Whether you’ve just moved into a new property, or you’re preparing to sell, it’s always fun to explore the design trends that can make your home modern and contemporary. Fresh furnishings and additional functionality, especially in the kitchen, can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home with relatively little effort and expense.…
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There’s a lot of talk in the real estate market about how the Covid-related fall in immigration might affect property prices in Australia over the next few years. For property buyers and sellers, this is an issue that needs to be explored. As your local real estate agent, I thought I would offer a perspective.…
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The price of property is never far from the headlines. The media loves to talk the market up, down and even sideways, depending on the economic circumstances of the time. But do these articles really have a relevance to the value of your property? They can definitely influence the mood of the market, but you…
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Stamp duty not only affects homebuyers but also influences the economy and even how our society is shaped. Recently, the NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, put forward a proposal in which buyers would choose between paying the one-off purchase levy, or be subject to a smaller but annual land tax. So what’s going on here, and…
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Before you pull out your favorite sledgehammer and create open-plan living in your home with one glorious swing, it’s worth thinking through the project in detail. Open-plan living is ideal for the modern lifestyle, but it can be tricky to get it absolutely right. Blending the living room with a kitchen and dining area requires…
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The desire to remodel a kitchen can strike at any time – maybe you’ve just bought a bargain but it needs some TLC, or you’re thinking of selling and want to maximize the value of your home. And, of course, you might have been in your home for a few years and feel the kitchen…
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If you’ve just bought your property, or you’re thinking of selling, then it’s very likely that a remodeling project is on the agenda. New owners can always see elements of their property that they’d like to change, especially after living there for a few months. If you’re looking to sell, you will understand your home’s…
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The bathroom can make or break the sales campaign for your home – if it looks old and rundown many buyers will run a mile for fear of the costs to remodel. I always tell homeowners that they can adopt one of three strategies with their bathroom: If it’s seen better days, you can rip…
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Whether you’ve just moved into a new property, you’re preparing to sell, or simply looking for inspiration, exploring current design trends can help make your home feel fresh and contemporary. Today’s design trends reflect our evolving lifestyles and priorities. They focus on creating versatile, functional spaces that adapt to our changing needs while still maintaining…
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After the horrendous bushfires, drought and record temperatures of last year, it feels like the approach of La Nina – the cooler and wetter weather system – is very good news. Hopefully, this means that the nation won’t have to endure the fires that destroyed so much of our coastal forest and bushland. But La…
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