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Minimise Risk and Maximise Your Sale Price

  • 22/3/24
  • Sam Mulholland

For many of us, our personal home is the most valuable asset we will ever own. When it comes to selling, we naturally want to maximise the value as...

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Preparing to sell your Southern Highlands home early this year 2024

  • 8/1/2024
  • Sam Mulholland

If you are thinking about selling your property in the New Year, it pays to start planning right away. In this article, I'm going to walk you...

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How to be part of a win-win real estate negotiation

  • 29/11/2023
  • Sam Mulholland

There is a common trap that buyers and sellers fall into when negotiating a deal. It's called the 'mythical middle trap' and it's something to be...

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How to seal the deal on the home you love

  • 10/11/2023
  • Sam Mulholland

How to seal the deal on the home you love You've seen the Southern Highlands home of your dreams and now you want to own it. In this guide, we will...

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Tips for moving house with kids

  • 1/11/2023
  • Sam Mulholland

Let's face it, moving day can (and probably will) be stressful. Not just on the day, but leading up to it too. There is a certain weight that sits...

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What to look for when viewing a home in the Southern Highlands

  • 18/10/2023
  • Sam Mulholland

Don't you find it crazy that we can commit to buying a home to live in after just one or two short visits? It really is critical that you make the...

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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 realise that...

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Seven steps to a smooth house sale in Bowral, Mittagong or Moss Vale

  • 14/6/2023
  • Sam Mulholland

Selling your home in the Southern Highlands doesn't have to be a stressful process. Here are seven steps you can take to ensure a smooth transition...

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How to find reliable tradespeople in Bowral, Mittagong or Moss Vale

  • 22/32023
  • Sam Mulholland

In this article, we'll share tips to help you build a team of trusted tradespeople in the Southern Highlands. That way, if a problem ever comes up...

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5 Southern Highalnds real estate myths busted

  • 2/2/23
  • Sam Mulholland

Over many years, these five beliefs and sayings have embedded their way into the culture of buying and selling houses. But are they true? And how...

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How to Avoid Underselling Your Home in Bowral, Mittagong or Moss Vale

  • 25/1/2023
  • Sam Mulholland

When it comes to selling your home in the Southern Highlands, there are 4 common traps that many owners fall into. Avoid these mistakes to maximise...

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What to do if your offer gets turned down in Bowral, Moss Vale or Mittagong

  • 2/12/22
  • Sam Mulholland

One of the most frustrating moments in the Southern Highlans journey is when you make an offer on a property you love and the owners decide to turn...

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The benefits of selling in a buyer's market in the Southern Highlands

  • 20/10/2022
  • Mulholland Property

No one likes to sell their home when property prices are dropping. It's mentally challenging to accept a sale price which you know is lower than...

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Finding the courage to buy in a changing market

  • 20/6/22
  • Mulholland Property

Finding the courage to buy in a changing market Buying tip: When property investors start entering the market, that's the time to buy. Right now...

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There are only three reasons a property doesn't sell in Bowral, Mittagong or Moss Vale

  • 6/10/2022
  • Mulholland Property

There are only 3 reasons a property doesn't sell in Bowral, Mittagong or Moss Vale Selling your home in a Southern Highlands changing market can be...

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How to manage fear of overpaying when buying a home in Bowral, Mittagong or Moss Vale

  • 21/9/2022
  • Sam Mulholland

Everyone loves a good deal. But when it comes to real estate, most buyers and sellers are just trying to avoid making a big mistake. Buying a home...

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Tips for upsizing your Bowral Moss Vale Mittagong home

  • 6/9/2022
  • Mulholland Property

Ready for more space? A second bathroom? Better weather? Or just a change of scenery? Now is the time to make that move and find the home you've...

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If i was a buyer in Bowral, moss vale or Mittagong what would i do?

  • 23/8/2022
  • Sam Mulholland

If I was a buyer, what would I do? Warren Buffett once said it is wise to be “fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are...

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If I was a seller in Bowral, Moss Vale or Mittagong what would I do ?

  • 11/8/2022
  • Mulholland Property

If I was a seller, in Bowral, Moss Vale, or Mittagong what would I do? We all understand the market has changed in the Southern Highlands. Prices...

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What to do when selling your home feels like too much work

  • 22/7/22
  • Mulholland Property

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...

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Why pricing your southern highlands home correctly is critical

  • 21/7/22
  • Sam Mulholland

Buyers are becoming better educated all the time. Online value estimates and all manner of market statistics are now just a few clicks away...

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41-Step ULTIMATE preparing for sale checklist Southern Highlands

  • 26/3/2022
  • Sam Mulholland

Maximise your sale price. Leave nothing to chance.   12 months out from going on the market: o Decide if any pre-sale reno’s require...

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What is a Free Appraisal?

What is a Free Appraisal? If you own a home already, you have probably been offered a 'free appraisal' dozens of times from local real estate...

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How to keep your Bowral, Mittagong or Moss Vale home safe when leaving town

  • 12/7/22
  • Sam Mulholland

The bags are packed, the out-of-office is on and you are ready to enjoy some valuable time off. Before you skip town, it's important to ensure the...

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Southern Highlands Homebuyer Roadmap

  • 6/7/22
  • Sam Mulholland

Buying a home in the Southern Highlands can seem like a monumental challenge at the beginning. Especially if it's your first time, or you haven't...

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Finding the courage to buy in a changing southern highlands market

  • 20/6/22
  • Mulholland Property

Bowral Buying tip: When property investors start entering the market, that's the time to buy. Right now, we are seeing a flurry of activity from...

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Helpful tips for buying property at Auction in the Southern Highlands

  • 2/6/2022
  • Mulholland Property

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 public...

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Why it's good to get low offers on your Bowral, Moss Vale or Mittagong home

  • 31/5/22
  • Mulholland Property

Who would want to invite a low offer on their home in Bowral? What a crazy idea. In this article, I’m going to explain why you should welcome...

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5 tips for a drier, warmer, healthier Southern Highlands home

  • 19/5/2022
  • Mulholland Property

A dry Southern Highlands home is a healthy home. Plus, when your home is dry it is easier to heat, which means it's a more comfortable place to...

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Should commission be the main factor when choosing an agent in the Southern Highlands?

Should commission be the main factor when choosing an agent? When it comes to selling a home, real estate professionals are often looked at like a...

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How to find the best real estate agent in Bowral, Moss Vale or Mittagong

  • 1/1/2022
  • Sam Mulholland

Selecting the right real estate salesperson to market your home is the single best way to increase your chances of a positive result. The...

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5 Mistakes to avoid when buying a home in Bowral, Moss Vale or Mittagong

  • 2/2/2022
  • Sam Mulholland

Buying a home is a monumental step in anyone's life. It's an emotionally charged process and with all the pressure and expectation involved, it can...

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How to avoid overcapitalising when renovating your home

  • 19/4/22
  • Mulholland Property

How to avoid overcapitalising when renovating your home   Before we get into the ins and outs of how to avoid overcapitalising, the first...

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How to sell your home for the best possible price Bowral Moss Vale Mittagong

  • 11/4/22
  • Sam Mulholland

You can maximise the value of your home by making the right choices in a few key areas. You certainly don't need to undertake extensive renovations...

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What is a buyers market?

What is a buyers market? You will often hear the media talk about buyer's markets and seller's markets, which begs the question - what do these...

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How to sell a rental property

  • 14/3/22
  • Mulholland Property

How to sell a rental property Investing in property is a proven way to build and store long-term wealth. But there may come a time when the money...

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How accurate are online property valuations?

How accurate are online property valuations? In the property world, online valuation websites have been a game-changer for information-starved...

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Is now a good time to buy property?

Is now a good time to buy property? One thing stronger than our fear of missing out is our fear of making a bad decision. Have you ever experienced...

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How to work out your ROI for rental property renovations

  • 24/1/22
  • Mulholland Property

How to work out your ROI for rental property renovations In this article, we'll show you how to evaluate the potential benefit of renovating your...

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How to set up your home office

  • 10/1/22
  • Mulholland Property

How to set up your home office Many of us have fallen in love with working from home over the last few years: the 5-second commute, attending...

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Bowral, Moss Vale and Mittagong Buyers and Sellers - act now to beat the holiday rush

  • 1/3/2022
  • Sam Mulholland

Welcome to that time of year when it feels like everyone is in a rush. It's all systems go as we race to get everything sorted before the end of...

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Is the Southern Highland Property market starting to turn?

Are we switching from a hot, seller's market to a more balanced market? In some centres around the country, we're starting to hear of open homes...

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Southern Highlands - Open Negotiation Certified

  • 30/11/21
  • Sam Mulholland

Mulholland Property is now certified to use the market-leading online Auction software from Open Negotiation. Keeping up with the digital age, we...

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Southern Highlands real estate agent, Sam Mulholland talks to the FOLD about real estate done differently. Bowral, Moss Vale, Mittagong

  • 1/5/2020
  • The Fold

Even before COVID turned the real estate industry (and pretty much every other industry!) upside down, Southern Highlands real estate agent, Sam...

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How to handle an estate sale

  • 8/12/21
  • Sam Mulholland

If you are reading this then you might have just been through one of life's most emotional transitions: A death in the family. And now, you need to...

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  • 1/7/21
  • Mulholland Property

Welcome to that time of year when it feels like everyone is in a rush. It's all systems go as we race to get everything sorted before the end of...

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Tips for buying a home in an area you don't know

  • 22/11/2021
  • Mulholland Property

Tips for buying in an area you don't know The journey of buying a home often begins in an unfamiliar location. This could come about if you are...

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How to reconnect with your home

  • 1/11/21
  • Mulholland Property

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...

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How to add maximum value before you sell your home

  • 25/10/21
  • Mulholland Property

How to add maximum value before you sell your home Most owners understand that presentation can have a big influence on their final sale...

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Mulholland Property is Covid Safe !!

Mulholland Property would like to assure all clients that we are taking every necessary precaution with all property inspections and will continue...

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Is it a good idea to invest in bare land?

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...

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  • 11/10/21
  • Mulholland Property

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 desire...

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  • 12/12/21
  • Mulholland Property

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. Suddenly your...

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How to use online valuations - tips for sellers

  • 7/9/21
  • Mulholland Property

How to use online valuations - tips for sellers Online valuation websites have been a game-changer for real estate, providing buyers and homeowners...

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Selling a home with unconsented improvements? Here's what you need to know

  • 30/8/21
  • Mulholland Property

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 successful...

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Tips for downsizing your home

  • 23/8/21
  • Sam Mulholland

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...

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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 move up to...

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Why a good real estate agent is worth more

  • 16/8/21
  • Mulholland Property

You would be forgiven for thinking that all real estate agents essentially appear the same. Real estate professionals collectively tend to dress...

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Open home checklist for buyers

  • 15/8/21
  • Sam Mulholland

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 the property...

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How to make sure your home doesn't get flipped

  • 9/8/21
  • Mulholland Property

Have you ever watched those TV shows where they buy a property that needs work, do it up and sell it a few weeks later to make a profit? This is...

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Why you should invest in marketing when selling your home

  • 2/8/21
  • Sam Mulholland

When you go to put your home on the market, your salesperson may offer you an opportunity to invest in extra marketing options. Over and above what...

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How to sell a home

  • 26/7/21
  • Sam Mulholland

When it comes to selling your home, the first and most important principle to understand is: You get one chance to do it right. Houses are at their...

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How to buy a home

  • 26/7/21
  • Sam Mulholland

Have you found a home you love but you're not sure what to do next? This guide will help you move forward. Every property is different, but there...

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How to save money on house insurance

  • 19/7/21
  • Sam Mulholland

Insurance is a major expense for most homeowners. When you take up a new home insurance policy though, it's usually at a time when you are in a...

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How to prepare your home for viewing

  • 5/7/21
  • Sam Mulholland

It goes without saying that first impressions count for a lot. Especially when it comes to selling houses. When a buyer walks into your home, you...

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The Mulhollands Win the Bowral Golf Club Foursomes Championship

It's not always work at Mulholland property, our principal Sam taking out the 2021 foursomes club championships with his dad John at Bowral Golf...

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5 Mistakes to avoid when buying a home in Bowral, Moss Vale or Mittagong

  • 2/2/2022
  • Sam Mulholland

Buying a home is a monumental step in anyone's life. It's an emotionally charged process and with all the pressure and expectation involved, it can...

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Project managing pre-sale renovations in Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale

  • 3/5/2022
  • Mulholland Property

Welcome to that time of year when it feels like everyone is in a rush. It's all systems go as we race to get everything sorted before the end of...

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Southern Highlands real estate agent, Sam Mulholland talks to the FOLD about real estate done differently. Bowral, Moss Vale, Mittagong

  • 1/5/2020
  • The Fold

Even before COVID turned the real estate industry (and pretty much every other industry!) upside down, Southern Highlands real estate agent, Sam...

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How to make your home stand out online in the Southern Highlands

  • 10/5/22
  • Mulholland Property

Tip 1. It’s all about the main photo. Ask for feedback on what attracts the eye. Different people are attracted to different aspects of a...

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Avoid the 'discount-pricing-trap' when making your next offer in Bowral, Moss Vale and Mittagong

  • 10/5/22
  • Mulholland Property

Avoid the 'discount-pricing-trap' when making your next offer When making an offer on a property, it's natural to be nervous. You certainly...

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