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11 ways to save money in your home

Maintaining your home should be a mix of love and diligence that occasionally 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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Ten crucial steps to buying a home

If you’re a first-home buyer and you’ve just won pre-approval for your loan – congratulations! That’s awesome. Now the fun begins! It’s perfectly normal to feel a little intimidated by buying your first home. That’s why you need to assemble a team of experts to help you including your mortgage broker, a lawyer or conveyancer…
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10 ways to impress buyers before they walk in

The property market is starting to hum as buyers gain in confidence after the pandemic lockdowns – and you may be feeling that it’s time to get a piece of the action. Buyers want to make the most of record-low interest rates. Many are ready to create their new normal, trading location for more space,…
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Six signs your bathroom needs a renovation

It doesn’t matter whether you’re preparing to sell, have just bought a new home, or been living in your home for a while – there’s never a wrong time to upgrade a deteriorating bathroom. A great-looking bathroom will add value and enjoyment to your home, but the job must be done properly or it will…
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Six reasons to order a building inspection

Resist the temptation to skip a building inspection when you’re buying a property even if you think other buyers are circling the home that has stolen your heart. It shouldn’t even be a temptation. If you’re even giving this the slightest consideration, stop now and make sure your head rules your heart.  Eliminate emotion –…
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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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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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