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10 trades to help improve your home

Whether you’re ready to sell or have just bought a new property, the chances are a little home improvement is on the agenda. Recent buyers will know many homes are ready to move into these days but there are always touches you want to add to make the place your own. And those ready to…
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Six tips for setting up your first home from scratch

Taking the keys to your first home is an unforgettable moment – you have a place of your very own and you have achieved a significant life goal.  There’s no shortage of work ahead of you, of course. But it’s all good fun – shopping for furniture, planning the lay-out of your new home and…
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Eight ways you can to create space in a small living room

Living areas in confined spaces are always a challenge for homeowners whether you’re preparing your property for sale or have just moved in and trying to create the perfect home. Everyone loves the idea of a palatial, open-plan living area but sometimes the prevailing styles of home in the neighborhood, or your budget, just doesn’t…
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Ten home office tips to attract motivated buyers

One of the most significant changes to society as a result of the Covid crisis has been the switch to working from home – and all the signs indicate it’s here to stay.  Research shows working more from home allows us to enjoy a better work life balance and few miss the wasted hours and…
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9 tips to make your home smart and impress buyers

The airwaves are full of advertisements for various new smart home technologies, using the internet to automate everything from pulling back the drapes to brewing coffee and charging our vehicles in the driveway. But smart home technology is developing quickly, providing homeowners with devices that save time and energy. Technology is starting to have an…
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Pick a style and find your dream home

Creating your dream home can depend as much on how you want to furnish it as the location, size and architectural style. Knowing whether you want to live in a contemporary-styled home, or one that embraces a minimalist or shabby chic interior design, is likely to influence the types of property you’ll want to inspect.…
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How to get basics right before selling your home

When we talk about the benefits of home improvements before a sale, the spotlight inevitably falls on how a new kitchen or bathroom might increase the potential price. These two rooms more than any other can offer the best return on investment if you’re thinking of ways to maximise the value of your home before…
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12 tips to beat the deposit-saving blues

Record low interest rates and new government incentives have made it possible for first home buyers to enter the market. But saving up for your first deposit can feel like a small mountain to climb. It can still take six years or more to save for a deposit, according to a survey published by Domain.…
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How much value does a garage add to a home?

Modern house designs often emphasise the garage, combining easy access into a property with the aesthetic of sleek double-doors that obey your command at the touch of a button. If a garage plays a dominant role in your home design, then how much value does it add to the property? A double-garage is one of…
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6 reasons to add a pool cabana to your home

During the hot days of summer, with the cricket and tennis underway, what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than lazing next to the swimming pool? If you’ve got a pool, this is a great time to be selling – the possibilities of summer are endless, and the sight of a crystal clear pool…
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