While the summer holidays are a time for relaxing with family and friends, it can also be an opportunity 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 give you a sense of satisfaction that lying on…
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As we look towards what promises to be another helter-skelter year for real estate, it’s worth looking back at the previous 12 months to give us context for what might be ahead of us as buyers and sellers of property. The “good and the great” of property forecasting have spent a fair amount of their…
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How you decorate your bedroom is a highly personal choice – all that matters is you create a space that’s relaxing and calming, and 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 selecting…
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One of the greatest pleasures any homeowner has during the summer holiday season is to host friends and family in their backyard, firing up the barbecue, putting drinks on ice and basking in this wonderfully relaxing time of the year. Of course, this description of an idyllic summer get-together hides the fact that there’s lots…
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It’s the summer holidays and a time to relax, but if you’re a DIY enthusiast you know there’s only so much sitting in a deck chair you can do before the urge to break out the toolbox becomes overwhelming. There are countless small chores around the home to dive into with the sun on your…
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As price trends head ever higher and finance pundits predict that we’re done with interest rate cuts for the foreseeable future, what’s it going to take to get a buyer excited about your property? What are the trends for 2026 that will stop buyers thinking about their prospective mortgage repayment and fall in love with…
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When preparing your home for sale, it can feel like there are a million tasks ahead of you, each vitally important to winning over the buyer and achieving your maximum possible price. One of the overlooked elements of a home is the quality of the flooring. It’s true that buyers don’t walk into a home…
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The first predictions for the 2026 Australian property market are already making headlines as buyers and sellers alike ask themselves how high can prices go. The property portal Domain has been one of the first out of the blocks with its predictions, forecasting a 6% rise in values across all capital cities next year. Its…
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One-third of all Australian properties now command a $1 million-plus price tag, according to the latest research from Cotality. Its latest data shows the number of so-called “million-dollar suburbs” has risen by an astounding 143% in five years. The city with the most influence on this result is Brisbane, where 38 suburbs have moved into…
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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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