Benefits of up front Building Inspections
In Canberra it is a requirement for the seller to have a building inspection prepared and included in the contract of sale before their property can be marketed. This is a little different from all other states in Australia where the onus is on the purchaser to order...
The benefits of Professional Photography
When it comes to selling a property in Canberra, the immediate visual impact of the photographs are the number one buyer attraction tool. If your photos look amazing, you will have more buyers who wish to inspect the property. If your photos are average then there is...
How to prepare your home for sale in Canberra
Selling a family home in Canberra is not an everyday occurrence and while, as a Real Estate Agent, I help people buy and sell property every day, this may be the first time you have thought about it in decades…