Category: Upgrader

6 features to win the hearts of post-lockdown buyers

Fashion in real estate comes and goes, and it’s been interesting to see what buyers are seeking in this Covid pandemic era. As experienced sellers know, meeting the demands of the marketplace is one of the critical arts to maximise the value of your property. This is why so many owners of apartments and houses…
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8 tips for the perfect paint job

f you’re preparing your home for sale or your next property needs a little love and care, there are few better solutions than a makeover with paint. Many renovation options can be expensive and time-consuming, but painting doesn’t hit the budget too hard and can be completed in a tight timeframe. Not only can it…
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7 renovation mistakes to avoid before selling

A renovation strategy is an excellent approach if you want to sell your home and maximise its value. But beware of falling into the traps that could hurt your return. A significant influencing factor that owners often forget when preparing for sale is the buyer’s preferences, and identifying features that will command a price premium.…
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6 Instagram sites to inspire your renovations

Seeking inspiration to improve your home can become a fabulous preoccupation with countless websites, Instagram accounts, and old school magazines ready to encourage big and small projects. Even as real estate agents we find home improvements compelling, and they often inform our views of how clients can upgrade their home to maximise its value before…
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6 ways to create a great relationship with your builder

Every successful remodeling project has one thing in common – a great relationship between the client and the contractor. Taking your time to forge a professional and open partnership will pay pack dividends in the way the project is delivered and the toll it takes in terms of your own stress and anxiety. As your…
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7 ways to put your renovation on the right track

Big home improvement projects usually percolate in our heads for months, maybe even years, before we finally take action.  The motivation to break out the tools, or to start hiring contractors, can vary from wanting to prepare your home for sale, or simply rewarding yourself with some creature comforts, such as a landscaped garden, swimming…
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5 ways to give your home a new lease of life

With property delivering record-level prices right now, but not a lot of stock for sale, some homeowners are deciding to put plans to sell up on hold, worried that they may not be able to find their next dream home.  If you feel you need to re-evaluate your options in the property market right now,…
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Seven tips for lining up your finances before you purchase

There are many tricks and tips to buying a property, but there’s one essential element that no one can avoid – getting your finances in great shape. Knowing what you can afford is a critical element of finding your first home or the next one that takes you higher up the property ladder. The most…
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Five easy ways to improve your garden before a spring sale

We’re approaching the most popular selling period on the calendar, and a fabulous spring garden can do wonders for homes that are about to go on the market. A great-looking garden will make a fabulous first impression with prospective buyers and capitalise on the positive attitude and outlook that springtime always inspires. It’s essential to…
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4 ways to enjoy your home before you sell

We all have moments where frustrations bubble to the surface and you think that your home just isn’t working in the way it should. Your assessment will be valid for a host of reasons. Perhaps your family has grown in size, or the demands of your lifestyle have changed, and you’ve not been able to…
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