Apartment living offers the mixture of a hassle-free lifestyle, convenience and security that ownership of a house cannot match. Buying an apartment is also comparatively cheaper because it does not come with any land. An apartment is a great entry point into the property market. Many older Americans eventually turn away from houses once the…
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A plan to remodel is an excellent approach if you want to sell your home and maximize its value – but beware of falling into the traps that could cost more than they earn. A significant influencing factor that owners often forget when preparing for sale is the preferences of buyers need to rule –…
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With Christmas just around the corner, maybe you’re one of those enthusiasts who love to put up lights and share the yuletide spirit. Beautiful Christmas lights bring something truly special to the neighbourhood. But to ensure your Christmas celebrations are safe – while also spectacular – here are some tips. Wishing you, your family and…
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Have you ever taken a moment to look at your to-do list of jobs around the home and thought, “every time I complete one task, there are two more to add”. This is an exhausting realisation – especially if you’re working and taking care of a family at the same time – and it may…
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The pressure-cooker atmosphere of purchasing property in a booming market can unnerve even the most experienced buyers. Currently, media reports talk of buyers being motivated by FOMO or fear of missing out and that fuelling some really crazy prices. When you are dealing with something as emotionally important as your forever home, it can be…
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If you want to add value to your home, one of the best renovation projects in the current market is a bathroom makeover. Few features of a home have the wow factor of a beautiful, new bathroom. Research suggests you can add 10% on to the asking price of your entire home if you’re offering…
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With winter now in full swing, it’s a smart time to pay attention to protecting your home from big storms and high winds. While we can enjoy the crystal blue days of an Aussie winter, it’s sometimes easy to forget that storms and downpours are often just around the corner. As local agents, we can…
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A trait of a booming market is the desire of buyers to find a bargain by seeking our properties that need renovation or redevelopment. ‘Renovators delights’ are often seen as a great way into the market for investors, property developers and first-time buyers. But unless you’ve spent time researching your target property and have experience…
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Inspecting a property is a pivotal experience for buyers, either inspiring them about how they might create a new chapter in their lives or sending them home disappointed. When a prospective buyer conducts a walk-through of your home, it’s essential that you’ve done everything you can to give them the best impression. There’s no better…
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Enduring an Australian winter is no hardship compared with those in America or Europe, but you can deploy a few strategies from the Northern Hemisphere that will keep the chill from your home. The Danes have a reputation for handling the harshest of winters with an approach to homemaking called hygge that repels the worst…
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