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Seven ways to survive a full-scale renovation

Renovation has become a hallmark of the current property scene as owners maximise potential value before selling, and new buyers seek to improve their new homes. We bring you some strategies to help you and your family through the renovation process: Don’t work from home If the noise doesn’t get you, the frequent tea breaks…
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Mistakes to avoid when renovating your bathroom

Maximising the value of your home is likely to be a priority if you have decided it’s time to sell. If you’re a reasonable exponent of DIY, you might want to make some cosmetic improvements to your home. Just use a little caution with the bigger jobs, such as fixing up a bathroom. These are…
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Back to basics – tips for buying and selling real estate

Deciding whether to sell your existing home before buying a new one or buying now and selling later can depend on your individual circumstances, financial situation, and the current state of the real estate market.  Here are some tips and tricks to look out for if you are thinking of buying or selling: Do your…
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Tips to handle higher power bills

News that electricity bills will rise on July 1 will concern many homeowners already challenged by servicing their mortgages. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has released its price caps for NSW (+23.7%), SE Queensland (+19.8%) and South Australia (+21.8%). Victoria’s Essential Services Commission (ESC) has also proposed a 30% increase, which would hike an average…
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Using a drone to attract sky-high attention

Real estate marketing techniques are constantly changing in a bid to attract attention to your property and create compelling reasons for a buyer to fall in love with your home. If you’re selling a prestige home, or even a property that appeals to the mid-market, drone video is one of the latest tools available to…
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Give your laundry star billing

If you feel like you’ve spent half your summer shaking sand out of towels, washing swimmers, rashies and other sundry items, then you’re probably ready to have a conversation about revamping your laundry. From a real estate point of view, the humble laundry is an unsung hero because it can set your property apart when…
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A smooth transition to regional living

Living in the city can be an incredible experience, with access to world-class amenities and a fast-paced lifestyle. However, for many Australians, the cost of living in the city is simply too high. From skyrocketing property prices to expensive day-to-day living costs, it can be challenging to make ends meet in an urban environment. If…
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Green retrofitting an older home

Buying an older home may be a great way to secure the perfect location in your search for a dream property.  But, once you move in, it may be worth considering making some changes to the house so it is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.  Some of the upgrades you could consider include adding or…
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How to buy an island

Have you ever dreamed of living on your own tropical island?  Commuter traffic, the queue at the check-out and call centre muzak would all be terrors of the past on your own island of swaying palms and sun-kissed beaches! Most that come on to the market are around Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands and off the Tasmanian…
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How to prepare for buying at auction

It’s a good time to be a buyer, with prices trending down and owners with property on the market keen to strike a deal. Many pundits believe we’ve entered a buyer’s market, although the reality of higher interest rates tempers that judgement. As an experienced local agency, we’ve worked through similar economic cycles before.  And…
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