How you decorate your bedroom is a highly personal choice – all that matters is you create a space that’s relaxing and calming, and it makes you look forward to climbing into bed each night for a restful sleep. Of course, there are a few golden rules, most of which are pretty obvious. These include…
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A seller who is committed to extracting every cent of value from selling their home will always invest in professional staging. It’s not cheap, but the reward can be substantial. Staging involves a professional stylist assessing your home. They will select the most appropriate style of furniture and fittings, which will give the property a…
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If you’re considering putting your home on the market as we approach the spring selling season – a great time to sell, by the way – you should be thinking about how you might increase its market value. Given your home is probably your most significant financial asset, maximizing its value will give you more…
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Knowing you’ve put your largest financial asset in the hands of a great real estate agent makes the process of selling your home so much less stressful. Their knowledge and experience will ease any anxiety about market trends, buyer preferences and the price you might expect to achieve. Choosing the right agent requires careful thought…
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If you’re thinking about listing your property this year, you’ll need to go beyond the purely decorative touches and a neatly trimmed garden that you’ve been told will win over buyers. This year, the housing market will slowly undergo a shift of emphasis with a greater focus on green-related efficiencies rather than pure luxury, such…
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No buyer is the same – each one has their own priorities and preferences as they walk through the front door of your house or apartment. Their idea of perfect living will always align to their lifestyle. So, no matter how much effort you put into preparing your home for sale, the majority of buyers…
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With the Holidays and New Year celebrations behind us, the spring sales season for real estate kicks off in little more than three months’ time. If you’re planning on selling your home at this peak buying period, you might find it a little scary to think you have around 12-16 weeks to prepare. Spring is…
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Winter is a great time of year to tick some of those little maintenance tasks from your to-do list. Breaking out the brushes and repainting the bathroom or another area of your home will mean the shorter days of inclement weather will not have been wasted. If you’re a keen DIY-er, you probably rate your…
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As we embrace the cold, dark heart of winter, it’s important we don’t forget to take preventative measures to protect our homes from the elements. If you’ve been ignoring the plummeting temperatures and the stress they put on your home, you may find your moderate maintenance costs transform into repair bills of thousands of dollars.…
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If you’re thinking about listing your property this year, forget the purely decorative touches and a neatly trimmed garden that you’ve been told will win over buyers. The housing market appears to be undergoing a seismic shift, and the new currency of home value is efficiency. This year, buyers will be increasingly focused on their…
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