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This is where you will find lots of useful information to help you make the right choices for your family. Whether you want to buy a unit for yourself near the water, a family home that suits your lifestyle, sell your property or expand your property portfolio, we have tips, guides and market information that will make your search so much easier!
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Strata managed internal smoke alarms misconception explained
Many landlords have a common misconception about their compliance obligations in regard to smoke alarms. Some assume their strata will cover their safety and compliance requirements under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), but this is rarely the case. While strata companies conduct annual fire safety checks, they are not required to...
Maddy Sheekey in Top Tips
Bathroom trends for today and tomorrow
Accessories The days of the predictable colour-coordinated tapware and bland accessories are truly done with. Trending are slim lines, sleek designs, beautifully shaped faucets, shower heads, taps, and accessories in brushed nickel and brass, and, yes, the classics of matt black and chrome are still going strong too. When it comes to...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
What you need to know about renovating to sell
The question of whether to upgrade or renovate parts of your home before selling is one that’s a major consideration for many vendors. It goes without saying, that when selling a property everyone wants to make money on the investment. Sometimes that involves renovating to maximise your return. But which renovations are worth it when it...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
Tax Audits
Haven’t heard? The ATO has said it is cracking down on landlords who are over-claiming tax deductions and those who don't declare income from short-term rentals such as Airbnb or Stayz. So, this is a reminder to landlords: Ensure your various income tax reporting obligations have been met. For all the insights about ATO deductions...
5 Golden Rules to Avoid Renovation Hiccups
Renovation hiccups happen all the time. There's not many renovations that didn't have atleast one little diversion on its way to completion. The key to success is being prepared. 1. Pick good tradespeople According to Loni, word of mouth is the most reliable tool for picking tradespeople – and picking good tradespeople is the...
Outdoor BBQ area ideas: 5 tips for your outdoor space
Creating an outdoor BBQ area you will enjoy all year round 1. Make the most of your outdoor BBQ area space Australia’s climate can be both harsh and diverse, so it’s really important to consider the weather when planning your outdoor BBQ area to ensure you get to enjoy it as often as possible. In paved outdoor areas or in a BBQ...
6 summer essentials to add to your renovation plans
To make sure you’re setting yourself up for cool and comfy warm weather days and nights, we’ve listed some easy-to-forget considerations for your renovation. 1. Future-facing air conditioning If you’re already renovating, it could be a good time to consider purchasing an air conditioner. Even if you have a system in...
10 Top tips for home styling
1. De-clutter It seems obvious, doesn’t it? but for some reason, it is so hard to do. Whether that be because we are time-poor, have children that just refuse to throw out the last 4 years of happy meal toys or us hoarding keepsakes like an Imelda Marcos shoe collection. Whatever it may be, if it’s time to style to sell or stay, you...
5 Easy maintenance jobs to create a beautiful garden
Have the winter months turned your backyard into a barren wasteland? Give your garden some TLC and watch it turn into a relaxing spring time retreat. So what are the basic gardening maintenance jobs to tackle? 1. Trim hedges You may want to hide away from the world in winter, but that’s no excuse for unruly hedges come...
Home Staging - What is it?
Home Staging is all about setting up a home with furniture and homeware so that you show the place off in it's best light and offer potential buyers a look at what is possible in the space. Frequently asked questions: 1. What is home staging? To put it simply, home staging is all about improving the aesthetics of the home in...
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