One of the best strategies to maximize the value of your home once it’s on the market is to “stage” it. Staging a home involves removing most if not all of your furniture and replacing it with pieces that are selected to show off all the attributes of your home. You can hire a specialist…
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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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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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After the record temperatures of past years, it feels like the approach of La Nina – the cooler and wetter weather system – for the whole of the Southern Hemisphere is excellent news. But La Nina might be a challenge if your roof isn’t up to scratch. Leaks that crack and stain the ceiling can…
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Downsizing is often seen as the ultimate way to resolve money concerns, reduce responsibilities and begin a new chapter in your life. It’s a good strategy for anyone facing a financial hardship that needs a short-term fix, but most people downsize as they enter their later years to make life easier for themselves. The family…
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