If you’re seeking some bragging rights for your home, you can’t get much better than installing a wine cellar. We all love to raise a glass, and it has never been more true than during the pandemic. Australians increased their home alcohol consumption by 20% during the lockdowns, according to an Australian National University survey.…
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Modern-day lounge rooms have so many conflicting priorities that organising your home’s main living area can feel like one of life’s trickier problems. You want a lounge where conversation with family and friends can flourish, the kids can play quietly, and you can binge on TV streaming services or play computer games to your heart’s…
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Seeking inspiration to improve your home can become a fabulous preoccupation with countless websites, Instagram accounts, and old school magazines ready to encourage big and small projects. Even as real estate agents we find home improvements compelling, and they often inform our views of how clients can upgrade their home to maximise its value before…
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National economic confidence is a factor many home buyers take into account when considering refinancing, purchasing a larger home or diving into the property market for the first time. Nobody wants to make a substantial financial commitment if there is a risk of bad economic news that affects consumer confidence making prices head south. Right…
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Investing in your own home has never been more rewarding as the property market continues to enjoy one of its most significant boom periods. Countless ways to maximize the value of your home exist, but there are few better than installing a modern kitchen. If you’re thinking of selling, this is a great strategy to…
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Every successful remodeling project has one thing in common – a great relationship between the client and the contractor. Taking your time to forge a professional and open partnership will pay pack dividends in the way the project is delivered and the toll it takes in terms of your own stress and anxiety. As your…
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Being cool and creepy at Halloween takes effort. So if you’re about to swing your attention to Halloween, here’s some super-scary tips to turn your dream home into a nightmare! Make a plan: Don’t arrive at the decorations store or Walmart and go mad with the credit card, buying everything that looks dark and evil.…
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Halloween is becoming a growing phenomenon in Australia, and Covid lockdowns have made us conscious of the importance of neighbourly and fun activities for kids. But if you’re struggling to prepare home for Halloween, we completely get it! Being cool and creepy takes effort. So, if the kids have been on your back about Halloween,…
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The scariest night of the year is upon us so here’s a look at the most terrifying renovations to add value to your home this Halloween. A resident ghost – A spirit feature can add 20% or more to the value of a haunted house. The final figure is determined by the era of the…
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Open-plan living is often billed as the perfect floor plan, bringing family together in a single room where cooking, conversation and the screen share the same space. It has been a popular feature of a home for two decades and more. However, a small but noisy school of thought now suggests it’s time to revert…
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