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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...

Posted on Wednesday 31st July 2019 by
Matt Morley
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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...

Posted on Thursday 25th July 2019 by
Melanie Murace
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How to avoid budget blowouts on your reno

Renovating parts of your home can be a slippery financial slope if you’re not careful. Budget blowouts on renovations are startlingly common, so it’s critical that you manage the process in a way that helps to keep your finances in check. From planning, to buying everything before you start, to working with your existing...

Posted on Thursday 18th July 2019 by
Geoff Harris
in Landlords Monthly Update
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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...

Posted on Monday 15th July 2019 in Top Tips
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How to prepare your house for an open inspection

Inspections are like a first date. You only get one chance to make that first impression. Set your property up for inspection success with these simple tips. 1. Clean up Yes, it’s Captain Obvious, but you’d be surprised. Make sure your whole property is neat and tidy when buyers arrive, including the garden and outside...

Posted on Thursday 11th July 2019 by
Matt Morley
in Landlords Monthly Update
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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...

Posted on Thursday 4th July 2019 by
Stephen Murace
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