Now is a smart time to pay attention to protecting your home from big storms, high winds and the cold weather. As an experienced local agent, I can quickly tell which homes have been maintained diligently and those left to their own devices. When it’s time to sell, owners can patch or even hide problems,…
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Rising prices have dominated the property conversation over recent months as the market experiences strong demand in the face of a shortage of properties for sale due to the pandemic and lockdowns. One of the big four banks, NAB, recently predicted that capital city prices will rise on average by 18.5% for the whole of…
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Whether you’re about to sell your home or renovate, there are few better low-budget ways to add some sparkle than a fresh coat of paint. It’s common to break out the brushes before putting a property on the market because a good paint job hides the bumps and scratches that walls and window and door…
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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 modern homes for the last three decades and more. However, a growing school of thought – encouraged somewhat by lockdowns…
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Home styling is constantly borrowing inspiration from other cultures. If you’re in an area where potential buyers might appreciate the ancient wisdom of feng shui, it might be profitable to pay homage to the art when preparing your home for sale. While there is a unique philosophy rather than science underpinning feng shui, many of…
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Buyers love a beautiful garden, but many run for the hills once they figure out how much work it takes to keep one in great shape. A wonderful garden turns heads but ultimately attracts only those buyers who find pleasure from working in the backyard. As local agents, we’ve worked with clients who have explicitly…
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Whether you’re ready to sell or have just bought a new property, the chances are a little home improvement is on the agenda. While many homes are ready to move into, few deliver entirely on their vision – there’s always something you want to change or update to suit your personal taste. DIY enthusiasts revel…
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Remodeling an apartment or house can give you a fantastic sense of satisfaction and pleasure over many years, but rarely is the complexity of the work anything less than a financial and logistical challenge. A renovation will not only freshen up the experience of living in your existing property but help you build your personal…
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The kitchen is the heart of any home, and prospective buyers will usually spend more time there than in any other room during a viewing. Discerning buyers will check out the age and quality of appliances, the workflow of the preparation areas and even open cabinet doors to judge the storage available. It’s no surprise…
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Nothing deflates a potential buyer faster than a messy home. No matter how perfect the property might be, folks can’t get past dirty washing or breakfast plates dumped in the sink. Failing to prepare your home correctly is tantamount to self-sabotaging your own financial interests. As an experienced agent, I do everything I can to…
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