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8 hot tips to reduce kitchen renovation anxiety

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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7 tips to make your first purchase stress-free

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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7 bloomin’ garden ideas for selling this summer

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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La Nina is coming so what’s the state of your roof?

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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9 ways to get started downsizing

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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11 tips to guide your kitchen renovation

Investing in your own home has never been more rewarding as the property market continues to enjoy one of its most significant boom periods. Countless ways to maximise the value of your home exist, but there are few better than installing a modern kitchen. If you’re thinking of selling, this is a great strategy to…
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7 tips to minimise your housework

Cleaning can feel more like a full-time occupation than a chore if your family members – especially teenagers – glide through life dumping dirty dishes in the sink, leaving used glasses on the countertop and never emptying the bin in their bedroom. You don’t have to be house-proud to understand that a home quickly gets…
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New Year resolutions that will improve your home

We all love to indulge in New Year’s resolutions, often knowing in our hearts that we’re unlikely to change our ways despite the best intentions. The key to forming new habits is motivation.  And if you’ve decided 2022 is the year you’re going to complete all those little jobs around the house or apartment, then…
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Great buying at Christmas – but don’t delay

If you’ve been searching without success for your new home, good news may be just around the corner. That’s because the Christmas and New Year holiday period is an excellent time to buy. Most buyers leave the market when summer holidays beckon, leaving only the serious players to seek out the best deals. If you…
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6 ways to celebrate the New Year with a sale!

There’s no better way of seeing in the New Year than beginning a new chapter in your life – and that’s what happens when you achieve an exciting result from selling your home. Too many owners retreat from the property market as Christmas and New Year approaches. Being an experienced agency in your area, we…
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