As warmer days heat our homes, it’s tempting to fire up the air-conditioning worry about the electricity bill later. But there’s a better approach that will add value to your home as well as give you a comfortable living experience. It’s called passive cooling, and it aims to work with nature to maintain a cool…
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Assessing the benefits of an extensive home renovation against selling your property is always a worthwhile exercise. Selling your home is rarely an easy decision. It will often hold family memories, and that makes it tough to leave. It’s also likely to be your most significant financial asset, and you want to be confident you…
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The most important room in a home for most property owners is the kitchen. It’s where the family gathers, memories are created and research suggests this area alone can be responsible for up to 15% of a property’s value. Today, a stunning kitchen can be a significant contributor to the value of your home, so…
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There are many tips for buying a property, but there’s one essential element that no one can avoid – getting your finances in great shape before you start. Knowing what you can afford is a critical element of finding your first home or the next one that takes you higher up the property ladder. The…
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There’s never a wrong time to upgrade a deteriorating bathroom. A great-looking bathroom will add value and enjoyment to your home, but the job must be done properly or it will cause more problems than it solves. Bathrooms must be thoroughly sealed to prevent leaks that can undermine the surrounding timber structure and cause major…
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Buying your dream home can come with a list of costs that do not have to be a nightmare if you plan in advance and budget for them. These expenses can amount up to 10% of a property’s value. Sometimes, it can feel like someone always has a hand in your pocket. Some costs, such…
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Buying property is exciting and often wonderfully life-changing. Off-the-plan apartments have become an increasingly popular way to enter the market, move up the property ladder or downsize to simplify your life. It’s important to understand how purchasing off-the-plan differs from buying an existing property at auction or through private treaty. Off-the-plan buying can allow you…
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Buying a home has many complex aspects that carry substantial liability and are best handled with the advice of a professional. Yet, selecting an adviser can provide its own challenges. When purchasing you have an option to choose a solicitor or conveyancer who specialises in property law to complete your settlement. Knowing where the responsibilities…
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The fun you can have renovating your kitchen is almost beyond imagination these days. Design options and colours from which to choose are head-spinning and full of potential to help create a loving, warm home. And if you love a touch of tech, then the latest appliances and gadgets will blow your mind. The humble…
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Rendering is one of the most popular options to brighten the street appeal of a brick house or apartment block. Over the past decade, many suburbs have been fundamentally changed in character by owners who have either rendered existing houses or rebuilt with a render finish. But is it a good investment? Render gives a…
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