If you’re in the mood for a renovation that improves your work-life balance, there are few better options than creating a home office. Since the pandemic, there has been an increase in buyer interest in a dedicated work area for homes and apartments. This desire is especially strong among professional couples and young families whose…
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Picturing the best way to use space or match colours is not a skill that we all possess. Starting with a blank canvas can be intimidating, especially if you’re about to spend cash on new furniture and fittings. The ideal solution is to hire an interior designer. Their engagement might add a little more to…
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When prospective buyers walk through a property for the first time, it’s not unusual to watch them open every kitchen cupboard and drawer and inspect what’s inside. Even as an experienced agent, I’m often surprised by and delighted at the positive reaction that a well-organized kitchen solicits from buyers. Neatly-stacked Tupperware seems to get you…
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If you’re a first-time buyer, you’re likely renting and wondering why you should continue to pour your equity into the landlord’s mortgage with increasingly higher rents. Trying to time your move in the market is fraught with risk. There’s an almost endless supply of economic research warning against “timing the market”. So, if you’re caught…
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A wooden floor is a major selling point of a home, it’s the foundation of a property’s aesthetic beauty and never fails to impress prospective buyers. Many sellers appreciate the impact of a wooden floor, and they will invest in having it stripped back, sealed and polished, often at the cost of several thousand dollars,…
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The evolving nature of work has led to significant changes in how people use their living spaces. As remote and hybrid work arrangements become more common, the demand for home offices has increased, impacting the real estate market. Many homeowners and potential buyers now prioritize dedicated workspace within their homes. This shift is influencing home…
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Are you still swatting away those summer bugs hanging around in your garden and even coming into the kitchen? Perhaps it’s time to do something about that; they can drive you crazy, especially if you love entertaining family, friends and neighbors on a warm summer’s evening. It’s not just flies and gnats that hover around,…
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With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to see which projects around the home you can complete before the first chill winds of fall arrive. As a local real estate agent, I don’t advocate that any homeowner spend their entire summer with a hammer and bag of nails – that’s way too boring.…
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Buying your first property is an unforgettable experience – and it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make to set yourself on the path of wealth creation. And if you’ve achieved this goal during the current economic times, you’ve done incredibly well – Congratulations! As an experienced agency in your area, we know that…
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The record rainfall that has hit Australia this year has been accompanied by uncommonly cold weather that has exposed flaws in the insulation of many homes. Utility prices aren’t the only things going through the roof – so is the heat you’ve spent so much to generate to keep you warm. Generally, Australian homes are…
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