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Help! I need to renovate my tiny bathroom, but I have NO idea where to start...
Everyone loves a luxury super-sized bathroom - we're talking double vanity, his-and-hers shower and a gold bath. But the reality is, most of us have titchy little spaces. Apartments, or older style homes, often have some pretty cosy bathrooms, and often a second bathroom or ensuite is not much bigger than your average...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
Taking Care – Inside the property
General Cleaning It is expected that the property be kept reasonably clean, and this is also a tenancy agreement requirement. Pay particular attention to: Walls, switches, power points, skirtings, doors and doorways - please keep these free from marks and dirty finger marks. Cobwebs/dusting - please remove cobwebs to windows, walls...
When is the right time to buy a house?
For most Australians, owning property is high on life’s list of priorities, but when is the right stage to take the plunge? Michelle May, a Sydney-based property flipper-turned-buyers’ agent, says it all comes down to personal circumstance. She says there’s no perfect time to buy a property and no such thing as being too young...
Stephen Murace in Top Tips
Most Commonly Asked Questions: During A Tenancy
Misplaced Keys If you have misplaced your keys during business hours you may be able to call into your Property Managers office & use their spare keys (make sure you have ID when calling in). If you have misplaced your keys after hours, some agents to have an after-hours number you may call – otherwise a locksmith will need to...
How to stop condensation on your windows in winter
When winter sets in, most people settle indoors and seal off any cold air that might sneak its way in. Unfortunately, this means natural ventilation and airflow is compromised. This causes a build-up of moist air, which can quickly develop into mould and mildew. So how do you stop condensation on your windows during winter? Let’s start...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
How to propagate rosemary and herbs
You might be wondering can you propagate rosemary from cuttings? Then the answer yes! The great thing about herbs is that you can grow plenty of them, even if you’re short on space. Whether you keep them in pots or in the ground, they are easy, affordable and taste infinitely better than store-bought herbs that come in plastic containers...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
5 of the most important details when styling your home for sale
When it comes to selling your home, good styling can make a significant difference to that final figure. 1. Take yourself out of the equation When styling a home for sale you need to look at the home through the buyers eyes. It’s no longer about what you love, but what will appeal to the buyer. Before the photoshoot...
Matt Morley in Top Tips
The pet owner checklist - How to make sure an apartment is dog-friendly before you buy
Two in five Australians live with a dog and as apartment living becomes more common – especially in high-density areas – our furry friends are increasingly becoming a part of strata life. About 10 per cent of Australians live in apartments but in inner Sydney the proportion is about 38 per cent, and in inner Melbourne it’s 26...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
Your step-by-step guide to end of lease cleaning
The trick to a hassle-free exit from your lease is organising your cleaning regime within a proper timeframe. Here are some of our best tips for making your next bond clean a success. One month before end of lease Most lease agreements insist your carpets are professionally cleaned before you vacate the property...
How to buy and sell at the same time
In a perfect world, the sale and purchase synchronise seamlessly and you settle both sets of paperwork on the same day. But in reality that rarely happens. At least, not on its own accord. Most people either have to buy first and sell second – which brings with it the risk of paying two mortgages – or sell first and buy second...
Stephen Murace in Top Tips
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