With the spring selling season upon us, many owners will be asking whether now is the right time to enter the market for a much-wanted upgrade to cope with a growing family, or to downsize and live a simpler life. The favorite selling period is from the beginning of April and through to the first…
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We can all enjoy a sigh of relief now that the busy holiday season is over for another year. But, in the aftermath, a few small tasks should always be carried out to keep your home in good order. One job is to do a big declutter and eject unwanted gifts, broken toys and old…
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The long, warm summer days can offer time for homeowners to catch up on some maintenance issues, preventing bigger problems from occurring down the track. The extreme weather we’ve been experiencing this summer can take a heavy toll on your home. A mixture of heat and prolonged periods of rain can damage exterior paint and…
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Creating a romantic setting in your home to celebrate Valentine’s Day is a wonderful way to express your love for someone special. An increasing number of couples are opting for a home-based Valentine’s Day dinner because it can be busy in restaurants on this special day. Your home is the perfect, romantic sanctuary from all…
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If repainting your home is a promise to yourself this year, then you should be aware of six colours that interior designers say are going out of style. Painting the interior of your home is one of the cheapest and most effective renovations to prepare for a sale, and your choice of colour scheme will…
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Few rooms show their age more than your kitchen. And a high-quality, modern kitchen can add at least 10% to your asking price. Together with the bathroom, the kitchen is one of the most influential rooms when trying to attract prospective buyers to bid. A great kitchen is more than the European appliances, although these…
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Fire services across Australia respond to up to 60,000 reports of bushfires every year. That incredible number means that at any given time, there are literally dozens of bushfires raging in each state. It’s so common most of us don’t even think about it until the weather turns hot and blowy, and there’s a bushfire…
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New Year always sees a new crop of apartments come onto the market as owners seek to upgrade or investors re-evaluate their property portfolios and cash out. If you are in either of these categories, make sure you maximise the value of your apartment by showing it in its best light. Staged apartments featuring fit-for-purpose,…
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Residents and owners of holiday homes across regional Australia should be ready for a steady but unspectacular 2024, according to the leading industry researcher, CoreLogic. In its final quarterly report of the year, the company said that regional properties were “lagging” their metro counterparts in value growth and rise in rental incomes. The recent cash…
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If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to reduce your power bills, it’s essential you understand which of your appliances are the most thirsty for electricity. We probably all know by now that leaving devices on standby doesn’t save much more electricity than if you were using them. Good examples are the TV, its…
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