Spending so much time with the family under one roof often focuses thoughts on the good, bad and ugly of your home. Perhaps you’ve noticed how everyone loves the open fireplace but been frustrated at the kitchen congestion at meal times. As an experienced agent, I’ve worked with lots of clients who concluded their homes…
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If you want to make a fashion statement in your home, indoor plants are a great way to do it, sassing up old or tired bathrooms and kitchens without going to the huge expense of a renovation. And they’re a fashion statement that can turn heads when selling your home. Indoor plants are in vogue…
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New data on Australia’s residential sales indicates the conservative nature of the market continues: and that holds lots of potential for owners looking to upgrade. The price focus that’s gripped media and industry researchers misses an essential element of buying real estate: the discount gain upgraders enjoy when they sell and move higher on the…
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Now we’re in the middle of summer, these warm days often invite homeowners to ponder the value of installing a swimming pool for next year. It’s not a simple decision, and you want to be careful not to be swept up in the romantic notion of waking up every morning and plunging into your pool…
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The seasons of the year often inspire you to take specific actions when maintaining your home. We’re all familiar with a spring clean, and many owners will also spend a little more time than average preparing their gardens for warmer summer days. But the new year is also a great time to give you home…
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Landmark annual events often subconsciously signal a change of season or a favourite time of year. The Melbourne Cup is a sign that summer is coming, and the first ball of the Boxing Day cricket test means the nation is officially on holiday. You also know the end of the year is fast approaching when…
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As we enter 2023, many owners will be thinking of redecorating to help maintain and even increase the value of their homes. There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint to make your place feel like new again, boosting your spirits in the process. If that idea appeals, you’ll be fascinated by the décor…
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Selling your home takes time to plan, it’s not just about organising your preferred agent and solicitor, and perhaps refinancing for your next property. To maximise the value of your home (and who doesn’t want to do that?) you also need to think carefully about potential renovations and aesthetic improvements. We’ve outlined five simple finishing…
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One of the best strategies as a seller is to put yourself into a buyer’s shoes and ask what would make you buy your property in the current market. You might ponder how your property currently stacks up against similar homes for sale in the local area and whether the recent uptick in interest rates…
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As we approach the end of 2022 and look at national property market trends, it’s fair to say caution is the prevailing emotion. The euphoria in which owners enjoyed double-digit value gains for two successive years has been tempered by rising interest rates and break-out inflation. Owners have pressed pause on plans to sell while…
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