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Difference between 'Wear and Tear' and 'Damage'!

What’s the difference between ‘Wear and Tear’ and ‘Damage’? It’s a question that can be the source of frustration between landlords and tenants. We cover all the details here to help avoid confusion… ‘Fair wear and tear excepted’ is a phrase you’ll often see in residential tenancy...

Posted on Wednesday 30th November 2022 in Latest News
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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...

Posted on Thursday 17th November 2022 in Top Tips
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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...

Posted on Tuesday 15th November 2022 in Top Tips
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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...

Posted on Monday 14th November 2022 in Top Tips
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Historic First Home Buyer Law Passes in Parliament

First Home Buyer Choice First home buyers in NSW now have the choice between paying an annual property tax or stamp duty. First home buyers will be available to access the scheme from 12 November, however, these buyers will be required to pay stamp duty on purchases made until 15 January 2023. From that point, they will be able to apply for...

Posted on Friday 11th November 2022 in Latest News
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Scrapping stamp duty: How much do buyers stand to save?

NSW first home buyers could easily save upwards of $30,000 by saying no to stamp duty, according to new government analysis. The state’s Treasury has revealed that first home buyers who opt into the NSW First Home Buyer Choice — the scheme that sees home owners pay annual property tax rather than a one-off stamp duty payment...

Posted on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 in Latest News
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How To Secure a Rental Property in a Competitive Market

  1. Prepare your references Is a landlord or property manager considering your application? One of the final steps in their decision will be checking your references. When adding your references to your application ensure that all the relevant information is correct and up to date. It is always best to inform your reference a head...

Posted on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 in Top Tips
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