Whether you’re about to sell your home or renovate, there are few better low-budget ways to add some sparkle than a fresh coat of paint. It’s common to break out the brushes before putting a property on the market because a good paint job hides the bumps and scratches that walls and window and door…
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It feels like you can’t turn on the TV without seeing a home improvement show, but don’t be taken in by their simplicity. Upgrading your home is far more complex and usually more expensive than TV pundits lead you to believe. When they even bother to price the items of a project, the labour costs…
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When you’ve spent years in the family home, the idea of downsizing can be confronting, liberating or a strange mix of both emotions. Downsizing often signals the end of not just a chapter but an era in your life. The kids have left home, and the house now feels empty without the hum of family…
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Open plan living is often billed as the perfect floor plan, bringing family together in a single room where cooking, conversation and the screen share the same space. It has been a popular feature of modern homes for the last three decades and more. However, a growing school of thought – encouraged somewhat by lockdowns…
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Home styling is constantly borrowing inspiration from other cultures. If you’re in an area where potential buyers might appreciate the ancient wisdom of feng shui, it might be profitable to pay homage to the art when preparing your home for sale. While there is a unique philosophy rather than science underpinning feng shui, many of…
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Like many areas of life, the real estate business has its fair share of sayings and clichés. The most common is “location, location, location” because it’s an essential facet of any property purchase. Another favourite is “going, going, gone” for when houses go under the hammer for auction. But other popular phrases are perhaps not…
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Buyers love a beautiful garden, but many run for the hills once they figure out how much work it takes to keep one in great shape. A wonderful garden turns heads but ultimately attracts only those buyers who find pleasure from working in the backyard. As local agents, we’ve worked with clients who have explicitly…
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The fun you can have renovating your kitchen is almost beyond imagination these days. Design options and colours from which to choose are head-spinning and full of potential to help create a loving, warm home. And if you love a touch of tech, then the latest appliances and gadgets might blow your mind. As experienced…
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Many potential sellers are worried about how the latest lockdown will affect property. They’re asking whether they should withdraw their home and return in a few months or delay putting it on the market. No one is loving this lockdown, but it doesn’t necessarily spell disaster if you want to sell your property. Buyer interest…
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Selling your property during this latest lockdown is not “mission impossible”. There are many technologies and techniques to help you maximise the value of your home despite the pandemic. Buyer demand is still at record highs even though restrictions have been placed on inspections, limiting it to one person at a time. If we’ve learned…
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