The pressure to reduce household costs has never been more intense than right now. Higher inflation, mortgages and utility bills can make it hard to meet household expenses. So, let’s figure out how we can save cash on power bills. Many utility companies will give a breakdown of how you use electricity. Here’s a report…
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A security system for your home can give you peace of mind, which is why they’re so popular with buyers at the moment. If you’re considering selling shortly and trying to decide how to improve your home at minimal cost, a security system is a comparatively economical solution. Choices of security solutions are almost endless.…
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The motivation for buying and selling a home should always focus on your personal circumstances, rather than try to time the market in the hope it will deliver a better home or cheaper deal. Today’s market illustrates how property moves in more ways than boom and bust cycles. And while volatile mortgage rates may leave…
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When you’re house hunting, one of the first features to catch your eye might be the roof. But do you know what you’re looking at? After all, multiple styles of roof are popular in American architecture. A roof over our head is a major pschological and financial investment. When you’re buying a property, the inspection…
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Quality flooring can make an enormous difference to the price and attractiveness of your home when it’s time to sell. But the almost countless number of flooring choices can make your head spin. As an experienced agency in the area, we believe carefully considering how to upgrade your flooring is needed before you put down…
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New figures suggest Australian homeowners have refinanced around $200 billion in mortgage loans since the Reserve Bank started raising interest rates to fight inflation 12 months ago. Up to 30 lenders have been competing for this potential business, offering lucrative cashback offers to win your signature. Owners have been promised incentives from $2,000 to $10,000…
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If you’re lucky enough to own a heritage home, the opportunity to renovate or revitalise it has probably crossed your mind more than once. An older home is a wonderful asset, but you want to show off its features rather than have it show its age. Renovating a heritage property, such as a Federation or…
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A rebound in property prices appears to be entrenched as new industry numbers show a third successive rise in house prices and the strongest growth in the residential sector since November 2021. The industry analyst CoreLogic has reported values up 1.2% in May, which follows encouraging spring sales in March and April when price rises…
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If your kids are screaming at each other in their bedroom and driving you spare, it may be time to upgrade your home. Separate bedrooms – or even sections of the house – can be good for family life and help maintain your sanity. As an experienced local agency, we’ve found “family” is the most…
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There can be few things more traumatic than experiencing suffering a house fire, and the sad reality is that most can be avoided. Australia suffers some 17,000 house fires annually – 40% of them due to electrical faults according to fire safety experts. This means 6,800 of these blazes could have been avoided if the…
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