Category: Owner

Tell your life story through interior design

Interior design is more than matching furniture and paint colours – it’s about showcasing who you are and how you live. Now, this is not the usual opinion or advice you’ll receive from a real estate agent.  For those wishing to sell their home – we agents will always recommend decluttering and depersonalising your home…
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Why did (do) we have high interest rates?

With a modest cut of 0.25% in the cash rate in February, many young buyers have been asking why interest rates have been so high. To many older Australians the current cash rate of 4.1% represents incredibly cheap money. Many will recall the days when banks charged up to 17% in the early 90s. Those…
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Seven tips to make your tapware bright and shiny

Preparing your home for sale always takes a little time and a touch of elbow grease – after all, you don’t want your potential buyers to experience a cluttered and untidy home. The bathroom and kitchen are often the most time-consuming areas to clean before you open your doors to buyers.  These are also the…
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Where should I put the TV?

It’s amazing how your decision on where to position your television can dictate the rest of the living space in your home. For first-time buyers who’re just moving into their home, it’s one of the first decisions they need to make as they sit among all the packing boxes, trying to work out what goes…
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Five ways to look after a hardwood floor

Hardwood floors are an amazing selling point. Buyers just love them and will pay a premium to win a property that puts high-quality timber under their feet. Many owners prepared to invest in their home can spend several thousands of dollars on sanding back the floor and recoating it with varnish to make it look…
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How to maximise your ROI when renovating

Renovation can be rewarding, breathing new life into your home and increasing its value. It’s essential to approach any renovation strategically. In today’s competitive market, buyers are increasingly discerning, seeking homes that provide not just comfort and functionality but also aesthetic appeal and modern amenities.  By concentrating on renovations that meet this criteria, you can…
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Five tips for the perfect spring clean

Warmer days are around the corner, and this is the perfect time for an annual spring clean that puts those dusty, dank days of winter behind us. Deciding where to begin can be one of the hardest parts of a spring clean.  Rather than thinking of the project in terms of rooms, perhaps you might…
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Seven ways you can turn your home eco-friendly

As owners become increasingly aware of their environmental impact, many believe creating an eco-friendly home is no longer a trend but a responsibility.  Using sustainable practices contributes to a healthier planet and promotes a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.  So, what is an eco-friendly home? It’s designed and operated with minimal environmental impact, incorporating sustainable…
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Four favorites to put in your garden this spring

For those planning a wonderful spring and summer garden this year, it’s time to roll up the sleeves and start planting. If you’re also preparing to put your home on the market for the spring or summer selling seasons, it’s vital you highlight your garden as a significant feature – it’s a significant contributor when…
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Seven ways to tidy your home in time for autumn

The summer school holidays can be hard on the “House-Proud” – those people who love everything to be neat and tidy. As the adage goes, “everything has a place and everything in its place”. But when you’ve got kids home from school for weeks on end, and the doors and windows open to trap a…
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