Category: Seasonal

How to beat the heat in your home this summer

With summer well and truly heating our homes, you’ve probably fired up the air-conditioning unit and decided to worry about the electricity bill later. But there’s a better approach that will add value to your home as well as give you a comfortable living experience. It’s called passive cooling, and it aims to work with…
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Five quick tips to improve your garden this summer

Summer is already here and the warmer weather offers the opportunity to complete a few jobs around the house. There are several simple tasks you can do without working up a sweat and spoiling your relaxation time. As experienced local real estate agents,  we’re firm believers in tackling the small jobs ultimately adds up to…
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Five winter-warming tips to save you money

One of the key considerations when buying a new home is to appreciate how much it will cost to keep it running. While many of us would love to live in a castle, who’d want the heating bill? All homes cost money to maintain and keep in good order on top of their purchase costs.…
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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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Eight top tips to sell in warm weather

Nothing lures property buyers into the market like the sunshine.  Most homeowners know the market sparks up once Winter is over and they’re keen to catch the wave of positive sentiment.  The warm sunshine will highlight the positives of your home but can expose issues  if you’re not fully prepared. Here’s our guide to getting…
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Seven tips for buying a new home in a Christmas market

Christmas can be a great time to buy property – sellers are motivated and hordes of buyers who would have been your competition just a few weeks earlier have disappeared from the market to head to the beach. You can sometimes pick up a great deal in this environment if you know what you want…
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10 Great Reasons to Sell at Christmas

Deciding when to sell is often a balancing act of juggling normal commitments of work, school and daily life together with the time it takes to maximise the value of your home and prepare it for sale.  A popular reason among families to move during summer holidays is to allow the kids to start at…
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Eight top tips to sell in Spring

Nothing lures property buyers into the market like the Spring sunshine.  Most homeowners know the market sparks up once Winter is over and they’re keen to catch the wave of positive sentiment.  The springtime sunshine will highlight the positives of your home but can expose issues if you’re not fully prepared. Here’s our guide to…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of selling in the holidays

Trying to sell your property in the lead up to the festive holidays and New Year isn’t the wild idea it might seem. Over the years, I’ve seen owners secure great prices thanks to a well-executed marketing plan. There are three significant advantages to selling your home over the holiday season. At the top of…
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6 tips for buying your new home in the holidays

The holidays can be a great time to buy property – sellers are motivated and the crowds of buyers who would have been your competition just a few weeks earlier have disappeared from the market. You can pick up a great property in this environment if you know what you want and have conducted research…
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