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Welcome to Doyle Spillane’s blog!

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!

Domestic and international buyers and sellers will find plenty of useful information, along with market updates that we post every 6 weeks. From styling, renovating and preparing your property for sale to assessing the rental market, understanding the real estate cycles and managing your investment properties, whatever information will make your life easier, you will find it in the Doyle Spillane Blog!

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Hate cleaning? Design tips that will make your bathroom a dream to maintain

Whether you're building a new home or knocking down your old one, you have a priceless opportunity to design your bathroom in a way that not only looks beautiful, but ensures future cleaning and maintenance is effortless. Bathrooms are some of the hardest working areas in the home, yet when designing a dream bathroom, it's easy to focus...

Posted on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 by
Melanie Murace
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How much does it cost to move home?

Moving home can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. On the one hand, setting up and personalising a new home can be very rewarding, whether it's your first home or your forever home. On the other hand, packing, transporting, unpacking and organising all your items in a new space can be exhausting, and the costs of moving can...

Posted on Tuesday 20th August 2024 by
Melanie Murace
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Is your Investment Property In Safe Hands?

Is your Investment Property In Safe Hands? We believe it deserves to be. Maximising Your Investment Property Income! Investing in real estate is a great investment which virtually ensures profit through capital growth and of course the tax advantages associated with owning an investment property. There are many ways in which an...

Posted on Wednesday 26th June 2024 in Top Tips
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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...

Posted on Wednesday 9th August 2023 by
Maddy Sheekey
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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...

Posted on Tuesday 25th July 2023 by
Melanie Murace
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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...

Posted on Wednesday 19th July 2023 by
Melanie Murace
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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...

Posted on Thursday 29th June 2023 in Top Tips
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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...

Posted on Monday 23rd January 2023 in Top Tips
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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...

Posted on Monday 12th December 2022 in Top Tips
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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...

Posted on Wednesday 7th December 2022 in Top Tips
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