Category: General

Nine essential checks for your Christmas lights

With Christmas just around the corner, maybe you’re one of those enthusiasts who love to put up lights and share the yuletide spirit. Beautiful Christmas lights bring something truly special to the neighbourhood. But to ensure your Christmas celebrations are safe – while also spectacular – here are some tips. Wishing you, your family and…
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How to renovate your bathroom in 12 essential steps

If you want to add value to your home, one of the best renovation projects in the current market is a bathroom makeover. Few features of a home have the wow factor of a beautiful, new bathroom. Research suggests you can add 10% on to the asking price of your entire home if you’re offering…
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Five ways to protect your home from winter storms

With winter now in full swing, it’s a smart time to pay attention to protecting your home from big storms and high winds. While we can enjoy the crystal blue days of an Aussie winter, it’s sometimes easy to forget that storms and downpours are often just around the corner.  As local agents, we can…
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When will the boom be over? Here’s how to spot the early signs

Whether you’re buying, selling or just keeping a keen eye on the property market, you’ll be watching out for signs that indicate our stellar price growth is about to level off. We haven’t seen such buyer exuberance since the late 80s, and even the most optimistic property expert knows the market will find its new…
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Spring into action to create the perfect summer garden

Spring into action to create the perfect summer garden

Spring is here, and with the warmer weather comes the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy your garden. With the days lengthening and the soil warming in the sunshine, it’s an ideal time to prepare for either bumper crops of vegetables and herbs or sow the seeds of wonderful cottage flowers that will bring your…
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9 garden ideas to boost your home’s value

Are you thinking of selling your home but dreading the idea of renovating and dealing with contractors to help you encourage a top-dollar deal with a buyer?  Don’t despair! There are more ways to improve your home and maximize its value than calling in builders to rip out a bathroom or build a new kitchen…
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A guide to the latest bath design options

A guide to the latest bath design options

As anyone who’s completed a bathroom renovation will tell you, the most significant influence on design is the humble bathtub. Because of its size, its placement will dictate where other elements, such as the vanity, shower and toilet, can be installed. If you’re dealing with a tight space, you should consider combining a bath and…
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Eight reasons why green plumbing makes sense

Eight reasons why green plumbing makes sense

The world of real estate is continually changing with new technologies emerging that make it easier to buy and sell property, enhance security and improve the energy efficiency of our homes. One of the latest ideas that is gaining traction with discerning buyers is “green plumbing”. It’s all about the desire to have an environmentally-friendly…
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7 rules to a DIY project

7 rules to a DIY project

Australians spend an estimated $1.7 billion every year on renovations, repairs and maintenance of their homes. This estimate from local market data specialist Statista complements a report from Harvard University that suggests three-quarters of homeowners feel a great sense of accomplishment by completing their projects. Now is a perfect time to focus on improving your…
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12 tips for furnishing your living area

One of the great pleasures of buying a new property or renovating an old one is to be able to tap into your imagination to decorate and furnish your dream. If you follow the basic rules of interior design, then you will be more than delighted with your final result. Some of us though are…
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