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8 ways to create perfect open plan living spaces

Before you pull out your favorite sledgehammer and create open-plan living in your home with one glorious swing, it’s worth thinking through the project in detail. Open-plan living is ideal for the modern lifestyle, but it can be tricky to get it absolutely right. Blending the living room with a kitchen and dining area requires…
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7 tell-tale signs your kitchen just has to go!

The desire to remodel a kitchen can strike at any time – maybe you’ve just bought a bargain but it needs some TLC, or you’re thinking of selling and want to maximize the value of your home. And, of course, you might have been in your home for a few years and feel the kitchen…
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The art and science of a successful remodel

If you’ve just bought your property, or you’re thinking of selling, then it’s very likely that a remodeling project is on the agenda. New owners can always see elements of their property that they’d like to change, especially after living there for a few months. If you’re looking to sell, you will understand your home’s…
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The tax benefits of owning a rental property

This is a quick snapshot of the benefits of being a landlord and one of the many Americans who provide necessary rental accommodation for the community. Our tax system is complex at the best of times, so this article is not going to get into deep detail –  that is best handled by your financial…
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The Do’s and Don’ts of selling in the holidays

Trying to sell your property in the lead up to the festive holidays and New Year isn’t the wild idea it might seem. Over the years, I’ve seen owners secure great prices thanks to a well-executed marketing plan. There are three significant advantages to selling your home over the holiday season. At the top of…
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How to use contingent conditions when you buy

The decision to buy a property is a big moment– you’re committing a large portion of your wealth and earning capacity to owning a new home. Encouragement to sign on the dotted line will be coming from the owner and their agent, which often adds to the pressure of making one of the most significant…
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7 cleaning hacks to make your bathroom sparkle

The bathroom can make or break the sales campaign for your home – if it looks old and rundown many buyers will run a mile for fear of the costs to remodel.  I always tell homeowners that they can adopt one of three strategies with their bathroom: If it’s seen better days, you can rip…
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8 tips for landlords to make accurate tax claims

It’s no small challenge as a landlord to identify which work on your property qualifies as an expense and those improvements that must be depreciated over time. In an ideal world, everything would be claimed as repair and maintenance, as these deductions are immediately deductible in full. But, of course, the world is not like…
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Don’t ditch a good home because of a bad bathroom

Have you ever been to a home viewing, got tingles of excitement – and then discovered the state of the bathroom? The tiles and shower are from another decade, the vanity’s falling apart and the layout is lamentable. Many buyers will turn their back on the property at this moment – a response that can…
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6 tips for buying your new home in the holidays

The holidays can be a great time to buy property – sellers are motivated and the crowds of buyers who would have been your competition just a few weeks earlier have disappeared from the market. You can pick up a great property in this environment if you know what you want and have conducted research…
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