When anyone asks how to prepare a home for sale, I feel as if I’m answering the clichéd question, “How long is a piece of string?” There’s no definitive answer because it depends on your budget, time available and how hard you’re prepared to work. Ambitious owners will style their home based on current fashions.…
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When an agent has told you the property you’re about to view has “good bones”, have you wondered what they meant? It’s a familiar phrase in real estate to describe a house that might be old but has retained its structural integrity. So, if you wanted to upgrade the property, you shouldn’t find yourself spending…
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One renovation that can have a big impact, and take quite a bit of planning is updating your windows. It’s not a cheap exercise, and the essential question is whether it’s a good investment. Payback can come in a couple of ways – an improvement in the value of your home and a reduction in…
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Most homeowners will admit to making a few mistakes during a renovation. These projects can be complex, and it’s easy to miss opportunities such as making the kitchen a little larger or spending too much or too little on fittings. As experienced local agents, we hear many renovation stories. Most of my clients are thrilled…
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If you’ve got toddlers and young children, you need to be confident your new home is child-friendly and safe for your kids. Risks with swimming pools and spas are well-known, but danger can also lurk in the kitchen, bathroom and at the top of the stairs, and being proactive can ensure you are safe rather…
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The garage is often the dumping ground for sporting equipment, hardware, gardening tools, old furniture and anything in the house that can’t find a spot anywhere else. When it comes to sale time, a cluttered garage can pose a challenge for owners but it is worth taking on to maximize the feeling of size and…
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Good design costs money, but bad design is more expensive. That’s the mantra of architects who help remodel homes for owners who want to revitalise their existing property or have just bought a fixer-upper. As an experienced local agent, I’d observe that wonderful home design can add tens of thousands of dollars in value to…
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Cleaning can feel more like a full-time occupation than a chore if your family members – especially teenagers – glide through life dumping dirty dishes in the sink, leaving used glasses on the countertop and never emptying the bin in their bedroom. You don’t have to be house-proud to understand that a home quickly gets…
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Street appeal is one of the most important aspects of any campaign to sell a home. A failure to make a good first impression creates an invisible barrier with every prospective buyer. Even in a seller’s market, it’s important to make a favorable impact as it helps you simultaneously compete with similar homes in the…
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Remodelling your bathroom is one of the best ways to increase the value of your property. Together with the kitchen, it is the hottest item for prospective buyers. A modern bathroom is right at the top of their most-wanted list. If you’re thinking of selling your property, then installing a modern bathroom is one of…
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