As the weather warms up, our thoughts turn to the outdoors and dreams of sun-filled days in the perfect Summer garden. Planning a great outside entertaining area, or mapping out landscaping improvements, requires some time, attention to detail and putting some money aside. But if you’re looking for a real wow factor, then a high-quality…
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It’s incredible to think Americans spend $300 billion every year on home improvements and repairs. While that’s a vast sum of money, it’s clear we’re dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our most significant financial asset. Upgrading a property is no small task, but the rewards are worth it. A survey by Harvard University suggests more…
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If you’re buying a property for the first time, or you’re returning to the market after an absence of a decade or more, it can be difficult to recognise some of the great buying opportunities that could come your way. That’s why using an experienced agent like myself can pay dividends. While there are some…
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If you’ve been balancing a laptop on your knee or are struggling to find a few inches of space between school books scattered on the dining table, then returning to work after the pandemic will have been a relief. If that was the new normal, it wasn’t much fun. However, repeated surveys suggest many Americans…
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Buying property successfully needs a calm, patient approach when you’re in a seller’s market like we find ourselves today. For buyers, it can feel pretty tough at times. There can be a lot of competition for property, but it’s essential you keep your cool. Here are a few mistakes you’ll want to avoid. Bidding beyond…
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Homeowners are refinancing in their droves, taking advantage of record-low interest rates to climb the property ladder, maximise the value of their existing property or hunker down for a rate rise. New figures show 363,978 properties were refinanced last year, an increase of 27.9% on 2022. One driver for this activity has been speculation about…
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With electioneering in full-swing, it’s no surprise that housing affordability and the prospect of interest rate rises are at the top of most Australians’ minds. Homeowners should be watching the timing of what seems to be an inevitable rate rise. The Big Four banks are suggesting it’s coming as early as June. But the Reserve…
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Rooms with a specific purpose are great conversation starters with prospective buyers as they walk through a home for the first time. Fancy kitchens for the would-be Michelin-starred chef, or a home theatre with all the bells and whistles, will grab attention and make your home memorable against standard homes in the same price range.…
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A bathroom remodel is an excellent strategy to increase your property’s value before sale or add modern luxury to your existing home. Together with a kitchen, the bathroom is the most complex room to upgrade because it requires attention to detail. You’ll need to coordinate at least four contractors – usually a builder, electrician, tiler…
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Believe it or not, the humble laundry is emerging as an influential part of the home for today’s buyers and renovators. Upstaged by new kitchens and bathrooms, many buyers rarely gave a thought to the laundry beyond its practical function. Until now. New interior designs and increasingly sophisticated washing machines have put the laundry at…
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