Author: Kylie Davis

Six tips for downsizing successfully

If you’re thinking about downsizing your home and upsizing your life, then you’re on the brink of an amazing adventure. As an experienced real estate agent in our neighborhood, I’ve helped many couples form a strategy for where they want to live, and what else they want to experience in life as they head into…
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Eight tips for creating a family kitchen

It’s so easy to walk around kitchen showrooms and go crazy with excitement at the possibilities. Their designers seem to have thought of everything – and you want it all! There’s no doubt that a beautiful kitchen enhances the enjoyment of your home and adds value to the property when it’s time to sell. But…
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Seven hints that it’s time to downsize

Your decision to downsize from the family home often starts with a nagging thought in the back of your mind. Perhaps your family home is starting to feel empty, or a little too big, and its maintenance may be becoming a real chore or cause for stress.  It can be hard to face up to…
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12 tips for furnishing your living room

One of the great pleasures of buying a new property or renovating an old one is to be able to tap into your imagination and creative spirit to decorate and furnish your dream. If you follow the basic rules of interior design, then you will be more than delighted with your final result. Some of…
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Six kitchen fashions you can’t ignore in 2021

Today’s buyers prioritise the kitchen more than any other room in a home – it’s where the family gathers and memories are created. And while other factors, such as location and the number of bedrooms, will always be significant influences, there’s no doubt a great kitchen will win the hearts of prospective buyers. As experienced…
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How to buy in a booming market

Sudden increases in property prices, such as the one we’re experiencing right now, is not a new phenomenon in real estate. While sellers might rejoice, buyers face an increasing financial challenge. Breaking into the market for the first time is formidable, and it can be daunting for owners who want to climb the property ladder…
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It’s a great time to sell and plan for what’s next

Property is currently a sellers market because demand for property is outstripping supply. This is supported by a stable and recovering economy, solid jobs market, historically low interest rates that appear locked in for at least the medium-term, plus an array of government subsidy and stamp duty discounts for first-time buyers.   The latest figures say…
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Why is property so strong right now?

The red-hot performance of the property market appears to defy gravity as we continue to battle the virus and formulate policies and strategies to stimulate our post-lockdown economy. It’s not unreasonable to ask why real estate is so strong when other economic sectors struggle to return to pre-Covid results. There’s no trick or magic, though;…
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Five tips that make bath-buying easy

There’s plenty to think about when you start on a journey to renovate your bathroom or update items such as shower screen, vanity units and baths. A new-look bathroom can add thousands of dollars in value to your home, and it is one of the best ways to gain a return on investment when the…
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Five great reasons to upsize your home

Your decision to upsize to a larger family home will be one of the most significant commitments of your life – and it’s essential to be clear on what you want and need. It can be a mistake to assume that owning a larger home will automatically solve issues such as feeling cramped, dealing with…
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