Is life feeling chaotic and jammed with responsibilities for maintaining possessions that you no longer really want or value? It’s not an unusual feeling, especially among those who are beginning to think seriously about downsizing their home and creating a simpler life. With property prices currently so strong, many locals in our area are starting…
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The most important room in a home for most buyers is the kitchen – it’s where the family gathers and many memories are created. Research suggests this area alone can be responsible for up to 15% of a property’s value. And today, an awesome kitchen probably commands a more significant value premium with buyers than…
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If you’ve just bought a fixer-upper, or taken the plunge into the real estate market as a first-time buyer, the chances are you want to make some immediate improvements to your new home. You can go big and start to plan a rip-and-replace strategy for your kitchen or bathroom, or call in an architect to…
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Maintaining your home should be a mix of love and diligence that sometimes requires a little TLC from your bank account. Staying on top of the work around your property is key to ensuring it remains a comfortable and enjoyable refuge from the trials that life throws at us. But it doesn’t take much for…
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When you decide to sell your home, the amount of advice you’ll find on the internet and from family and friends can be bewildering. Most of it you should receive with a polite smile. The process isn’t complicated but it can feel a bit overwhelming. However, as your agents, we are with you every step…
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Giving the interior of your property a facelift with a lick of paint is a common strategy for improving your home quickly and economically before placing it on the market. Fresh paint on the walls and ceilings can lift a house or apartment, giving potential buyers a great impression. It prevents buyers from focusing on…
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Working from home is now becoming a permanent part of many professional lives. Many companies have scaled back on commercial rents and telling employees they’ll not be returning to their offices and cubicles – or limiting their return to the office obligations. Many of us are now expected to use their home as their office…
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The settlement process of buying property can be full of mixed emotions as you grapple with the excitement of the purchase against the fear something might go wrong and dash your dreams. Losing a property once an offer has been accepted is a rare event. It happens, of course, so you should never consider a…
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Buying a ‘renovators delight’ has always been regarded as a way to enter a market affordably, and is often a preference of first home buyers. Weekends spent on DIY projects, fixing up your place and perhaps restoring it to its former glory can be immensely rewarding – as well as lucrative financially. But like all…
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It’s hard to imagine losing a home in a fire but it happens every day and ironically, the colder months are often a time of greater risk. For those who survive, the sense of loss stays with them for the rest of their lives. It can be truly devastating both physically and emotionally. As local…
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