Category: Owner

Six ways to keep your heating costs down

Many folks will be quietly wondering about the size of their next utility bill after the severe winter conditions they’ve been enduring recently. It shouldn’t take a snow storm to remind you of the benefits of maintaining a well-insulated home.  Whether in hot or cold climates, a property that’s able to retain the warmth and…
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Eight tips for a ‘fashionable’ garden this spring

With spring around the corner, keen gardeners will be thinking about how they might approach 2026 to create a modern and relaxing sanctuary. Gardens are an unsung hero of property sales – buyers are heavily influenced by the beauty of a garden, especially if it’s also low-maintenance. If you’re thinking about selling your property this…
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Six interior designs that will disappear in 2026

If you are a follower of interior design fashion, then some of the trends that are “out” for 2026 might raise an eyebrow.  Of course, manufacturers and interior designers thrive on change, just as the clothing industry does. It keeps us interested in our surroundings and will encourage us to invest in new looks and…
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Eight key factors when you decide to remodel

There’s a lot at stake when you decide to undertake a major remodel of your existing home, or the property you’ve just bought needs more than a fresh coat of paint and some TLC. Deciding to remodel should only be done after you’ve satisfied yourself that you cannot buy an alternative property that needs no…
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How to protect your home from snowstorm threats

Cold weather is a constant stress on your home, and it’s important to apply a strict maintenance regime to prevent small issues becoming expensive problems. After a storm has passed, it’s important to make a series of checks to ensure your home has not been compromised and is in good shape to handle the thaw…
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Bold and quirky is back to dominate 2026 interior designs

In real estate, we love the idea of minimalism and open spaces that make homes feel so much bigger than if they were cluttered with oversized furniture, undersized rugs and coffee tables. While any buyer’s decision is, in part, based on the size of a property, it’s also influenced by the ease with which you…
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The key elements of any major renovation

Is 2026 the year you’re going to renovate, transforming your home and adding thousands of dollars to its value? And, if so, are you a little nervous of what lies ahead? That’s totally understandable. Renovations are considered in a variety of situations. Owners wishing to upsize or downsize will see a renovation as a way…
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Seven ways to help your garden survive last of the summer heat

It’s a hot and occasionally tempestuous summer – a challenge for every gardener. Blistering hot days have been accompanied by downpours of rain. And while we might curse Mother Nature occasionally, there’s no course but to take protective measures to help ensure your garden stays in great shape. This is especially important if you’re thinking…
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Six interior designs that will disappear in 2026

If you are a follower of interior design fashion, then some of the trends that are “out” for 2026 might raise an eyebrow.  Of course, manufacturers and interior designers thrive on change, just as the clothing industry does. It keeps us interested in our surroundings and will encourage us to invest in new looks and…
Read more

Bold and quirky is back to dominate 2026 interior designs

In real estate, we love the idea of minimalism and open spaces that make homes feel so much bigger than if they were cluttered with oversized furniture, undersized rugs and coffee tables. While any buyer’s decision is, in part, based on the square footage of a property, it’s also influenced by the ease with which…
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