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You Might Be Making These Kitchen Decorating Mistakes
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a full-blown kitchen remodel to bring your space from uninspiring to striking. Sometimes, all you need is a good paint job and a few quick fixes to entirely transform a space. Before you start, you need to know about the kitchen decorating mistakes you're potentially making—because chances...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
10 things to do before moving into a new house
Moving day. It’s never going to be 100% stress-free, but a little bit of planning will go a long way towards making it much more bearable. Below are a few examples of tasks that should be done well in advance, plus a few extra tips on how to make the move as smooth as possible. Moving day Planning helps reduce stress on moving...
Stephen Murace in Top Tips
These 5 Big Mistakes Are Why Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Keeps Dying
If you’ve flipped through an interiors magazine, scrolled through Pinterest, or even wandered into a hip shopping space you have been met with the biggest greenery trend—the fiddle leaf fig. Lush and large-leafed, this tree has been designated by the higher powers of décor as the final touch to polish off any space and breathe...
Melanie Murace in Top Tips
Old and new apartments compared: Which one is the better buy?
There’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to choosing between old and new apartments. Some buyers may be steered towards an older apartment by their budget, while others may be looking for the kind of communal amenities most commonly found in new developments. These are some of the pros and cons of both so you can go...
Understanding Calendar Monthly Payments
Should you be requested to pay by calendar month, it is important to understand that the term ‘calendar month’ does not refer to 4 weeks or 28 days. As each month has either 28, 30 or 31 days, then a calendar monthly amount is more than 4 weeks rent. To calculate this evenly, we use this simple calculation. Weekly...
Understanding ‘Rent in Advance’
Please ensure your rent is always paid in advance. Some tenants & landlords find this concept hard to understand, and some mistakenly believe that the first 2 weeks rent paid is held in trust for use at the end of tenancy, like a bond. It is important to note the first 2 weeks rent paid is for your first 2 weeks of...
Strata Living – Strata By Laws
Strata schemes are effectively small communities where the activities and attitudes of residents can have a significant impact on the satisfaction and enjoyment of others. Therefore, it is important to be aware of your responsibilities and obligations when you live in a strata unit. By-laws are made to facilitate the...
Tenant Contents Insurance
Tenant Contents Insurance – it is crucial that you have your own tenant contents insurance ! It is important to note that should your goods be damaged or destroyed by circumstances affecting the owner’s property (i.e. fire, storm damage, power outages etc) then your goods and possessions are not insured by the...
Renewing Your Lease Agreement
Provided that your rent has been paid on time, and the property has been kept clean & undamaged and the landlord is happy to continue your tenancy, we will advise you of the impending expiry of the Tenancy Agreement and advise of our instructions whether a further term is to be offered and under what terms. Once your...
6 Simple Ways to Make a Small Living Room Feel Spacious
1. Ensure that an area rug is big enough for the room. All legs of furniture should be on the edges of the rug, so it doesn't give the illusion of shrinking the space, 2. Get creative about storage. This will keep the room from looking cluttered, and therefore, smaller, Think bookshelves, storage inside of...
Matt Morley in Top Tips
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