One issue largely ignored when selling is how best to live in your home when it’s on the market and your agent is calling to arrange walkthroughs at short notice. Maintaining a home so it’s pristine for potential buyers can be especially difficult if you have children and pets. The idea that the family can…
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It’s a hot and occasionally tempestuous summer – a challenge for every gardener. Blistering hot days have been accompanied by downpours of rain. And while we might curse Mother Nature occasionally, there’s no course but to take protective measures to help ensure your garden stays in great shape. This is especially important if you’re thinking…
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, or you’re trying to ease the burden of having so many belongings before moving home, then a yard sale is a fabulous strategy to create some space in your life. The greatest benefit is that you can sell or give away the majority of unwanted…
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As real estate agents returned to their respective offices in January, anecdotal evidence suggested an air of confidence that the strength of the 2025 market would continue into the first quarter of this year. A new report from Domain – one of the two leading real estate portals – suggests the market is going to…
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With spring around the corner, keen gardeners will be thinking about how they might approach 2026 to create a modern and relaxing sanctuary. Gardens are an unsung hero of property sales – buyers are heavily influenced by the beauty of a garden, especially if it’s also low-maintenance. If you’re thinking about selling your property this…
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If you are a follower of interior design fashion, then some of the trends that are “out” for 2026 might raise an eyebrow. Of course, manufacturers and interior designers thrive on change, just as the clothing industry does. It keeps us interested in our surroundings and will encourage us to invest in new looks and…
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How hard can it be to walk through a property and determine whether it should be the next home of your dreams? It sounds straightforward, doesn’t it? Perhaps not. Questions such as size and layout will dominate your thinking. Location will be another issue you’ll have on your mind. And, on top of this, perhaps…
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If the initial feedback from some of Australia’s leading real estate companies is any indication, then we need to buckle in for some exciting auction action in 2026. The industry is abuzz with the number of entry-level and investor-potential properties that are about to go under the hammer in the first quarter of this year.…
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Leading industry research group, Cotality, has predicted in its latest market report that prices could rise by up to 5% this year. Lower mortgage costs and an improving economy would power the recovery, according to Kelvin Davidson, Cotality’s Chief Property Economist for NZ. He said: “Debt-backed multiple property owners, including Mum and Dad investors, have…
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Fresh Start Mindset The beginning of the year is a natural time to simplify. After the holidays, many homeowners – especially empty-nesters or retirees – feel ready to declutter and downsize into a more manageable space. If you’re planning a move in spring or summer, winter is the perfect time to prepare. Think of it…
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