Author: Kylie Davis

5 reasons to use an architect when you remodel

Good design costs money, but bad design is more expensive. That’s the mantra of architects who help remodel homes for owners who want to revitalise their existing property or have just bought a fixer-upper. As an experienced local agent, I’d observe that wonderful home design can add tens of thousands of dollars in value to…
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7 tips to minimize housework

Cleaning can feel more like a full-time occupation than a chore if your family members –  especially teenagers – glide through life dumping dirty dishes in the sink, leaving used glasses on the countertop and never emptying the bin in their bedroom. You don’t have to be house-proud to understand that a home quickly gets…
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Stop buyers in their tracks with a driveway project

Street appeal is one of the most important aspects of any campaign to sell a home. A failure to make a good first impression creates an invisible barrier with every prospective buyer. Even in a seller’s market, it’s important to make a favorable impact as it helps you simultaneously compete with similar homes in the…
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6 considerations for your borrowing strategy

Creating a borrowing strategy is an intelligent way to approach your first mortgage or refinancing  to help you climb the property ladder. Finding the best deal in the market is a challenging task when various lenders offer so many choices. As an experienced local agent, I find that the most successful and trouble-free purchases are…
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10 tips for a successful bathroom remodel

Remodelling your bathroom is one of the best ways to increase the value of your property. Together with the kitchen, it is the hottest item for prospective buyers. A modern bathroom is right at the top of their most-wanted list. If you’re thinking of selling your property, then installing a modern bathroom is one of…
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5 ways to stay calm when the buyer’s building inspector visits

Selling a home can often have moments of tension. Your property is probably your most significant financial asset, and you want to maximize its value. There are periods of great anticipation when prospective buyers walk through your home, and it’s common for things to get a little tense, especially around price negotiation. Another point of…
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5 ways to streamline 2022 with a declutter

With the kids now back at school, we can all take a breath and enjoy the fact we can return to our normal routines, even if they are still being dictated by the pandemic. Your home has no doubt returned to its former self after taking down the Christmas decorations and endlessly picking up shards…
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7 ways to make your renovation a great experience

Renovating your home can be a scary prospect even if you’ve been through the experience before and know the challenges of keeping your project on track. Upgrading a home is a mixture of science and art, and you need to be on top of the quality of construction, as well as design and the aesthetics.…
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6 tips to break into property investing

Achieving long-term financial security through property investment has become increasingly popular with younger buyers, who recognise the long-term growth potential of the sector and its capacity to generate wealth. There are several ways in which you can begin your investment journey. These include buying into property funds such as REITs that exclusively invest in real…
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6 reasons you may want to sell

It seems like a crazy question to ask coming from a real estate agent. But moving home is an enormous personal undertaking, and you need to be sure it’s the right decision. Only you can really answer this question. As experienced local agents, we can give you plenty of commonsense reasons to capitalise on the…
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