It may not be one of your New Year’s resolutions (and how are they going, by the way?) but you’ll likely lift a paintbrush in anger before 2022 is finished. There’s always one room in your home that needs a little more attention than the others, or you want to change its purpose. Perhaps you…
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Crystal-ball gazing is always fun at this time of the year, but the 2022 property market is so tricky to predict that we should first contemplate the runaway success of the previous 12 months. Our homes have all risen dramatically in value. Last year, they were being snapped up within 23 days on average, and…
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If you watched property prices rise more than 20% across the nation last year, you’d surely be wondering whether this increase in values can continue at such an incredible pace. Reading the tea leaves for the 2022 property market, it’s hard for even an experienced real estate agent to believe history can be repeated. But…
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Whether you’ve just moved into a new home, are preparing to put your property on the market, or want to freshen up the place after staring at the walls during the pandemic, finding time to redecorate is expected to be a big priority for many of us in 2022. To inspire your thinking, here are…
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In the current property market, it’s not unusual for owners to suffer a little price envy, having seen their neighbours achieve an excellent sales result for their home. With national values rising at their fastest rate since the 1980s, there will always be occasions when houses and apartments far exceed price expectations. And yes, it…
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It’s always fun to know which colours are the most fashionable when you decide it’s time to decorate. Whether you’ve just bought a new home and want to put your stamp on it, or you’re preparing to sell your home, having a contemporary colour scheme gives your home a modern look and feel. So before…
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Worries about the amount of work involved or a fear of making bad design choices often makes many homeowners too anxious to take on large-scale projects that can improve your lifestyle and add value to your property. Updating a kitchen is one of those projects with a lot at stake. This is where the family…
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Buying real estate for the first time can feel quite intimidating – you’ve got to deal with sellers and their agents, rival buyers, banks and lawyers. And it’s not always clear what role each of them plays in the process. However, as a home buyer, you do have access to many professionals who can help…
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With summer in full swing, now is a great time to give your garden some love, making the most of longer days and to help it to recover from the hotter days. A fabulous garden not only lifts the spirits and can provide a cool oasis from hot summer days but is a wonderful asset…
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You can never take chances with bushfires, especially if you live in areas that enjoy our wonderful flora and fauna. The bushfires that ravaged Australia two years ago will live in the memory, and we certainly want to do our best to ensure we’re never caught up in such an inferno again. For homeowners who…
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