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Must-Listen podcasts for savvy investors and owners

In the ever-changing world of real estate, it pays to stay informed. Listening to a podcast is a great way to stay up to date and learn valuable new tips without it feeling like hard work.  And what better way to do that than by tuning into the best property podcasts the country has to…
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Why property is a great choice to create wealth

Creating wealth for later in life is a goal most of us embrace and spend our entire working lives trying to accomplish. And for the vast majority, property investment is a huge component of their strategies. Many young people today feel the idea of owning property is beyond their reach.  However, there are strategies to…
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Five ways to create an eco-friendly home

As environmental awareness continues to rise, the demand for energy-efficient and sustainable homes has surged, prompting a shift in the features that buyers now look for in their next home.   Eco-conscious buyers are actively seeking properties that align with their values and have cheaper energy costs. Sellers are responding by incorporating green features into upgrades.…
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How gardens can add a ‘touch of magic’ when you sell

Have you ever wondered why some houses achieve great sales prices while others are passed in at auction or languish on the market, slowly losing their value in the eyes of buyers? What is the magic formula for a successful property sale? Our agents will tell you there’s no “magic” but a combination of logical…
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More properties on the market as spring arrives

As we herald the start of the spring selling season, there’ll be a few owners who’ll be anxiously watching the trends for buyer demand and prices. Some owners won’t give it a second thought – they’re the ones selling in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane, which are thriving markets currently.  Those in the other capital cities…
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Seven tips to make your tapware bright and shiny

Preparing your home for sale always takes a little time and a touch of elbow grease – after all, you don’t want your potential buyers to experience a cluttered and untidy home. The bathroom and kitchen are often the most time-consuming areas to clean before you open your doors to buyers.  These are also the…
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Six ideas to brighten up your benchtops

Whether you’re selling your home, or feeling it needs some tender loving care, it’s likely your attention will focus on the kitchen because of its role as the household’s social centre. Over the years, a kitchen will become dated. Drawers might lose their ability to soft close, doors might get chipped and the plastic edging…
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Seven ideas to prolong the life of your carpet

Flooring is such an important element of your home, but it’s often overlooked when you’re preparing to put your home on the market. Focus inevitably falls on the living area, and the bathroom and kitchen.  Owners will spend thousands of dollars improving these areas but neglect what is right under their feet. Yet, when buyers…
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Big houses become a rent favourite as cost keep rising

Homes with the five bedrooms or more have seen average rental growth nearing 10%, according to the industry researcher, CoreLogic. Its finding indicates some renters are starting to pool their resources, or they’re willing to live in homes with total strangers. CoreLogic reports that rental growth for homes of five-bedrooms or more have risen 8.7%,…
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Six ways you could be wasting space, and how to fix the problem

Have you ever considered doing a space audit in your home, analysing those rooms where the lay-out could be so much better? If you’re considering putting your home on the market this spring selling season, or planning for a summer campaign, you should take a careful look at whether you’re wasting space in your home.…
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