Category: General

Nine essential checks for your holiday lights

The holidays are just around the corner, and maybe you’re one of those folks who love to put up lights and share the holiday spirit. If so, good for you! Goodness knows, we could do with some colorful celebrations after the year we’ve all had, and beautiful Christmas lights bring something truly special to the…
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7 great facts about floating floors

Some terms in the construction game confuse homeowners and “floating floors” is one of them.  A floating floor is one that doesn’t need nails to fix it to the subfloor or joists. (It doesn’t actually float!) Usually, a floating floor can be installed in a day or two and is a cheaper solution than traditional…
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Seven steps to creating a drought-proof garden

A beautiful, lush garden can add thousands to the value of a home and be a key element in attracting buyers. But with climate change altering weather patterns, an increasing number of homeowners are looking to create gardens that will survive long, hot, dry spells. Drought-proof gardens can in fact be a real asset when…
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Design trends for 2021

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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How immigration affects the value of your home

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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How national price swings affect the value of your home

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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What’s going on with stamp duty?

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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8 ways to create perfect open plan living spaces

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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7 tell-tale signs your kitchen just has to go!

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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The art and science of a successful remodel

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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