Category: Renovating

Know your numbers before remodeling to sell

When considering a remodeling project to increase your home’s value before a sale, it’s crucial to approach the process strategically. Your focus should be on projects that offer the best return on investment without risking delays that could affect your moving timeline. Investing in upgrades can potentially lead to a better sale price, but it’s…
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Jobs you can do before summer is gone

With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to see which projects around the home you can complete before the first chill winds of fall arrive. As a local real estate agent, I don’t advocate that any homeowner spend their entire summer with a hammer and bag of nails – that’s way too boring.…
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How to avoid renovation failures

Buying your first property is an unforgettable experience – and it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make to set yourself on the path of wealth creation. And if you’ve achieved this goal during the current economic times, you’ve done incredibly well – Congratulations! As an experienced agency in your area, we know that…
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Reducing utility bills during cold snap

The record rainfall that has hit Australia this year has been accompanied by uncommonly cold weather that has exposed flaws in the insulation of many homes. Utility prices aren’t the only things going through the roof – so is the heat you’ve spent so much to generate to keep you warm. Generally, Australian homes are…
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Home improvements that don’t cost a fortune

If you want to improve your home but have put the idea on hold because of the increasing cost of living, we have a few ideas to help you; and you don’t have to go crazy at Bunnings or on Gumtree or eBay to make great changes that will lift your spirits. Sometimes, owners become…
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How to DIY safely

There are a lot of jobs to do around the home that will improve its value. But there are also several that you should never touch. Sometimes, expert tradespeople are required for tasks where a willing DIY-er should never stray. Enthusiastic DIY that lacks a professional quality can also detrimentally affect the value of your…
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Renovated homes in demand as building costs skyrocket

The headlines declaring another building company is on the brink of collapse due to increased construction costs are becoming alarmingly regular. And it’s dissuading many homeowners from renovating, fearing spiralling building and labour costs or worse: handing over tens of thousands of dollars to a builder who goes under and takes the cash with them.…
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Adding the costs of a renovation to your home loan

Home renovations are all the rage right now as owners look to add value to their properties or enhance their lifestyle without the inconvenience of moving and incurring all the costs that go with it. New kitchens and bathrooms are popular choices, while others are digging deeper to either rebuild completely or add an extra…
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To renovate or to move, that is the question

Have you ever taken a moment to look at your to-do list of jobs around the home and thought, “every time I complete one task, there are two more to add”. This is an exhausting realisation – especially if you’re working and taking care of a family at the same time – and it may…
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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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