Big home improvement projects usually percolate in our heads for months, maybe even years, before we finally take action. The motivation to break out the tools, or to start hiring contractors, can vary from wanting to prepare your home for sale, or simply rewarding yourself with some creature comforts, such as a landscaped garden, swimming…
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We can feel the approach of Winter in the air, and that means you need to double-down on the maintenance of your roof. Leaks that crack and stain the ceiling can also undermine the structure of your home and ultimately cause thousands of dollars in damage. As an experienced real estate agent, I tell homeowners…
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When you’re thinking about placing your home on the market, one of your first thoughts is often whether you need to renovate before selling. Nobody likes leaving money on the table, and it would be a crying shame if you failed to achieve the top price for your home for the lack of a few…
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It’s often called the smallest room in the house, but the bathroom makes an impressive contribution to the value of your home, whether you’re living in a 10-bedroom palace or a neat inner-city apartment. Together with the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the favorite areas to renovate when homeowners decide it’s time to sell…
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When you’re told the property you’re about to view has “good bones”, have you ever wondered what that really means? It’s a familiar phrase in real estate to describe a house that might be old but has retained its structural integrity. This means if you’re looking for a property you can upgrade, you shouldn’t find…
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Juggling money is one of the skills you quickly acquire when you decide it’s time to sell your existing home and move up the property ladder. Formulating a strategy for your sale and making the next purchase is critical to easing any tensions that might come with being at the centre of two simultaneous and…
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Spring has come quickly upon us and the warmer days and longer evenings give us a great opportunity to brighten our gardens. If you’re looking to sell your property in this Spring season, you’ll find a strategic use of pots will make a quick, inexpensive and spectacular improvement to your garden. Stunning pot plants can…
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While the pandemic and lockdowns have made it hard for many of us to plan for the future, investing in property has never been more relevant or important. The prevailing social and economic trends in Australia suggest real estate remains an excellent investment in your future even with strong price trends. A recent Treasury document,…
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Understanding the process of buying a property can help address some of the stress of making such a significant financial transaction. For many buyers, conveyancing and settlement are black boxes of complexity that happen after the drama of finding a property has been achieved. Most of us are very happy to leave it to solicitors…
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With summer giving way to increasingly shorter days and cooler evenings, don’t put your porch and deck into hibernation but give them a facelift so that they remain great entertainment areas during the fall. This is an especially good idea if you’re thinking of selling your property in the next few months. A few smart…
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