When you’ve attended an open house, you’ve probably opened and closed kitchen cupboard doors and drawers to ensure they’re in good order, or you’ve watched someone else do it. It’s a smart practise to check if the kitchen has suffered water damage that causes doors and drawers to expand, making them sticky to open. Some…
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We’re now into the second half of the year, and the Australian property market continues its rebound after months of doomsaying. Value growth stands at 3.5% for combined capital cities this year, and we’ve registered 11 straight weeks of 70%-plus auction clearance rates, based on figures to the end of June. The bellwether city that…
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It’s always fun to keep tabs on the latest interior design fashions, even if you’re not inclined to rush out and buy the hottest homewares or gadgets. If you love social media, especially Instagram and TikTok, you might be forgiven for thinking that interior design trends come and go in a virtual blink of an…
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It’s no accident buyers tend to spend the most time in the kitchen when inspecting a home. A great kitchen is a gathering place for the family and will be crucial in the enjoyment of your new home. A poorly designed or shabby kitchen causes frustration and makes life difficult. So when attending an open…
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Owners can pour their heart and soul into creating a beautiful garden as part of their preparation for selling, but if the fencing looks shoddy, it’s a problem. It won’t matter whether the roses are in bloom or the trees are in fruit, buyers will look at rotting or falling fencing and see dollar signs…
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Focus and discipline are two essentials when seeking to purchase your next home. While the seller is trying to impress you with their sparkling interior and manicured gardens, a good buyer will focus on the core value proposition: location, structure, space, and features that meet your criteria for your next dream home. As a buyer,…
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If you’re watching mortgage trends moving weekly around the 6-7% mark, and feeling anxious about the cost of a new apartment or house, that’s perfectly okay. Buying real estate is an emotional business. You’re about to make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life These are some of the typical feelings buyers are…
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When house hunting, the various designs that have been either created or adopted in America can become a blur, and you’d be forgiven for not appreciating the architectural value of each property you visit. Being able to identify the styles of most American homes will also help you focus efficiently on the type of property…
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You’ll read a lot about the importance of presenting a quality kitchen and bathroom when selling your home, but one area is often neglected: the laundry. Today’s buyers put significant value on a well-presented laundry that can accommodate a washing machine and dryer, and still offer sufficient space for storage and a work area. If…
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Making your kitchen upgrade a five-star feature is one of the best ways you can improve the value of your home. Even small kitchens can be expensive to renovate if you’re planning a rip-and-replace strategy. So, it’s important to take time to understand all the latest gadgets and design improvements that are being offered. Recent…
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