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First-timers give areas faceliftRenewed interest in property on the part of first-time buyers is spurring wholesale upgrading in areas that had become run down or neglected.Upmarket not always best valueInvestors and homeowners who shunned older, lower- to middle-income areas in favour of luxury, upmarket suburbs may have lost out on some spectacular capital gains last year. By Joan MullerSelling: How to attract buyers for your home in 2025 Understanding what buyers want in 2025 is only one aspect of selling a property. The other aspect is what the market conditions are doing – and this is where your real estate agent’s advice becomes invaluable.