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Five tips that make bath-buying easy

There’s plenty to think about when you start on a journey to renovate your bathroom or update items such as shower screen, vanity units and baths. A new-look bathroom can add thousands of dollars in value to your home, and it is one of the best ways to gain a return on investment when the…
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Breaking down the jargon of ‘under contract’

If you’re currently a first-time buyer, or even you’ve had experience in the real estate market before, you’ll have confronted a few examples of legal-sounding jargon that can be confusing. One term that causes a fair amount of head-scratching is “under contract”. You’ve no doubt have walked or driven past a property that’s been for…
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Eight ways to downsize and start a new life

Have you ever thought of wiping the slate clean to make a fresh start on your life?  Many of us have dreamed of doing something completely different with our lives but backed away from the inevitable upheaval. But it’s definitely possible to downsize your life – and it starts with your property and possessions. Many…
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Five great reasons to upsize your home

Your decision to upsize to a larger family home will be one of the most significant commitments of your life – and it’s essential to be clear on what you want and need. It can be a mistake to assume that owning a larger home will automatically solve issues such as feeling cramped, dealing with…
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Ten ways to downsize without the stress

When the time comes to downsizing from your family home to a smaller townhouse or apartment, you’ll be grateful that you made some plans in advance. Downsizing can be stressful if you try to fit all your possessions, especially large furniture, into a smaller home. As experienced agents in the area, we’ve helped many couples…
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Five questions to ask before you upsize

Buying a larger home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’re ever likely to make. So, it’s important to make the right purchase for the right reasons. It’s a legitimate strategy to buy a bigger home to increase your investment in the property market. However, most are in the upsizing market to cope…
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Nine ways buyers can avoid paying too much

In your hunt for a dream home, most buyers have one question continually running through their heads – “am I going to pay too much?”. When the market is as hot as it is right now, there can be a sense of urgency and even panic that you will miss out.  Mistakes in real estate…
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Nine mistakes to avoid with your new kitchen design

No room carries more influence with a buyer than the kitchen – it’s where the family gathers and many memories are made. The kitchen can represent up to 20% of the entire value of a property, and if it’s not up to scratch, many buyers will walk away regardless of how good the rest of…
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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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