Category: General

Home improvements that don’t cost a fortune

If you want to improve your home but have put the idea on hold because of the increasing cost of living, we have a few ideas to help you; and you don’t have to go crazy at Bunnings or on Gumtree or eBay to make great changes that will lift your spirits. Sometimes, owners become…
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Six mistakes you can avoid as a buyer and seller

Buying and selling a home is not something most people do more than a few times in their lives. It’s easy to make basic errors or assumptions when you’re not used to the real estate market, which has some unique facets. Some behaviours tend to crop up time and again. To help make the transaction…
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Does your insurance stack up to rising building costs?

With inflation capturing many of the headlines at the moment, it’s not a crazy idea to assess the insurance coverage for your home.

Simple steps that lead buyers down a perfect garden path

It’s a task many homeowners find one of the most daunting when preparing their property for sale: fixing a broken or cracked garden path or driveway. While a path may not turn a buyer off your home completely, it’s one of those annoying flaws that are subliminally underwhelming. When young families are searching for a…
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How to DIY safely

There are a lot of jobs to do around the home that will improve its value. But there are also several that you should never touch. Sometimes, expert tradespeople are required for tasks where a willing DIY-er should never stray. Enthusiastic DIY that lacks a professional quality can also detrimentally affect the value of your…
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Five ways to ease mortgage rate pain

The quick change in our economic landscape should give many homeowners a reason to evaluate their mortgage situation. As a respected agency in your area, we have experienced this scenario before and understand how tightening economic conditions and rising mortgage payments affect our clients. Below, we’ve offered a short list of basic advice on how…
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Renovated homes in demand as building costs skyrocket

The headlines declaring another building company is on the brink of collapse due to increased construction costs are becoming alarmingly regular. And it’s dissuading many homeowners from renovating, fearing spiralling building and labour costs or worse: handing over tens of thousands of dollars to a builder who goes under and takes the cash with them.…
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National data informs sentiment but local conditions matter most

Property prices are under the microscope right now because the market is anxious to gauge the impact of interest rate rises. But you can definitely overdo the analysis. National averages of residential property for detached houses and units have their use, but they’re not definitive for your personal situation. Australia consists of thousands of micro-markets,…
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Don’t sit on the fence when it comes to garden privacy

Summer provides the ideal opportunity to complete DIY projects that can add value to your home. And if you’re thinking of selling in the short to medium term, then a strategic approach to spending your time and money could be fruitful. If you’ve got a fall sale in mind, now is a perfect time to…
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Rev up your home appeal with an EV charger

If you’re seeking top dollar for your home and competing at the luxury end of the market, installing an EV-charging station will help you stand above the rest. All buyers love technology in the home, and the degree to which you go to impress prospective buyers largely depends on the market you’re seeking to attract.…
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