Just as a picture is worth a thousand words, so a picture can make the dullest house a home. But before reaching for hammers and nails, consider where and how you’ll hang your favorite images. For a start, pictures must be hung securely and be perfectly level as well as having the best possible location…
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The gender pay gap continues to constrain female ownership of property, according to a new report released by the leading real estate researcher, CoreLogic. Challenges to gender equity in property ownership were most significant among the Gen Z cohort, according to CoreLogic. While more than half of Gen Z males owned a dwelling (51.6%), only…
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Selecting the right mortgage when you’re a first-time buyer can be challenging. You’re confronted with so many choices by the big banks and other lenders. Speculation is building that mortgage rates will begin to fall within the next 12 weeks. After 18 months of increases, you may feel that this means now is the right…
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Now that the cold weather feels officially over and the frost has gone, greenthumbs can start getting out into the garden. Major spring tasks every gardener should check off include: Prepare flower and plant beds by cleaning up old leaves and woodchips and replacing with fresh mulch or compost. Prune evergreen and fruit greenery plus…
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Property values across Australia continue to climb as more buyers enter the market in anticipation of possible falls in interest rates later this year. Average prices edged 0.6% higher in February, according to the Home Value Index gathered by the leading real estate research organisation, CoreLogic. It was the most substantial monthly gain since last…
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A range of easy, effortless ways to redecorate means there is no excuse not to bring the warmer weather inside. With spring being the season of new life, hope and warmth, anything heavy and dark in a home needs to make way for lighter textures and colours. Get organized But firstly, start the spring fling…
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There are few more essential steps in preparing your home for sale than ensuring it is sparkling clean. Nothing deters prospective buyers faster than walking into a home to find it dirty or untidy. When cleaning your home in preparation for a viewing it is essential to focus on the kitchen and bathrooms, followed by…
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Owning a home often comes with promises to yourself to implement a cleaning schedule, keep everything tidy and ensure you stay on top of the garden so it never becomes a jungle. These are tough pledges for even the most disciplined of us. Keeping a home in pristine condition, especially with a young family, takes…
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Quality flooring can make an enormous difference in the presentation of your home when it is time to sell. If laying new carpet is your best strategy then these tips will help get you started. Determine your budget Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you shouldn’t need to buy a top-of-the-line carpet. After all, you’re not…
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Discipline around maintenance is essential to keep your home in great condition as neglected properties can cost a lot of money to put right before a sale. A worse result is when a property fails to reach its value potential because it’s rundown. While many buyers may be home-hunting for a fixer-upper, more want a…
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