Category: General

Floor your buyers with a great carpet

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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Nine principles to guide your heritage home renovation

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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Spark of inspiration to save your home from fire

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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Avoid these five paint colours that are so yesterday!

Paint colour fashions can change with the wind as interior designers convince us of what’s hot and what’s not. It’s easy to dismiss influencers who try to persuade us to decorate in a particular style or colour, but keeping up with the times is an important part of preparing your home when you decide it’s…
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Five plants you can’t kill

Summer is a beautiful time to be out in the garden. With plants in full bloom, it’s often tempting to add to the riot of color and greenery that give us so much pleasure. But not everyone has a green thumb. And if you’re challenged in this area, spending money on plants feels less like…
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The open home shoe shuffle

Different cultures have different attitudes to behaviors in a home, and a challenging one can be knowing whether you should take off your shoes before entering. It’s always good manners to show respect to your host, and removing your shoes is expected by many families of Asian, European and Middle Eastern heritage. For others, it’s…
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Zillow research reveals features that sell a home faster

Folks love to say, “a fast deal is a happy deal” – so what are the features that will help you sell your home quickly and for more money? A new report from the real estate portal Zillow says that simple upgrades will lead to a quicker deal, including doorbell cameras, heat pumps and properly…
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Eight ways to win that elusive deal

In many real estate markets, the number of homes for sale can fall below historical averages, creating a competitive environment for buyers. When inventory is low and demand is high, potential homeowners often find themselves navigating bidding wars. Understanding this landscape and having a solid strategy can make all the difference in securing your dream…
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Remodeling tips that reveal buying may be a better option

Property TV shows can lure you into a sense of optimism, tempting you to believe that remodeling your home is straightforward so long as you stick to some basic rules and pay for enough people on site to fix any issue. Hey presto! – you’ve got a spanking new home in 30 minutes, including ad…
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Creating childhood memories at home

Cubby houses have long been an integral part of childhood memories and imaginative play for children around the world. These whimsical structures have gained popularity over the years, offering children a special place to call their own and encouraging creativity and outdoor play.  The concept of cubby houses traces its roots back to traditional playhouses…
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