Search data on realestate.com.au shows that Australians are as pool-obsessed as ever. The word pool featured in more than seven million searches on the site in the past year alone. But before you break out the shovel and start digging, it pays to know what you’re getting yourself into. You might think that pools automatically…
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Are you amongst the many people that complain they don’t have enough storage in their home? Some people’s homes were not built with adequate storage options in the first place while those with growing families have simply accumulated a lot of ‘stuff’. If your goal is to live a less cluttered life, here are five…
If your current space is looking a bit dated, your mind might wander to a full-blown renovation to spruce things up. Alas, there a few solutions that don’t involve knocking down walls and replacing flooring. These projects are quick, easy and will have your home looking refreshed in no time. Best of all, if you…
Labor has proposed, if elected to scrap stamp duty for first homebuyers paying up to $800,000. This is great news for first homebuyers, giving them a better chance of entering the market and saving tens of thousands of dollars off the cost of their home purchase. Under the proposed new scheme it would see future…
Moving can be one of life’s most stressful events – but a well-considered approach will be your secret weapon to tackling the overwhelming job at hand. It’s all about some careful planning and focusing on reducing what you take with you to lighten the load. Leave behind what you don’t want (or need) and give…
If you’re renovating before you sell, return on investment is likely to be top of mind. Where can you get the most bang for your buck? The REA Property Seeker Survey (December 2020) found 84% of sellers undertook some kind of renovation before they sold. On top of that, two in three felt that the…
1. Remove the clutterAs you are probably aware, I am known as the decluttering and organising guy. So, my first tip should come as little surprise. Decluttering is the number one thing you should do before selling, with studies showing a cluttered, disorganised home can decrease its sale price by as much as 10%. If…
Your outdoor entertaining space will be a place where memories are made especially in summer, so nail the design now to keep the good vibes rolling. Need help designing an idyllic outdoor entertaining area? Consider how you want to interact with the space. Then comes the fun part. From picking quality outdoor kitchen products to…
When it comes time to design your kitchen, the recipe is simple. It needs to present beautifully but taste equally as amazing. The presentation of the kitchen is always the most exciting part but so often we forget about the taste (aka what is inside those cupboards) and that is the vital ingredient to create…
We know you’ve probably already heard this 1,000 times but… if you didn’t get the memo, spring is in the air and it’s time to freshen up. 1. Clear the clutterPurchase an additional laundry basket and make a day and time every week where you clear the clutter from desk tops, bench tops, entrance ways…